{"code":"01131","codeVariants":["01131","1131"],"title":"CHIEF FORENSIC CHEMIST","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"L","class_of_service":"C","work_week":null,"state_class_code":null,"local_class_code":"32","salary_range":null,"note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>CHIEF FORENSIC CHEMIST</b>\n\n<b>DEFINITION:</b>\n\nUnder direction, directs the operations, research, activities and staff in a forensic chemistry \nlaboratory; ensures the proper and timely completion of all laboratory examinations and \nanalysis; performs other related duties as required.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular \nposition using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, \nall duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\nSupervises and administers the staff and technical analytical operations in a forensic \nchemistry laboratory.\n\nSupervises the receipt, storage and preservation of various laboratory specimens, evidence, \ntests and examinations.\n\nDetermines analytical requirements in routing procedures for physical, optical, chemical, \ntoxicological and serological examinations.\n\nPlans, directs and coordinates the preparation of exhibits to be used in court proceedings \nand appears as an expert witness in court.\n\nPrepares and presents lectures, seminars and instruction courses to law enforcement \nagencies and other groups.\n\nRecommends and directs the installation of laboratory practices and procedures.\n\nOversees designated research tasks and participates in research relative to the forensic \nsciences.\n\nEnsures the safety, order and cleanliness of laboratory areas.\n\nOversees the installation and implementation of new laboratory equipment.\n\nResponsible for the safe keeping of laboratory equipment, materials and supplies and\nsees that they are properly used and cared for.\n\nPrepares informative reports of examinations, tests and analyses containing findings and \nconclusions.\n\nPrepares budget requests for laboratory personnel, equipment, materials and supplies.\n\nSupervises the preparation and maintenance of essential records and files.\n\nDetermines the need for court testimony in necessary cases.\n\nSupervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for \neffectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of \nemployees.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording \nand information systems used by the agency, office or related units.\n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS:\n\nEDUCATION:</b>\n\nGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry \nor in one of the physical sciences which shall have included a minimum of twenty-four (24) \nsemester hours in chemistry.\n\n<b>EXPERIENCE:</b>\n\nSix (6) years of experience in an analytic crime or forensic chemistry laboratory conducting \nvarious tests, examinations and analyses; two (2) years of which must have been in a \nsupervisory capacity over professional staff.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Candidates who meet the above Bachelor's requirement may substitute a Master's \nin Forensic Science for one (1) year of nonsupervisory experience as depicted above.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> A Master's degree in Chemistry may be substituted for the above education \nrequirement and one (1) year of nonsupervisory experience.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> A Doctorate degree in Chemistry or related physical science may be substituted \nfor three (3) years of non-supervisory experience.\n\n<b>LICENSE:</b>\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the \noperation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential \nduties of the position.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:</b>\n\nKnowledge of the principles, techniques, equipment and functions of forensic chemistry.\n\nKnowledge of the care and routine maintenance of standard laboratory equipment.\n\nKnowledge of chemical laboratory procedures, techniques, equipment, media, reagents \nand supplies used to conduct chemical and related microscopic tests, reports, examinations \nand analyses.\n\nKnowledge of laboratory safety practices, procedures and hazards.\n\nKnowledge of supervisory methods and techniques. \n\nKnowledge of the preparation and content of laboratory reports concerning tests, \nexaminations and analyses.\n\nKnowledge of current research, developments and trends in the field of forensic science.\n\nAbility to direct laboratory operations, research, activities and staff.\n\nAbility to plan, schedule and assign work to employees.\n\nAbility to review results of tests, examinations and analyses made by laboratory staff.\n\nAbility to establish cooperative working relationships with technical personnel and law \nenforcement officials.\n\nAbility to prepare and supervise the preparation of laboratory correspondence and \ninformative reports of chemical, microchemical and other laboratory examinations, \ntests and analyses containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.\n\nAbility to collect and organize data for use in court proceedings.\n\nAbility to act as an expert witness in court proceedings.\n\nAbility to supervise the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility \nfor effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of \nemployees.\n\nAbility to supervise the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information \nsystems used by the agency, office or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform \nthe duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as \nacceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential \nfunctions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation \ncannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons \nmay not be eligible.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>01131LC N/A32-<br />This job specification is for <b>local</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 9/28/2020","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under direction, directs the operations, research, activities and staff in a forensic chemistry \nlaboratory; ensures the proper and timely completion of all laboratory examinations and \nanalysis; performs other related duties as required.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular \nposition using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, \nall duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\nCandidates who meet the above Bachelor's requirement may substitute a Master's \nin Forensic Science for one (1) year of nonsupervisory experience as depicted above.\n\nA Master's degree in Chemistry may be substituted for the above education \nrequirement and one (1) year of nonsupervisory experience.\n\nA Doctorate degree in Chemistry or related physical science may be substituted \nfor three (3) years of non-supervisory experience.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Supervises and administers the staff and technical analytical operations in a forensic \nchemistry laboratory.\n\nSupervises the receipt, storage and preservation of various laboratory specimens, evidence, \ntests and examinations.\n\nDetermines analytical requirements in routing procedures for physical, optical, chemical, \ntoxicological and serological examinations.\n\nPlans, directs and coordinates the preparation of exhibits to be used in court proceedings \nand appears as an expert witness in court.\n\nPrepares and presents lectures, seminars and instruction courses to law enforcement \nagencies and other groups.\n\nRecommends and directs the installation of laboratory practices and procedures.\n\nOversees designated research tasks and participates in research relative to the forensic \nsciences.\n\nEnsures the safety, order and cleanliness of laboratory areas.\n\nOversees the installation and implementation of new laboratory equipment.\n\nResponsible for the safe keeping of laboratory equipment, materials and supplies and\nsees that they are properly used and cared for.