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Form of workAgency : Illinois State Police
Closing Date/Time: 01/23/2024
Salary: 7,355 to 10,867 monthly / Anticipated Starting Salary $7,176 monthly, CBA Language Applies
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: VR704
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.
State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number
21315
Please upload a resume to your profile/attach to the application; upload transcripts to your application.
About the Position
The Illinois State Police (ISP) Forensic Sciences Command (FSC) is seeking a motivated individual to fill a Forensic Science Administrator I position. Currently, there are five FORENSIC SCIENCE laboratories that conduct DNA analysis in the system. This position will provide TECHNICAL LEADERship to the assigned DNA laboratories. In addition, this individual will assist with the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of DNA work is conducted throughout the FSC. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of DNA technologies, the FBI Quality Assurance standards, and possess strong critical thinking skills. This position will work cooperatively with various FORENSIC SCIENCE laboratory staff throughout the state.
The State of Illinois continually strives for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the state. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideals and experiences is crucial to the ISP's ability to most effectively serve the public.
Job Responsibilities
40% 1. As a group supervisor, supervises subordinate Forensic Scientists and monitors and reviews the work activities in one of the specialty areas (e.g., Drug Chemistry Section, Latent Print Section); ensures that services are provided in a timely manner to all user agencies and the courts by assigning cases and monitoring backlogs and making appropriate adjustments as needed.
20% 2. Serves as a full-line supervisor.
15% 3. Prepares reports on special projects and examinations conducted at a laboratory, compiles and provides statistical data concerning overall subordinate activity including casework, court appearances, meetings, lectures, training, travel and vehicle usage activities.
(Job Responsibilities continued)
15% 4. Attends professional meetings and seminars in management, FORENSIC SCIENCE, and/or reviews that will help improve the service and operations of the crime laboratory; evaluates and disseminates useful information to the staff and user agencies.
5% 5. Performs in-depth case file reviews, participates in major case reviews, observes testimony of subordinates, and provides administrative assistance to sectional personnel. Acts as a liaison between section personnel and user agencies as necessary; performs advanced casework as necessary.
5% 6. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Requires a bachelor's degree in a natural or FORENSIC SCIENCE, preferably supplemented by a master's degree in one of the biological, natural, physical, or FORENSIC SCIENCEs, or related disciplines.
2. Requires two years of professional FORENSIC SCIENCE work experience such as would be gained at the advanced caseworker level.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Prefers a master's degree in a biological, natural, physical or FORENSIC SCIENCEs or related disciplines.
2. Prefers at least five years of experience that would be gained at the advanced caseworker level in laboratory techniques and analytical methods utilized in the DNA FORENSIC SCIENCE discipline area.
3. Prefers experience in successfully completing DNA external proficiency tests at least in the last two years.
4. Prefers at least one college course and/or training in statistics and/or population genetics as it applies to forensic DNA analysis.
5. Prefers at least two years of work experience applying State, Federal and local criminal laws and regulations as they relate to the forensic examination and chain-of-custody of forensic evidence.
6. Prefers one year of work experience in developing, implementing, and enforcing policies, procedures and quality standards for a FORENSIC SCIENCE laboratory.
7. Prefers one year of experience in performing or supervising scientific research efforts and the development of new procedures as it relates to the field of FORENSIC SCIENCE.
Employment Conditions
1. Successful completion of initial and on-going, random, alcohol and drug screens.
2. Successful completion of a background investigation.
3. Successful completion of a polygraph examination
4. Ability to maintain credibility in providing courtroom testimony
a. Ability to adhere to Illinois State Police's ethical standards
b. Ability to adhere to Illinois State Police's policies and procedures
5. Ability to travel on an as-needed basis
6. Ability to maintain proficiency in FORENSIC SCIENCE casework on an as-needed basis
7. No felony or misdemeanor convictions.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job descriptions.
Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 1941 W Roosevelt Rd Chicago, IL 60608-1248
Agency Contact: ISPJobPostings@illinois.gov
Job Family: Leadership & Management; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This position [DOES NOT] contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
Revolving Door:
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor ("OEIG") or may be subject to a fine.
About the Agency: The Illinois State Police strives for excellence, seeking to be one of the premier policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
ISP IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Closing Date/Time: 01/23/2024
Salary: 7,355 to 10,867 monthly / Anticipated Starting Salary $7,176 monthly, CBA Language Applies
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: VR704
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.
State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number
21315
Please upload a resume to your profile/attach to the application; upload transcripts to your application.
About the Position
The Illinois State Police (ISP) Forensic Sciences Command (FSC) is seeking a motivated individual to fill a Forensic Science Administrator I position. Currently, there are five FORENSIC SCIENCE laboratories that conduct DNA analysis in the system. This position will provide TECHNICAL LEADERship to the assigned DNA laboratories. In addition, this individual will assist with the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of DNA work is conducted throughout the FSC. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of DNA technologies, the FBI Quality Assurance standards, and possess strong critical thinking skills. This position will work cooperatively with various FORENSIC SCIENCE laboratory staff throughout the state.
The State of Illinois continually strives for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the state. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideals and experiences is crucial to the ISP's ability to most effectively serve the public.
