{"code":"01595","codeVariants":["01595","1595"],"title":"CHIEF FORENSIC SCIENTIST DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"C","class_of_service":"C","work_week":"NL","state_class_code":"35","local_class_code":"35","salary_range":"M35","note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>CHIEF FORENSIC SCIENTIST DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY</b>\n\n<b>DEFINITION:</b>\n\nUnder the general direction of the Division Forensic Laboratory Director \nin the Department of Law and Public Safety, coordinates the oversight \nresponsibilities for the operations and components of the State Forensic \nLaboratories for the testing, evaluation and analysis of forensic evidence, \nor in an ASCLD accredited county forensic laboratory, plans, organizes \nand directs program activities and staff; does other related administrative \nduties as required.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only.\nA particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this \njob specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be \nlisted.\n \n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\nFor positions assigned to State government:\n\nFunctions as the Director of the Forensic Science Bureau in the \nabsence of the Division Forensic Laboratory Director and has the \ncharge of programs and scientific personnel.\n\nOversees and coordinates the supervision of the technical programs \nof the State Forensic Science Laboratories, components and the \nEquine Testing Program.\n\nDirects special programs for substance abuse testing administered \nby the department.\n\nDirects the management objectives of the various laboratories and \ndevelops appropriate assignments and training assessment needs \nfor the laboratory personnel responsible for conducting the analysis \nof evidence, materials and substances.\n\nDevelops the analytical requirements for non-routine and special \nanalytical procedures necessary for physical, optical, chemical, \ntoxicological, biochemical and DNA examinations, including \nphotography, infrared and ultraviolet studies.\n\nOversees the review and development of specialized and unique \nexaminations to determine the visible studies necessary to establish \nthe facts essential to the preparation of a complete case study.\n\nDisplays the services and programs of the laboratories and \ncomponents comprising the Forensic Science Bureau and the \nSpecial and Technical Services Section to legal and law enforcement\nprofessionals and lay officials; utilizing laboratory resources to interpret \ntest results.\n\nManages grant proposals for the laboratories and components of the \nForensic Science Bureau.\n\nCertifies the accuracy of the simulator solutions used to calibrate the \nBreath Testing Instruments for the State of New Jersey.\n\nProvides advice to the State Department Agency Heads, court officials \nand police agency representatives in scientific matters dealing with breath \ntesting issues.\n\nWhen required, prepares the annual state budget requests to obtain \npersonnel, instrumentation, equipment, materials and supplies for the \nState Police Forensic Bureau.\n\nFor positions assigned to local government:\n\nFunctions as the director of an ASCLD accredited county forensic \nlaboratory and has charge of the programs and personnel.\n\nDirects the management objectives of the laboratory and develops \nappropriate assignments and training needs for the personnel responsible \nfor conducting the analysis of evidence, materials and substances.\n\nActs through the laboratory DNA Technical Leader, Quality Assurance \nManager, Chemical Hygiene Officer and other supervisory staff to ensure \ncompliance with forensic accreditation standards [American Society of \nCrime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) \nor ISO-ASCLD and the FBI's Quality Assurance Standards]. \n\nCo-authors and approves laboratory policies and procedures that support \nrelevant forensic examinations. \n\nReviews DNA analysis requests with assistant prosecutors and \ninvestigators for submission of evidence to the laboratory.\n\nActs as a liaison with the NJ State CODIS Compliance Unit to provide \ninformation related to investigative case statuses for county CODIS hits. \n\nProvides guidance to law enforcement and legal personnel on matters \npertinent to laboratory testing.\n\nCommunicates the services and programs offered by the laboratory \nwith appropriate legal and law enforcement professional and public \npolicy officials.\n\nOversees changes to the laboratory evidence tracking and chemical\n inventory software.\n\nSeeks new funding sources and manages grant awards for the \nlaboratory.\n\nPrepares laboratory capital budget requests for instrumentation \nand equipment.\n\nDuties common to both State and local government positions:\n\nDirects and evaluates the supervision of widely varied chemical, \ninstrumental and physical analysis of evidentiary substances, including \nchemical, toxicological, serological and other tests, and supplemented by \nsuch spectrographic, microscopic, x-ray, ultraviolet, infrared, ionization \nand other instrumental examinations as may be required.