\n\nPrepares informative reports of examinations, tests and analyses containing findings and \nconclusions.\n\nPrepares budget requests for laboratory personnel, equipment, materials and supplies.\n\nSupervises the preparation and maintenance of essential records and files.\n\nDetermines the need for court testimony in necessary cases.\n\nSupervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for \neffectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of \nemployees.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording \nand information systems used by the agency, office or related units.","EDUCATION":"Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry \nor in one of the physical sciences which shall have included a minimum of twenty-four (24) \nsemester hours in chemistry.","EXPERIENCE":"Six (6) years of experience in an analytic crime or forensic chemistry laboratory conducting \nvarious tests, examinations and analyses; two (2) years of which must have been in a \nsupervisory capacity over professional staff.","LICENSE":"Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the \noperation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential \nduties of the position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of the principles, techniques, equipment and functions of forensic chemistry.\n\nKnowledge of the care and routine maintenance of standard laboratory equipment.\n\nKnowledge of chemical laboratory procedures, techniques, equipment, media, reagents \nand supplies used to conduct chemical and related microscopic tests, reports, examinations \nand analyses.\n\nKnowledge of laboratory safety practices, procedures and hazards.\n\nKnowledge of supervisory methods and techniques. \n\nKnowledge of the preparation and content of laboratory reports concerning tests, \nexaminations and analyses.\n\nKnowledge of current research, developments and trends in the field of forensic science.\n\nAbility to direct laboratory operations, research, activities and staff.\n\nAbility to plan, schedule and assign work to employees.\n\nAbility to review results of tests, examinations and analyses made by laboratory staff.\n\nAbility to establish cooperative working relationships with technical personnel and law \nenforcement officials.\n\nAbility to prepare and supervise the preparation of laboratory correspondence and \ninformative reports of chemical, microchemical and other laboratory examinations, \ntests and analyses containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.\n\nAbility to collect and organize data for use in court proceedings.\n\nAbility to act as an expert witness in court proceedings.\n\nAbility to supervise the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility \nfor effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of \nemployees.\n\nAbility to supervise the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information \nsystems used by the agency, office or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform \nthe duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as \nacceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential \nfunctions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation \ncannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons \nmay not be eligible."},"searchable_text":"CHIEF FORENSIC CHEMIST DEFINITION: Under direction, directs the operations, research, activities and staff in a forensic chemistry laboratory; ensures the proper and timely completion of all laboratory examinations and analysis; performs other related duties as required. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Supervises and administers the staff and technical analytical operations in a forensic chemistry laboratory. Supervises the receipt, storage and preservation of various laboratory specimens, evidence, tests and examinations. Determines analytical requirements in routing procedures for physical, optical, chemical, toxicological and serological examinations. Plans, directs and coordinates the preparation of exhibits to be used in court proceedings and appears as an expert witness in court. Prepares and presents lectures, seminars and instruction courses to law enforcement agencies and other groups. Recommends and directs the installation of laboratory practices and procedures. Oversees designated research tasks and participates in research relative to the forensic sciences. Ensures the safety, order and cleanliness of laboratory areas. Oversees the installation and implementation of new laboratory equipment. Responsible for the safe keeping of laboratory equipment, materials and supplies and sees that they are properly used and cared for. Prepares informative reports of examinations, tests and analyses containing findings and conclusions. Prepares budget requests for laboratory personnel, equipment, materials and supplies. Supervises the preparation and maintenance of essential records and files. Determines the need for court testimony in necessary cases. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or in one of the physical sciences which shall have included a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hours in chemistry. EXPERIENCE: Six (6) years of experience in an analytic crime or forensic chemistry laboratory conducting various tests, examinations and analyses; two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity over professional staff. NOTE: Candidates who meet the above Bachelor's requirement may substitute a Master's in Forensic Science for one (1) year of nonsupervisory experience as depicted above. NOTE: A Master's degree in Chemistry may be substituted for the above education requirement and one (1) year of nonsupervisory experience. NOTE: A Doctorate degree in Chemistry or related physical science may be substituted for three (3) years of non-supervisory experience. LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles, techniques, equipment and functions of forensic chemistry. Knowledge of the care and routine maintenance of standard laboratory equipment. Knowledge of chemical laboratory procedures, techniques, equipment, media, reagents and supplies used to conduct chemical and related microscopic tests, reports, examinations and analyses. Knowledge of laboratory safety practices, procedures and hazards. Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques. Knowledge of the preparation and content of laboratory reports concerning tests, examinations and analyses. Knowledge of current research, developments and trends in the field of forensic science. Ability to direct laboratory operations, research, activities and staff. Ability to plan, schedule and assign work to employees. Ability to review results of tests, examinations and analyses made by laboratory staff. Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with technical personnel and law enforcement officials. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of laboratory correspondence and informative reports of chemical, microchemical and other laboratory examinations, tests and analyses containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Ability to collect and organize data for use in court proceedings. Ability to act as an expert witness in court proceedings. Ability to supervise the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01131 L C N/A 32 - This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 9/28/2020","snippet":"CHIEF FORENSIC CHEMIST DEFINITION: Under direction, directs the operations, research, activities and staff in a forensic chemistry laboratory; ensures the proper and timely completion of all laborator...","salary_meta":null,"education_level":"bachelor","experience_years":6,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"2020-09-28","erg_prefix":null,"erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":null,"erg_name":null,"erg_union":null,"familyId":"chief","familyName":"CHIEF","level":null,"specialization":"FORENSIC CHEMIST","prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}