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MSP FORENSIC SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR

Recruitment #22-000256-0001

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Introduction

It is important that all experience be fully documented.  Failure to LIST ALL EXPERIENCE AND ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.

GRADE

23

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State Police
Forensic Sciences Division
221 Milford Mill Road
Pikesville, MD 21208

POSITION DUTIES

This position is responsible for the overall operation and quality of the work product of the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division Toxicology Unit in Pikesville, which includes the maintenance of scientifically sound and Chief Forensic Toxicologist approved standard operating procedures. This position will supervise lower level Forensic Scientists and provide direction in the analysis of blood for the presence of drugs and alcohol as it relates to the Department's Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) programs. This position also performs blood drug and blood alcohol casework analysis, to include writing reports, providing witness testimony and conducting technical reviews.

1.  Completes laboratory toxicology casework as required to maintain efficient Unit operation and meet turn around time requirements.
2.  Perform technical and administrative review of work of other staff per established guidelines.
3.  Direct supervision of lower level Forensic Scientists and other staff
4.  Conduct and complete all personnel performance evaluations
5.  Ensure that operation of the units complies with all ANAB accreditation standards, Maryland Department of Health OHCQ licensing requirements and applicable state and federal laws

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, genetics, medical technology, pharmaceutical science or related physical, natural or forensic science from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence in the discipline supervised including experience in providing testimony as an expert witness in moot or criminal court.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience performing comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence to include experience in providing expert testimony, on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute additional experience at another accredited crime laboratory performing equivalent work, on a year-for-year basis, for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree in any of the above referenced disciplines from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree in any of the above referenced disciplines from an accredited college or university for two years of the required experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Completed coursework must include at least 24 college credit hours in a physical, natural or forensic science to include laboratory components.

Experience: One year of experience with training personnel to analyze blood alcohol or blood drug casework

One year of experience with validation of methods to analyze blood drug or blood alcohol casework on Gas-Chromotography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Liquid Chromotography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Headspace-Gas Chromotography (GC), or Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

2. Candidates appointed to this classification must possess the certification or license required by the governing body of the forensic discipline associated with the job duties for the specific position. Specific information concerning the requirements and procedures of the applicable governing body can be obtained from the Human Resources office of the Maryland Department of State Police, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification are subject to call 24 hours a day and, therefore, are required to provide the agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to random substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

3. In accordance with Public Safety Article, Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination, submission of a DNA sample, and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be considered for this classification.  It is, therefore, essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Successful candidates will be placed on an Eligible List  as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED and remain eligible for at least one year from the date of application. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of rating your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement or the rating may be based on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position.  Applicants will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland State Police

Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

ATTN: Robert Tanner

Robert.tanner@maryland.gov

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.




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