Job Responsibilities
40% 1. As a group supervisor, supervises subordinate Forensic Scientists and monitors and reviews the work activities in one of the specialty areas (e.g., Drug Chemistry Section, Latent Print Section); ensures that services are provided in a timely manner to all user agencies and the courts by assigning cases and monitoring backlogs and making appropriate adjustments as needed.
- Serves as the Acting Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) Technical Leader in the absences of the permanent Technical Leader.
- Assists in the establishment of policies and procedures for DNA analysis.
- Assists in the implementation of policy changes by directing DNA analysts.
- Has the authority to provide guidance on routine technical questions.
- Provides guidance on minor technical procedural exceptions.
- Trouble shoots analytical issues.
20% 2. Serves as a full-line supervisor.
- Assigns and reviews work.
- Provides guidance and training to assigned staff.
- Counsels staff regarding work performance.
- Reassigns staff to meet day to day operating needs.
- Establishes annual goals and objectives.
- Approves time off.
- Adjusts first level grievances.
- Effectively recommends and imposes discipline, up to and including discharge.
- Prepares and signs performance evaluations.
15% 3. Prepares reports on special projects and examinations conducted at a laboratory, compiles and provides statistical data concerning overall subordinate activity including casework, court appearances, meetings, lectures, training, travel and vehicle usage activities.
- Leads projects as assigned by the Program Manager.
- Provides recommendations on the adoption of new policies, procedures, or technologies.
- Reviews studies and research as assigned by the Program Manager.
- Monitors the quality of DNA work within the assigned labs.
- Works with the DNA Quality Review Coordinator and others to ensure casework is reviewed for all DNA analysts.
- Provides direction and reviews all necessary quality control checks for the assigned labs.
- Recommends updates to software, instrumentation, and equipment in DNA, as needed, to the Program Manager for Command consideration.
- Maintains DNA proficiency.
- Assists in ensuring labs are in compliance with the FBI Quality Assurance Standards (QAS) for DNA analysis.
(Job Responsibilities continued)
15% 4. Attends professional meetings and seminars in management, FORENSIC SCIENCE, and/or reviews that will help improve the service and operations of the crime laboratory; evaluates and disseminates useful information to the staff and user agencies.
- Evaluates assigned labs through site assessments and provides feedback to the DNA Technical Leader.
- Assists assigned labs in the preparation for accreditation assessment and other external audits to include the FBI QAS audit for DNA analysis.
- Provides remediation responses to audit findings for review.
- Engages in ongoing learning of scientific information.
- Attends and participates in regional and national scientific conferences and seminars for the purpose of exchanging scientific information.
- Keeps abreast of new methods and technological advancements in DNA and continuing education opportunities.
5% 5. Performs in-depth case file reviews, participates in major case reviews, observes testimony of subordinates, and provides administrative assistance to sectional personnel. Acts as a liaison between section personnel and user agencies as necessary; performs advanced casework as necessary.
- Assists in responding to court requests, legal responses, and the review of court testimony of DNA analysts.
5% 6. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Requires a bachelor's degree in a natural or FORENSIC SCIENCE, preferably supplemented by a master's degree in one of the biological, natural, physical, or FORENSIC SCIENCEs, or related disciplines.
2. Requires two years of professional FORENSIC SCIENCE work experience such as would be gained at the advanced caseworker level.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Prefers a master's degree in a biological, natural, physical or FORENSIC SCIENCEs or related disciplines.
2. Prefers at least five years of experience that would be gained at the advanced caseworker level in laboratory techniques and analytical methods utilized in the DNA FORENSIC SCIENCE discipline area.
3. Prefers experience in successfully completing DNA external proficiency tests at least in the last two years.
4. Prefers at least one college course and/or training in statistics and/or population genetics as it applies to forensic DNA analysis.
5. Prefers at least two years of work experience applying State, Federal and local criminal laws and regulations as they relate to the forensic examination and chain-of-custody of forensic evidence.
6. Prefers one year of work experience in developing, implementing, and enforcing policies, procedures and quality standards for a FORENSIC SCIENCE laboratory.
7. Prefers one year of experience in performing or supervising scientific research efforts and the development of new procedures as it relates to the field of FORENSIC SCIENCE.
Employment Conditions
1. Successful completion of initial and on-going, random, alcohol and drug screens.
2. Successful completion of a background investigation.
3. Successful completion of a polygraph examination
4. Ability to maintain credibility in providing courtroom testimony
a. Ability to adhere to Illinois State Police's ethical standards
b. Ability to adhere to Illinois State Police's policies and procedures
5. Ability to travel on an as-needed basis
6. Ability to maintain proficiency in FORENSIC SCIENCE casework on an as-needed basis
7. No felony or misdemeanor convictions.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job descriptions.
Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 1941 W Roosevelt Rd Chicago, IL 60608-1248
Agency Contact: ISPJobPostings@illinois.gov
Job Family: Leadership & Management; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This position [DOES NOT] contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
Revolving Door:
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor ("OEIG") or may be subject to a fine.
About the Agency: The Illinois State Police strives for excellence, seeking to be one of the premier policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
ISP IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
