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September 17, 2024
City of Phoenix
Phoenix
FULL TIME
DNA Forensic Scientist III - Phoenix Crime Lab (Underfill Opportunity) Invitation Only
Job ID
55678
Location
Public Safety
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Are you ready to make a difference in your community and Rise to Serve? Join us in making a positive impact to ensure safety, uphold justice, and become a proud member of the Phoenix Police Department family! The mission of the Phoenix Police Department is to build and foster strong relationships with the community through outreach and engagement while adhering to the highest standards and traditions of the Phoenix Police Department.
The Phoenix Police Department Crime Lab seeks a skilled DNA Forensic Scientist III to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting DNA analyses on various types of evidence and providing expert testimony in legal proceedings. The DNA Forensic Scientist III will play a crucial role in assisting law enforcement agencies with criminal investigations and ensuring the integrity of the forensic analysis process.
Forensic Scientists apply the physical sciences to the investigation of crimes by performing advanced laboratory analyses on physical evidence collected from crime scenes. This is a journey-level class in the Forensic Scientist Series. Applicants are expected to be competent in forensic DNA interpretation and analysis at an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, processing evidence including blood, body fluids, hair, and other biological material. The candidate must meet the educational requirements for a DNA analyst per the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories, 5.4.1 ( https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/quality-assurance-standards-for-forensic-dna-testing-laboratories.pdf/view ).
Specific responsibilities may include, are not limited to:
Underfill Opportunity as Forensic Scientist I or II.
Click on the link below to learn more about the Phoenix Crime Lab:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg9TR5i3Ys M
The Phoenix Police Department Crime Lab seeks a skilled DNA Forensic Scientist III to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting DNA analyses on various types of evidence and providing expert testimony in legal proceedings. The DNA Forensic Scientist III will play a crucial role in assisting law enforcement agencies with criminal investigations and ensuring the integrity of the forensic analysis process.
Forensic Scientists apply the physical sciences to the investigation of crimes by performing advanced laboratory analyses on physical evidence collected from crime scenes. This is a journey-level class in the Forensic Scientist Series. Applicants are expected to be competent in forensic DNA interpretation and analysis at an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, processing evidence including blood, body fluids, hair, and other biological material. The candidate must meet the educational requirements for a DNA analyst per the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories, 5.4.1 ( https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/quality-assurance-standards-for-forensic-dna-testing-laboratories.pdf/view ).
Specific responsibilities may include, are not limited to:
- DNA analysis of biological evidence.
- Providing written scientific reports and oral testimony as an expert witness in court.
- Interpreting, comparing, and drawing conclusions from DNA data.
- Reviewing DNA data from vendor laboratories to ensure the data is supported by the conclusions.
- Determining CODIS eligibility for forensic samples and known standards.
- Knowledge of principles, methods, equipment, and current techniques utilized in a forensic DNA laboratory.
- Ensuring compliance with safety rules and regulations.
- Conducting technical and administrative reviews of scientific reports.
- Attaining and maintaining proficiency in accordance with laboratory accreditation requirements and FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories.
Underfill Opportunity as Forensic Scientist I or II.
Click on the link below to learn more about the Phoenix Crime Lab:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg9TR5i3Ys M
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Ability to thrive in high-pressure environment.
- Familiarity with CODIS and CODIS eligibility requirements.
- Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to new circumstances.
- Proficient in planning, organizing, and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Capable of working autonomously with little supervision while also being a collaborative team player.
- Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, equipment, and current techniques used in Forensic DNA analysis.
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills including teamwork, leadership, conflict management, active listening, empathy, and the ability to motivate others.
SALARY
Forensic Scientist I:
Pay Range: $26.18 to $38.68 per hour.
Hiring Range: $26.18 to $31.82 per hour.
Forensic Scientist II:
Pay Range: $28.86 to $42.64 per hour.
Hiring Range: $28.86 to $35.08 per hour.
Forensic Scientist III:
Pay Range: $33.41 to $49.36 per hour.
Hiring Range: $33.41 to $44.77 per hour.
Pay Range Explanation:
Pay Range: $26.18 to $38.68 per hour.
Hiring Range: $26.18 to $31.82 per hour.
Forensic Scientist II:
Pay Range: $28.86 to $42.64 per hour.
Hiring Range: $28.86 to $35.08 per hour.
Forensic Scientist III:
Pay Range: $33.41 to $49.36 per hour.
Hiring Range: $33.41 to $44.77 per hour.
Pay Range Explanation:
- Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
- Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
BENEFITS
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,
For more details, visit: Unit 003 Benefits
Forensic Scientist II and III:
For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,
- for more details: Pension Information
- 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
- Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
- Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
- Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
- Dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Employer paid long-term disability
- Free Bus/light rail pass
- Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
- Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
- Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
For more details, visit: Unit 003 Benefits
Forensic Scientist II and III:
For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Forensic Scientist I Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in natural science, criminalistics, or a closely related field.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
- The City job description can be found here.
- Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, forensic science, or a closely related field (must include a minimum of 24 credit hours in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) related coursework) from an accredited college or university.
- Completion of the minimum two-year formal training program or equivalent (2 years minimum) and demonstrated competence and authorization, per accreditation requirements and/or national standards.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
- The City job description can be found here.
- Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, forensic science, or a closely related field (must include a minimum of 24 credit hours in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) related coursework) from an accredited college or university.
- Completion of 2 years of experience at the Forensic Scientist II level, or equivalent (4 years experience minimum), and has demonstrated competence, per accreditation requirements and/or national standards in assigned specialized forensic discipline(s)
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
- The City job description can be found here.
- Upon request, documentation such as unofficial transcripts must be provided.
- FORENSIC DNA SPECIALTY REQUIRES min of 9 credit hours college coursework in biochem, genetics, and molecular biology. Statistics & population genetics required. Extensive casework in lab analysis/interpretation of biological specimens for DNA analysis.
- Positions in the Police Department must meet the background standards that are appropriate to non-sworn positions. The general factors for disqualification are listed here.
- Some positions require personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions,
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
- Working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holiday, and evenings may be required.
- The examination of forensic evidence for the presence of biological materials including blood, semen, saliva, cells, urine, and fecal material.
- DNA analysis involves extracting, quantifying, analyzing, and interpreting forensic DNA samples isolated from the materials listed above.
- Leadership and training.
- Quality Assurance Standards audit.
- Completion of ANAB assessor training or ANAB assessor.
- Performing laboratory analyses in Forensic DNA analysis.
RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes September 19, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
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REFERENCE
Forensic Scientist III, JC:62930, ID# 55678, 09/16/2024, USM, MMN, Benefits:003/007
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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
#Do Work That Makes Phoenix Work
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
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