\n\nDevelops safety guidelines for laboratory personnel, monitors safety \npractices including air quality and toxic waste disposal in the laboratory\nwork area according to the requirements of the OSHA/PEOSHA \nLaboratory Standard 1910.1450 and its many subsections and related \nstandards.\n\nManages the work operations and functional programs of the Forensic \nScience Bureau and has the responsibility for effectively recommending \nthe hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, retaining, training and/or disciplining \nof employees.\n\nGives lectures and training seminars.\n\nHolds conferences and discussions with laboratory personnel \nconcerning laboratory examinations, court testimony techniques and \ncase law applications and recent court decisions.\n\nDirects the supervision of quality assurance programs designed to \nmaintain the proficiency of analytical tests applied to the examination \nof forensic evidence.\n\nDirects the supervision and ensures compliance with the American Society \nof Crime Laboratory Directors' Specifications Accreditation requirements \nand standards.\n\nInitiates and directs research projects into improved or new analytical \ntechniques and procedures which show promise for application into areas \nof forensic sciences field.\n\nOrganizes and supervises scientific research programs to improve the \ntesting and procedures used in the examination of forensic evidence.\n\nDevelops procedures for the security and control of evidence.\n\nDirects and oversees the care, maintenance and distribution of the various \nlaboratories instrumentation, equipment, materials and supplies; quantifies \nand certifies they are in proper working order.\n\nOversees the review of forensic evidence necessary for court testimony.\n\nProvides fair and impartial testimony and acts as an expert witness in court \nunder oath.\n\nDirects the preparation of correspondence and memoranda.\n\nSupervises the preparation of scientifically sound, technically accurate, \ninformative reports of examinations, tests and analyses containing findings, \nconclusions and recommendations.\n\nSupervises the maintenance of records and files.\n\nWill be required to be able to properly instruct and oversee others on the \nuse of various types of electronic and/or manual recordings and computer \ninformation systems and software applications utilized by the agency, \noffice or related units.\n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS:</b>\n\n<b>EDUCATION:</b>\n\nGraduation from an accredited college, or university with a Master's \ndegree in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Chemistry or \nrelated physical science areas of study of which a minimum of \nthirty-six (36) semester credit hours shall have been in Chemistry \nand /or Bio-Chemistry and may substitute up to twelve (12) semester \ncredit hours in Genetics and/or Molecular Biology in a graduate and/or \nundergraduate accredited programs(s).\n\n<b>EXPERIENCE:</b>\n\nSix (6) years of experience in training professional and technical \npersonnel engaged in performing complex chemical testing analyses \nand applying analytical procedures in a laboratory environment on \nvarious types of substances, materials, specimens, bio-hazards, \norganic and inorganic compounds and other matter conducted in a \nmodern scientific, pharmaceutical, medical, forensic chemistry or \nDNA testing laboratory; three (3) years of which shall have been in \na supervisory capacity overseeing multi- discipline responsibilities.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Candidates that possess a Doctorate degree in Forensic \nScience, Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Chemistry or related physical science \nareas of study, supplemented with a minimum of thirty-six (36) semester \ncredit hours in graduate or undergraduate courses in biology, genetics, \nmolecular biology, bio-chemistry, organic chemistry or analytical chemistry \nmay substitute said degree for the two (2) years of the above denoted \nnon-supervisory experience.\n\n<b>SPECIAL NOTE:</b> Appointees will be required to possess various \ncertifications to perform Forensic DNA testing and analysis issued by \nthe standards established by the Federal DNA Advisory Board, Scientific \nWorking Group on DNA Analysis and Methods and the American Society \nof Crime Laboratory Directors for specifications and accreditation for \nvarious scientific sub-disciplines relevant to such testing procedures, \npractices and analysis to be considered as admissible in courts of law \nand other formal proceedings.\n\n<b>LICENSE:</b>\n\nAppointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the \nState of New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than \nemployee mobility is necessary to perform the essential duties of \nthe position.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:</b>\n\nKnowledge of the methods and techniques used to conduct specific \ntests and analyses in a forensic science laboratory.