SP Director of Forensic Services

A Master's Degree in a Natural or Physical Science, Administration (e.g., Public Administration, Business Administration or Criminal Justice) or Computer Science and ten years of progressively responsible experience as a forensic analyst/scientist, including at least seven years supervisory forensic laboratory management experience,

OR

A Ph.D. in a Natural Science, Forensic Science, Medical Technology, or Pharmacy and eight years of progressively responsible experience as a forensic analyst/scientist, including at least seven years of supervisory forensic laboratory management experience,

AND

Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation to be an employee of the New York State Police, meet applicable residency requirements, and comply with the New York State Ethics Law and the Rules and Regulations of the Superintendent of State Police with regards to outside employment.

Preference will be given to individuals who meet the following qualifications:

Advanced work to the level of a doctoral degree.

Trained as an ANAB, A2LA or ISO forensic laboratory Inspector.

Previous supervisory experience in a full-service ANAB or A2LA New York State accredited forensic laboratory facility.

Responsible for the oversight and management of all aspects of the New York State Police Crime Laboratory System.

Responsible for liaison to the NY Department of Criminal Justice Services, the NY Commission on Forensic Science and the DNA Subcommittee.

Responsible for the overall liaison functions of the Laboratory System with district attorneys, courts, police agencies and other government agencies involved in forensic and criminal justice services.

Responsible for maintaining contact with other laboratories in the State of New York to ensure application of best practices, continuity of efforts and help eliminate duplication in analyses of evidence.

Responsible for administrative oversight of all Troop Forensic Identification Units regarding training, equipment, case review, technical procedures, safety and health, professional development, inspection and proficiency testing.

Responsible for maintaining contact with other forensic laboratories in the United States and internationally, to obtain, implement and continuously improve and apply the best forensic technology, procedures and practices in the NYSP Crime Laboratory System.

Responsible for oversight of research, evaluation, acquisition, validation and implementation of new forensic technology.

Responsible for oversight of the Statewide Automated Fingerprint Identification System (SAFIS) site, assigned to the State Police.

Responsible for oversight of the National DNA Index System (NDIS), assigned to the State Police.

In conjunction with the Assistant Director and other laboratory supervisory personnel, ensures the integrity and quality of forensic analyses and reports.

Oversee the preparation of all communication regarding laboratory business and correspondence.

Ensure that the management, operations, personnel procedures, equipment, physical plant and health and safety procedures of the NYSP Crime Laboratory System have met, and will continue to meet, the established standards set forth by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).

Responsible for evaluation and implementation of applicable forensic standards, including the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for DNA Casework and Databank, and the Organization of Scientific Area Committee (OSAC) for Forensic Science Registry Standards.

Monitor grants, including ensuring that appropriate grant funded opportunities are solicited and obtained. Ensures that the terms and conditions of grants are met.

Maintain liaison to and participation in forensic science organizations to formally represent the New York State Police Crime Laboratory System.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Extensive knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of forensic science; in collecting, examining, and analyzing evidence; quality assurance and quality control; laboratory accreditation; and in the prosecution of criminal cases.

Extensive knowledge of federal, state and municipal laws, regulations, and procedures as applied to forensic science work and criminal investigations.

Knowledge of governmental finance and management accounting.

Experience in testifying in court as an expert witness.

Resumes will be evaluated to determine whether candidates will proceed to the interview phase of the process.

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