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To see truth by investigating crimes, analyzing evidence, identifying and apprehending criminals, and developing new investigative techniques and technologies. The State Crime Laboratory maintains a full-service forensic science laboratory system to assist all law enforcement agencies in North Carolina in the investigation of criminal matters. The laboratory's mission is to provide state-of-the-art forensic services in the areas of drug chemistry, toxicology, firearm & tool mark, latent prints, forensic biology, digital evidence and trace evidence. The services are provided from a central laboratory facility in Raleigh and from regional laboratories located in Greensboro and Edneyville. Supported by a staff of administrative and technical personnel, analysts, both sworn and non-sworn, special in each of the forensic science areas, analyze evidence, assist in the collection of evidence, appear as expert witnesses in court, and provide training and support to officers engaged in the investigation of crimes.
This position is located in Wake County. Learn more about the lab here: https://ncdoj.gov/crime-lab/
The position of Director of the State Crime Laboratory is a non-sworn position designated as managerial exempt under N.C.G.S. 126 - 5 (b) (2) and reports directly to the Chief of Staff.
The Director of the State Crime Laboratory has the overall responsibility of managing and directing the State Crime Laboratory. The position is responsible for overseeing all administrative matters concerning the sections of the Crime Laboratory as well as areas of Quality Assurance and Quality Control, continued compliance with our ISO/IEC 17025 accrediting body for testing laboratories, FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories and DNA Databasing Laboratories, the acquisition and implementation of grants, personnel administration, the oversight of all budgets appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the programs of the Crime Laboratory, and completion of special projects assigned by the Attorney General.
The Director of the State Crime Laboratory directly supervises two Assistant Directors and one Executive Assistant and one Quality Control Manager. This position also indirectly supervises one laboratory legal counsel. The Director of the State Crime Laboratory counsels managers and their subordinates on personnel problems that confront the Crime Laboratory. The State Crime Laboratory has an ombudsman that interacts with the Lab Director and laboratory staff but reports to DOJ.
This position is responsible for:
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC24. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY or MAY NOT result.
The State of North Carolina offers employer-paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information atEmployee Benefits. 1. Knowledge of good management practices and ability to manage and direct the work of others.
2. Knowledge of State Crime Laboratory, Department of Justice, and State Personnel policies and procedures.
3. Extensive knowledge of the organizational structure and operational procedures and policies of the Crime Laboratory.
4. Thorough knowledge of the principles, concepts, theories, reference sources, instrumentation, safety protocols and laboratory practices involved with the forensic examination and analyses of evidence.
5. Working knowledge of criminal law and of the rules and regulations regarding evidence gathering and handling.
6. Ability to convert basic thoughts and concepts into detailed and coherent written form.
7. Ability to express technical information clearly both orally and in writing.
8. Ability to establish and maintain favorable working relationships with other forensic science professionals, stakeholders in the criminal justice community and legislators. Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor s degree preferably in the physical or biological sciences from an appropriately accredited institution and eight years of varied laboratory experience including three years in a supervisory or administrative role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management preference of solid foundation in ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation standards.The NC Department of Justice accomplishes our goals through our DOJ Organizational Values of Public Service, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Diversity, and Innovation. We encourage all qualified candidates who are committed to these values and want to make a difference in the lives of our citizens to apply for this opportunity.
Please be sure to complete the application in full.
Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date
Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.
Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application.
If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.
Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.
Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.
Veterans Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Application status: To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 - 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.
NeoGov Help Line: If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office.
The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Department of Justice
Human Resources Office
Recruitment
114 W. Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-716-6490 Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
To see truth by investigating crimes, analyzing evidence, identifying and apprehending criminals, and developing new investigative techniques and technologies. The State Crime Laboratory maintains a full-service forensic science laboratory system to assist all law enforcement agencies in North Carolina in the investigation of criminal matters. The laboratory's mission is to provide state-of-the-art forensic services in the areas of drug chemistry, toxicology, firearm & tool mark, latent prints, forensic biology, digital evidence and trace evidence. The services are provided from a central laboratory facility in Raleigh and from regional laboratories located in Greensboro and Edneyville. Supported by a staff of administrative and technical personnel, analysts, both sworn and non-sworn, special in each of the forensic science areas, analyze evidence, assist in the collection of evidence, appear as expert witnesses in court, and provide training and support to officers engaged in the investigation of crimes.