\n\nKnowledge of the techniques and procedures used to conduct \nand interpret chemical tests, examinations, physical, biological, \ntoxicological and serological, and analyses of varied types of \nmaterials and specimens submitted by police agencies to the \nlaboratory and in the field.\n\nKnowledge of analytical instrumentation used in forensic science.\n\nKnowledge of forensic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, \nand of the instrumentation, equipment, materials, supplies and \nprocedures used in chemical, micro-chemical, serological, biochemical, \nDNA and toxicological examinations on varied types of evidentiary \nspecimens.\n\nKnowledge of chemical laboratory procedures.\n\nKnowledge of the hazards encountered in handling evidence and \nof the appropriate health and safety precautions.\n\nKnowledge of managerial practices and techniques.\n\nKnowledge of the procedures involved in legal and other formal \nproceedings.\n\nKnowledge of the principles, techniques, equipment and functions \nof forensic chemistry and their applications to specific testing and \nrelated situations.\n\nKnowledge of the precautions taken to record and interpret the \nresults of chemical and physical tests and analyses.\n\nKnowledge of unusual factors affecting interpretation of scientific \ndata including condition of evidence, environment of crime scene, \nsample substrate and interfering substances.\n\nAbility to organize technical and administrative work, develop forensic \nlaboratory work programs, procedures and standards, and direct \nchemical and other laboratory tests, examinations and analyses of \nthe Technical Services Section.\n\nAbility to develop the analytic requirements for routing cases and \nto identify the need for special examination procedures.\n\nAbility to operate an emission spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, \nultraviolet and infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectrometry, high \nperformance liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, \nscanning electron microscopy, polarizing light microscopy and gas \nchromatography, as applied to forensic science.\n\nAbility to oversee the gathering and compilation of data used in \ncourt proceedings.\n\nIn State service, ability to assign, direct and supervise the activities \nof staff in the various forensic science laboratories and components.\n\nAbility to keep current literature, developments and trends of thought \nin the field of Forensic Sciences.\n\nAbility to establish cooperative working relationships with other \nprofessionals and lay officers.\n\nAbility to review the results of laboratory examinations and tests \nof staff.\n\nAbility to direct the establishment and maintenance of essential \nlaboratory records, reports, analyses and files and maintain the \nchain of custody standards on all submitted evidence.\n\nAbility to confer with prosecutors and police officers.\n\nAbility to organize and supervise scientific research programs.\n\nAbility to prepare correspondence.\n\nAbility to present testimony and act as an expert witness in court.\n\nAbility to speak and represent the agency before legislative forums, \nbudget hearings and other scientific and non-scientific forums and \nconferences.\n\nAbility to prepare and direct the preparation of clear, scientifically \nsound, technically accurate reports of examinations, tests and \nanalyses containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.\n\nAbility to instruct others on the use of various types of electronic \nand/or manual recordings and computer information systems and \nsoftware applications used by the agency, office or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English \nsufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign \nLanguage or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of \ncommunication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they \ncan perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable \naccommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it \nwould cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be \neligible.\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>01595CCNL3535M35-<br />This job specification is for <b>state</b> and <b>local</b> government use.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 4/4/2015","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under the general direction of the Division Forensic Laboratory Director \nin the Department of Law and Public Safety, coordinates the oversight \nresponsibilities for the operations and components of the State Forensic \nLaboratories for the testing, evaluation and analysis of forensic evidence, \nor in an ASCLD accredited county forensic laboratory, plans, organizes \nand directs program activities and staff; does other related administrative \nduties as required.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only.\nA particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this \njob specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be \nlisted.