Forensic Science Examiner 3 (40 Hour) Recruitment # 250210-8223FP-001 Location Meriden, CT Date Opened 2/14/2025 11:00:00 AM Salary $95,009 - $127,817/year Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date 2/24/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction Looking to advance in your career? Check out this excellent opportunity! The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (https://portal.ct.gov/DESPP) (DESPP) is recruiting for a Forensic Science Examiner 3 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8223FP&R1=&R3=) to join our team within the Division of Scientific Services (https://portal.ct.gov/despp/division-of-scientific-services) located in Meriden, CT. This Forensic Science Examiner 3 will assist in directing staff and operations of the Controlled Substances, Chemistry, Toxicology and Breath Analysis units under the direction of the Section Manager. POSITION DETAILS This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position. This position is onsite, Monday-Friday on first shift. As a general recruitment, the Forensic Science Examiner 3 will work within the Chemical Analysis Section which is comprised of the Controlled Substances, Chemistry, Toxicology and Breath Analysis units. In this role, you will conduct full-process examinations while working alongside lab professionals, forensic science examiners and will collaborate with law enforcement partners as needed. More details can be found in the class specification (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8223FP&R1=&R3=) and the Examples of Duties section below. ABOUT US DESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology. The Division of Scientific Services provides forensic support to local, state and federal agencies throughout Connecticut. This division is divided into three analytical sections. They are the Chemical Analysis section (including toxicology, controlled substances, and chemistry), the Forensic Biology/DNA section, and the Identification section (including computer crimes). The laboratory also has two non-analytical sections which include: the Quality section and the Laboratory Support Services section (including administration, evidence receiving, and case management). For an inside look at how State of Connecticut employees Make an ImpaCT, watch the video below! Selection Plan In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING: Please read (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/applicanttips2023november.pdf) or watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Position-specific: Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview: State Employees + Two (2) most recent performance evaluations + Completed CT-HR-13 Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. Any pending disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records are also considered in this selection process. Click here (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DAS/Statewide-HR/A---Z-Listing-Task-PDFs/Criminal-Convictions---Addendum-to-Application-for-Examination-or-Employment-Form---CT-HR-13.pdf) to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum (CT-HR-13). The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS) by typing in "CT-HR-13" into the "Search Department of Administrative Services" search field. Before you apply: + In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. + The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. + All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. + For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. Important information for after you apply: + This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. + Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. + Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. + For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Questions about this position should be directed to Jake Ferrari at jake.ferrari@ct.gov. PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services, this class is accountable for supervising the activities and operations of a section engaged in selecting and conducting a variety of highly complex tests to analyze physical evidence. DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID (DNA) SECTION: Incumbents are responsible for supervising staff performing complex analysis of forensic biology evidence such as nuclear and mitochondrial deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION SECTION: Incumbents are responsible for supervising staff performing complex analysis of evidence such as latent fingerprints, electronic/digital imagining, firearms, ballistics, toolmarks, questioned documents, imprints and investigating electronic related criminal activity. TOXICOLOGY SECTION: Incumbents are responsible for supervising staff performing complex analysis of forensic biology evidence such as trace, physical, chemical samples, autopsy specimens, body fluids, hairs, fibers and identification of suspected poisonous substances. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff and laboratory operations; + Provides staff training and assistance; + Conducts performance evaluations; + Determines priorities and plans unit work; + Establishes and maintains unit procedures and quality assurance/control programs; + Develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards; + Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; + Prepares complex comprehensive reports and correspondence; + Maintains instrumentation and equipment and safeguards laboratory physical evidence; + Maintains chemicals, supplies and inventory; + Ensures laboratory safety; + Conducts proficiency testing; + Attends court trials to evaluate testimony of subordinates; + Assists in the preparation and presentation of the laboratory program budget; + Handles the most complex cases in the section; + Serves as State Police scientific representative; + Testifies in court as an expert witness and before legislative bodies; + Carries out advanced scientific research in appropriate fields; + Maintains building security; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Considerable knowledge of + and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; + relevant agency policies and procedures; + current laboratory facilities, methods, equipment, instrumentation and material; + modern methods of criminal investigations and identification; + applicable techniques and procedures for analyzing evidentiary materials; + physical laboratory instrumentation, documents, firearms, fingerprints and crime reconstruction techniques; + Considerable + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills; + Ability to + independently conduct technical, analytical, consultative, and research activities; + utilize computer software; + act as an expert witness in a court of law on complex and sensitive cases; + reconstruct crime scenes; + Supervisory ability. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Eight (8) years of experience in forensic analysis of evidentiary material. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity guiding the activities of professional forensic science laboratory personnel. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Forensic Science Examiner 2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED + College training in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology or closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience required on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. + A Master's degree in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology or closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. + A Ph.D. in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology or closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Experience overseeing forensic Chemical Analysis Section (including Controlled Substances, Chemistry, Toxicology and Breath Analysis) staff; + Experience in training forensic Chemical Analysis Section (including Controlled Substances, Chemistry, Toxicology and Breath Analysis) analysts; + Experience with a Laboratory Information Management system; + Experience writing and editing forensic standard operating procedures associated with the forensic Chemical Analysis Section (including Controlled Substances, Chemistry, Toxicology and Breath Analysis). SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS + Incumbents in this class may be required to work flexible hours. + Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS In addition to the checking of references and facts in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be conducted before persons are certified for permanent appointment. WORKING CONDITIONS Incumbents may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous substances. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online