This position is located in Wake County. Learn more about the lab here: https://ncdoj.gov/crime-lab/
The position of Director of the State Crime Laboratory is a non-sworn position designated as managerial exempt under N.C.G.S. 126 - 5 (b) (2) and reports directly to the Chief of Staff.
The Director of the State Crime Laboratory has the overall responsibility of managing and directing the State Crime Laboratory. The position is responsible for overseeing all administrative matters concerning the sections of the Crime Laboratory as well as areas of Quality Assurance and Quality Control, continued compliance with our ISO/IEC 17025 accrediting body for testing laboratories, FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories and DNA Databasing Laboratories, the acquisition and implementation of grants, personnel administration, the oversight of all budgets appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the programs of the Crime Laboratory, and completion of special projects assigned by the Attorney General.
The Director of the State Crime Laboratory directly supervises two Assistant Directors and one Executive Assistant and one Quality Control Manager. This position also indirectly supervises one laboratory legal counsel. The Director of the State Crime Laboratory counsels managers and their subordinates on personnel problems that confront the Crime Laboratory. The State Crime Laboratory has an ombudsman that interacts with the Lab Director and laboratory staff but reports to DOJ.
This position is responsible for:
- Managing the Crime Laboratory including goal development, direct and organize available resources
- Fiscal Management including staffing, equipment, supplies, inventory, capital expansion, certification and training
- Communicating with the Criminal Justice Community, Elected Legislative Officials, Attorneys, and other Administrative Staff
- Oversee Lab Programs including quality assurance, quality control, certification and grant coordination.
- Special Projects identified and assigned by the Attorney General
- Selected candidate will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which may take several months to complete. The background investigation includes: credit and arrest checks; interviews with associates, personal and business references, past employers and neighbors; verification of education achievement, and urinalysis drug screening.
- Out of state applicants: This may require the applicant to return to the State of North Carolina multiple times at his or her own expense after the initial interview, in order to undergo the background investigation process.
- In accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 126-1.1( c), effective July 11, 2016, employees who are hired by a State agency, department or university in a sworn law enforcement position or forensic scientist position and who are required to complete a formal training program prior to assuming law enforcement or forensic scientist duties with the hiring agency, department or university shall become career State employees only after being employed by the agency, department or university for 24 continuous months .
- Employees who transfer into forensic scientist positions from other positions within N.C. State government and are currently Career State employees will be required to complete a probationary period of 24 additional months.
- In accordance with Section 17.5 of Senate Bill 402, The Department of Justice shall not hire sworn personnel to fill vacant positions in the North Carolina State Crime Laboratory. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the termination of sworn personnel, but as vacant positions in the State Laboratory are filled, they shall be filled only with non sworn personnel. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect North Carolina State Crime Laboratory personnel who are sworn and employed by the Laboratory as of the effective date of this section and who continue to meet the sworn status retention standards mandated by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Standards Commission.
- **Transcripts are required at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted. Foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency to be provided at the time of application.**
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC24. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY or MAY NOT result.
The State of North Carolina offers employer-paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information atEmployee Benefits. 1. Knowledge of good management practices and ability to manage and direct the work of others.
2. Knowledge of State Crime Laboratory, Department of Justice, and State Personnel policies and procedures.
3. Extensive knowledge of the organizational structure and operational procedures and policies of the Crime Laboratory.
4. Thorough knowledge of the principles, concepts, theories, reference sources, instrumentation, safety protocols and laboratory practices involved with the forensic examination and analyses of evidence.
5. Working knowledge of criminal law and of the rules and regulations regarding evidence gathering and handling.
6. Ability to convert basic thoughts and concepts into detailed and coherent written form.
7. Ability to express technical information clearly both orally and in writing.
8. Ability to establish and maintain favorable working relationships with other forensic science professionals, stakeholders in the criminal justice community and legislators. Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor s degree preferably in the physical or biological sciences from an appropriately accredited institution and eight years of varied laboratory experience including three years in a supervisory or administrative role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management preference of solid foundation in ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation standards.The NC Department of Justice accomplishes our goals through our DOJ Organizational Values of Public Service, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Diversity, and Innovation. We encourage all qualified candidates who are committed to these values and want to make a difference in the lives of our citizens to apply for this opportunity.
Please be sure to complete the application in full.
Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date
Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.
Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application.
If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.
Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.
Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.
Veterans Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Application status: To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 - 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.
NeoGov Help Line: If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office.
The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Department of Justice
Human Resources Office
Recruitment
114 W. Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-716-6490 Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