\n\nCandidates that possess a Doctorate degree in Forensic \nScience, Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Chemistry or related physical science \nareas of study, supplemented with a minimum of thirty-six (36) semester \ncredit hours in graduate or undergraduate courses in biology, genetics, \nmolecular biology, bio-chemistry, organic chemistry or analytical chemistry \nmay substitute said degree for the two (2) years of the above denoted \nnon-supervisory experience.\n\n<b>SPECIAL NOTE:</b> Appointees will be required to possess various \ncertifications to perform Forensic DNA testing and analysis issued by \nthe standards established by the Federal DNA Advisory Board, Scientific \nWorking Group on DNA Analysis and Methods and the American Society \nof Crime Laboratory Directors for specifications and accreditation for \nvarious scientific sub-disciplines relevant to such testing procedures, \npractices and analysis to be considered as admissible in courts of law \nand other formal proceedings.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"For positions assigned to State government:\n\nFunctions as the Director of the Forensic Science Bureau in the \nabsence of the Division Forensic Laboratory Director and has the \ncharge of programs and scientific personnel.\n\nOversees and coordinates the supervision of the technical programs \nof the State Forensic Science Laboratories, components and the \nEquine Testing Program.\n\nDirects special programs for substance abuse testing administered \nby the department.\n\nDirects the management objectives of the various laboratories and \ndevelops appropriate assignments and training assessment needs \nfor the laboratory personnel responsible for conducting the analysis \nof evidence, materials and substances.\n\nDevelops the analytical requirements for non-routine and special \nanalytical procedures necessary for physical, optical, chemical, \ntoxicological, biochemical and DNA examinations, including \nphotography, infrared and ultraviolet studies.\n\nOversees the review and development of specialized and unique \nexaminations to determine the visible studies necessary to establish \nthe facts essential to the preparation of a complete case study.\n\nDisplays the services and programs of the laboratories and \ncomponents comprising the Forensic Science Bureau and the \nSpecial and Technical Services Section to legal and law enforcement\nprofessionals and lay officials; utilizing laboratory resources to interpret \ntest results.\n\nManages grant proposals for the laboratories and components of the \nForensic Science Bureau.\n\nCertifies the accuracy of the simulator solutions used to calibrate the \nBreath Testing Instruments for the State of New Jersey.\n\nProvides advice to the State Department Agency Heads, court officials \nand police agency representatives in scientific matters dealing with breath \ntesting issues.\n\nWhen required, prepares the annual state budget requests to obtain \npersonnel, instrumentation, equipment, materials and supplies for the \nState Police Forensic Bureau.\n\nFor positions assigned to local government:\n\nFunctions as the director of an ASCLD accredited county forensic \nlaboratory and has charge of the programs and personnel.\n\nDirects the management objectives of the laboratory and develops \nappropriate assignments and training needs for the personnel responsible \nfor conducting the analysis of evidence, materials and substances.\n\nActs through the laboratory DNA Technical Leader, Quality Assurance \nManager, Chemical Hygiene Officer and other supervisory staff to ensure \ncompliance with forensic accreditation standards [American Society of \nCrime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) \nor ISO-ASCLD and the FBI's Quality Assurance Standards]. \n\nCo-authors and approves laboratory policies and procedures that support \nrelevant forensic examinations. \n\nReviews DNA analysis requests with assistant prosecutors and \ninvestigators for submission of evidence to the laboratory.\n\nActs as a liaison with the NJ State CODIS Compliance Unit to provide \ninformation related to investigative case statuses for county CODIS hits. \n\nProvides guidance to law enforcement and legal personnel on matters \npertinent to laboratory testing.\n\nCommunicates the services and programs offered by the laboratory \nwith appropriate legal and law enforcement professional and public \npolicy officials.\n\nOversees changes to the laboratory evidence tracking and chemical\n inventory software.\n\nSeeks new funding sources and manages grant awards for the \nlaboratory.\n\nPrepares laboratory capital budget requests for instrumentation \nand equipment.\n\nDuties common to both State and local government positions:\n\nDirects and evaluates the supervision of widely varied chemical, \ninstrumental and physical analysis of evidentiary substances, including \nchemical, toxicological, serological and other tests, and supplemented by \nsuch spectrographic, microscopic, x-ray, ultraviolet, infrared, ionization \nand other instrumental examinations as may be required.\n\nDevelops safety guidelines for laboratory personnel, monitors safety \npractices including air quality and toxic waste disposal in the laboratory\nwork area according to the requirements of the OSHA/PEOSHA \nLaboratory Standard 1910.1450 and its many subsections and related \nstandards.\n\nManages the work operations and functional programs of the Forensic \nScience Bureau and has the responsibility for effectively recommending \nthe hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, retaining, training and/or disciplining \nof employees.\n\nGives lectures and training seminars.\n\nHolds conferences and discussions with laboratory personnel \nconcerning laboratory examinations, court testimony techniques and \ncase law applications and recent court decisions.\n\nDirects the supervision of quality assurance programs designed to \nmaintain the proficiency of analytical tests applied to the examination \nof forensic evidence.\n\nDirects the supervision and ensures compliance with the American Society \nof Crime Laboratory Directors' Specifications Accreditation requirements \nand standards.\n\nInitiates and directs research projects into improved or new analytical \ntechniques and procedures which show promise for application into areas \nof forensic sciences field.\n\nOrganizes and supervises scientific research programs to improve the \ntesting and procedures used in the examination of forensic evidence.\n\nDevelops procedures for the security and control of evidence.\n\nDirects and oversees the care, maintenance and distribution of the various \nlaboratories instrumentation, equipment, materials and supplies; quantifies \nand certifies they are in proper working order.\n\nOversees the review of forensic evidence necessary for court testimony.\n\nProvides fair and impartial testimony and acts as an expert witness in court \nunder oath.\n\nDirects the preparation of correspondence and memoranda.\n\nSupervises the preparation of scientifically sound, technically accurate, \ninformative reports of examinations, tests and analyses containing findings, \nconclusions and recommendations.\n\nSupervises the maintenance of records and files.\n\nWill be required to be able to properly instruct and oversee others on the \nuse of various types of electronic and/or manual recordings and computer \ninformation systems and software applications utilized by the agency, \noffice or related units.","EDUCATION":"Graduation from an accredited college, or university with a Master's \ndegree in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Chemistry or \nrelated physical science areas of study of which a minimum of \nthirty-six (36) semester credit hours shall have been in Chemistry \nand /or Bio-Chemistry and may substitute up to twelve (12) semester \ncredit hours in Genetics and/or Molecular Biology in a graduate and/or \nundergraduate accredited programs(s).","EXPERIENCE":"Six (6) years of experience in training professional and technical \npersonnel engaged in performing complex chemical testing analyses \nand applying analytical procedures in a laboratory environment on \nvarious types of substances, materials, specimens, bio-hazards, \norganic and inorganic compounds and other matter conducted in a \nmodern scientific, pharmaceutical, medical, forensic chemistry or \nDNA testing laboratory; three (3) years of which shall have been in \na supervisory capacity overseeing multi- discipline responsibilities.","LICENSE":"Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the \nState of New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than \nemployee mobility is necessary to perform the essential duties of \nthe position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of the methods and techniques used to conduct specific \ntests and analyses in a forensic science laboratory.\n\nKnowledge of the techniques and procedures used to conduct \nand interpret chemical tests, examinations, physical, biological, \ntoxicological and serological, and analyses of varied types of \nmaterials and specimens submitted by police agencies to the \nlaboratory and in the field.\n\nKnowledge of analytical instrumentation used in forensic science.\n\nKnowledge of forensic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, \nand of the instrumentation, equipment, materials, supplies and \nprocedures used in chemical, micro-chemical, serological, biochemical, \nDNA and toxicological examinations on varied types of evidentiary \nspecimens.\n\nKnowledge of chemical laboratory procedures.\n\nKnowledge of the hazards encountered in handling evidence and \nof the appropriate health and safety precautions.\n\nKnowledge of managerial practices and techniques.\n\nKnowledge of the procedures involved in legal and other formal \nproceedings.\n\nKnowledge of the principles, techniques, equipment and functions \nof forensic chemistry and their applications to specific testing and \nrelated situations.\n\nKnowledge of the precautions taken to record and interpret the \nresults of chemical and physical tests and analyses.\n\nKnowledge of unusual factors affecting interpretation of scientific \ndata including condition of evidence, environment of crime scene, \nsample substrate and interfering substances.\n\nAbility to organize technical and administrative work, develop forensic \nlaboratory work programs, procedures and standards, and direct \nchemical and other laboratory tests, examinations and analyses of \nthe Technical Services Section.\n\nAbility to develop the analytic requirements for routing cases and \nto identify the need for special examination procedures.\n\nAbility to operate an emission spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, \nultraviolet and infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectrometry, high \nperformance liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, \nscanning electron microscopy, polarizing light microscopy and gas \nchromatography, as applied to forensic science.\n\nAbility to oversee the gathering and compilation of data used in \ncourt proceedings.\n\nIn State service, ability to assign, direct and supervise the activities \nof staff in the various forensic science laboratories and components.\n\nAbility to keep current literature, developments and trends of thought \nin the field of Forensic Sciences.\n\nAbility to establish cooperative working relationships with other \nprofessionals and lay officers.\n\nAbility to review the results of laboratory examinations and tests \nof staff.\n\nAbility to direct the establishment and maintenance of essential \nlaboratory records, reports, analyses and files and maintain the \nchain of custody standards on all submitted evidence.\n\nAbility to confer with prosecutors and police officers.\n\nAbility to organize and supervise scientific research programs.\n\nAbility to prepare correspondence.\n\nAbility to present testimony and act as an expert witness in court.\n\nAbility to speak and represent the agency before legislative forums, \nbudget hearings and other scientific and non-scientific forums and \nconferences.\n\nAbility to prepare and direct the preparation of clear, scientifically \nsound, technically accurate reports of examinations, tests and \nanalyses containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.\n\nAbility to instruct others on the use of various types of electronic \nand/or manual recordings and computer information systems and \nsoftware applications used by the agency, office or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English \nsufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign \nLanguage or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of \ncommunication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they \ncan perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable \naccommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it \nwould cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be \neligible."},"searchable_text":"CHIEF FORENSIC SCIENTIST DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY DEFINITION: Under the general direction of the Division Forensic Laboratory Director in the Department of Law and Public Safety, coordinates the oversight responsibilities for the operations and components of the State Forensic Laboratories for the testing, evaluation and analysis of forensic evidence, or in an ASCLD accredited county forensic laboratory, plans, organizes and directs program activities and staff; does other related administrative 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: For positions assigned to State government: Functions as the Director of the Forensic Science Bureau in the absence of the Division Forensic Laboratory Director and has the charge of programs and scientific personnel. Oversees and coordinates the supervision of the technical programs of the State Forensic Science Laboratories, components and the Equine Testing Program. Directs special programs for substance abuse testing administered by the department. Directs the management objectives of the various laboratories and develops appropriate assignments and training assessment needs for the laboratory personnel responsible for conducting the analysis of evidence, materials and substances. Develops the analytical requirements for non-routine and special analytical procedures necessary for physical, optical, chemical, toxicological, biochemical and DNA examinations, including photography, infrared and ultraviolet studies. Oversees the review and development of specialized and unique examinations to determine the visible studies necessary to establish the facts essential to the preparation of a complete case study. Displays the services and programs of the laboratories and components comprising the Forensic Science Bureau and the Special and Technical Services Section to legal and law enforcement professionals and lay officials; utilizing laboratory resources to interpret test results. Manages grant proposals for the laboratories and components of the Forensic Science Bureau. Certifies the accuracy of the simulator solutions used to calibrate the Breath Testing Instruments for the State of New Jersey. Provides advice to the State Department Agency Heads, court officials and police agency representatives in scientific matters dealing with breath testing issues. When required, prepares the annual state budget requests to obtain personnel, instrumentation, equipment, materials and supplies for the State Police Forensic Bureau. For positions assigned to local government: Functions as the director of an ASCLD accredited county forensic laboratory and has charge of the programs and personnel. Directs the management objectives of the laboratory and develops appropriate assignments and training needs for the personnel responsible for conducting the analysis of evidence, materials and substances. Acts through the laboratory DNA Technical Leader, Quality Assurance Manager, Chemical Hygiene Officer and other supervisory staff to ensure compliance with forensic accreditation standards [American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) or ISO-ASCLD and the FBI's Quality Assurance Standards]. Co-authors and approves laboratory policies and procedures that support relevant forensic examinations. Reviews DNA analysis requests with assistant prosecutors and investigators for submission of evidence to the laboratory. Acts as a liaison with the NJ State CODIS Compliance Unit to provide information related to investigative case statuses for county CODIS hits. Provides guidance to law enforcement and legal personnel on matters pertinent to laboratory testing. Communicates the services and programs offered by the laboratory with appropriate legal and law enforcement professional and public policy officials. Oversees changes to the laboratory evidence tracking and chemical inventory software. Seeks new funding sources and manages grant awards for the laboratory. Prepares laboratory capital budget requests for instrumentation and equipment. Duties common to both State and local government positions: Directs and evaluates the supervision of widely varied chemical, instrumental and physical analysis of evidentiary substances, including chemical, toxicological, serological and other tests, and supplemented by such spectrographic, microscopic, x-ray, ultraviolet, infrared, ionization and other instrumental examinations as may be required. Develops safety guidelines for laboratory personnel, monitors safety practices including air quality and toxic waste disposal in the laboratory work area according to the requirements of the OSHA/PEOSHA Laboratory Standard 1910.1450 and its many subsections and related standards. Manages the work operations and functional programs of the Forensic Science Bureau and has the responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, retaining, training and/or disciplining of employees. Gives lectures and training seminars. Holds conferences and discussions with laboratory personnel concerning laboratory examinations, court testimony techniques and case law applications and recent court decisions. Directs the supervision of quality assurance programs designed to maintain the proficiency of analytical tests applied to the examination of forensic evidence. Directs the supervision and ensures compliance with the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors' Specifications Accreditation requirements and standards. Initiates and directs research projects into improved or new analytical techniques and procedures which show promise for application into areas of forensic sciences field. Organizes and supervises scientific research programs to improve the testing and procedures used in the examination of forensic evidence. Develops procedures for the security and control of evidence. Directs and oversees the care, maintenance and distribution of the various laboratories instrumentation, equipment, materials and supplies; quantifies and certifies they are in proper working order. Oversees the review of forensic evidence necessary for court testimony. Provides fair and impartial testimony and acts as an expert witness in court under oath. Directs the preparation of correspondence and memoranda. Supervises the preparation of scientifically sound, technically accurate, informative reports of examinations, tests and analyses containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Supervises the maintenance of records and files. Will be required to be able to properly instruct and oversee others on the use of various types of electronic and/or manual recordings and computer information systems and software applications utilized by the agency, office or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college, or university with a Master's degree in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Chemistry or related physical science areas of study of which a minimum of thirty-six (36) semester credit hours shall have been in Chemistry and /or Bio-Chemistry and may substitute up to twelve (12) semester credit hours in Genetics and/or Molecular Biology in a graduate and/or undergraduate accredited programs(s). EXPERIENCE: Six (6) years of experience in training professional and technical personnel engaged in performing complex chemical testing analyses and applying analytical procedures in a laboratory environment on various types of substances, materials, specimens, bio-hazards, organic and inorganic compounds and other matter conducted in a modern scientific, pharmaceutical, medical, forensic chemistry or DNA testing laboratory; three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity overseeing multi- discipline responsibilities. NOTE: Candidates that possess a Doctorate degree in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Chemistry or related physical science areas of study, supplemented with a minimum of thirty-six (36) semester credit hours in graduate or undergraduate courses in biology, genetics, molecular biology, bio-chemistry, organic chemistry or analytical chemistry may substitute said degree for the two (2) years of the above denoted non-supervisory experience. SPECIAL NOTE: Appointees will be required to possess various certifications to perform Forensic DNA testing and analysis issued by the standards established by the Federal DNA Advisory Board, Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis and Methods and the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors for specifications and accreditation for various scientific sub-disciplines relevant to such testing procedures, practices and analysis to be considered as admissible in courts of law and other formal proceedings. LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the State of New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the methods and techniques used to conduct specific tests and analyses in a forensic science laboratory. Knowledge of the techniques and procedures used to conduct and interpret chemical tests, examinations, physical, biological, toxicological and serological, and analyses of varied types of materials and specimens submitted by police agencies to the laboratory and in the field. Knowledge of analytical instrumentation used in forensic science. Knowledge of forensic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, and of the instrumentation, equipment, materials, supplies and procedures used in chemical, micro-chemical, serological, biochemical, DNA and toxicological examinations on varied types of evidentiary specimens. Knowledge of chemical laboratory procedures. Knowledge of the hazards encountered in handling evidence and of the appropriate health and safety precautions. Knowledge of managerial practices and techniques. Knowledge of the procedures involved in legal and other formal proceedings. Knowledge of the principles, techniques, equipment and functions of forensic chemistry and their applications to specific testing and related situations. Knowledge of the precautions taken to record and interpret the results of chemical and physical tests and analyses. Knowledge of unusual factors affecting interpretation of scientific data including condition of evidence, environment of crime scene, sample substrate and interfering substances. Ability to organize technical and administrative work, develop forensic laboratory work programs, procedures and standards, and direct chemical and other laboratory tests, examinations and analyses of the Technical Services Section. Ability to develop the analytic requirements for routing cases and to identify the need for special examination procedures. Ability to operate an emission spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, ultraviolet and infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectrometry, high performance liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, scanning electron microscopy, polarizing light microscopy and gas chromatography, as applied to forensic science. Ability to oversee the gathering and compilation of data used in court proceedings. In State service, ability to assign, direct and supervise the activities of staff in the various forensic science laboratories and components. Ability to keep current literature, developments and trends of thought in the field of Forensic Sciences. Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with other professionals and lay officers. Ability to review the results of laboratory examinations and tests of staff. Ability to direct the establishment and maintenance of essential laboratory records, reports, analyses and files and maintain the chain of custody standards on all submitted evidence. Ability to confer with prosecutors and police officers. Ability to organize and supervise scientific research programs. Ability to prepare correspondence. Ability to present testimony and act as an expert witness in court. Ability to speak and represent the agency before legislative forums, budget hearings and other scientific and non-scientific forums and conferences. Ability to prepare and direct the preparation of clear, scientifically sound, technically accurate reports of examinations, tests and analyses containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Ability to instruct others on the use of various types of electronic and/or manual recordings and computer information systems and software applications used by the agency, office or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand and 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 as long as they can perform 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 01595 C C NL 35 35 M35 - This job specification is for state and local government use. Salary range is only applicable to state government. 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