Forensic Specialist - DNA Section

STARTING MONTHLY SALARY: $4,693 - 8,209

Listing Expiration Date:

April 3, 2026

Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume with their application.

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** THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION AS PART OF THE DNA CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT AND BACKLOG REDUCTION GRANT **

Job Objectives: (Purpose of the position.)

To examine, identify, and analyze various types of evidence and produce written reports of findings. To testify as an expert witness in court.

Essential Job Functions: (Functions essential to attaining job objectives.)

1. Conduct physical, microscopic, and instrumental analysis of biological evidence in a scientific and legally accepted manner.

2. Comprehend training and satisfactorily complete competence testing and maintain proficiency.

3. Prepare written reports on the results of examinations, perform reviews of casework and render credible expert witness testimony in depositions and in a court of law.

4. Possess strong communication, time management, writing, analytical and decision-making skills. Incumbent is required to consistently exercise discretion, sound judgment, and must comply with all accreditation mandates to assure quality of results and analysis. Failure of any quality assurance mandates must be reported, whether it is of their own or another analyst.

5. Maintain and perform operational checks on equipment; oversee inventory supplies.

6. Provide information, training, and assistance to law enforcement, attorneys, and the community concerning forensic science topics.

7. Continue advancing skills through research, attendance to educational conferences and relevant courses or workshops.

8. Regular and reliable attendance is essential and must have the ability to work mandatory overtime, flexible hours, nights, and weekends and/or holidays when necessary.

9. Must have the ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions. Assist in crime scene investigations where appropriate.

Perform other duties as required. See full job description.

Requirements & Qualifications:

The incumbent is required to have:

· a Bachelor of Arts degree, Bachelor of Science degree, or an advanced degree or its equivalent in a biology, chemistry, or forensic science related area;

· at least 9 credit hours of coursework in a biology or chemistry related area that provides an understanding of the foundation of DNA analysis and coursework covering statistics or population genetics (per the FBI QAS); and

· close attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

Incumbent must have a valid driver’s license.

Incumbent is required to submit a DNA standard for quality control purposes.

Incumbent will be required to complete post offer, pre-employment testing per Department Policy.

Physical Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds) and extended periods of sedentary work. Incumbent must have the ability to differentiate colors.

Exposure to hazardous materials, noise levels, and working conditions exist. Work may involve decomposing corpses, body fluids, exposure to contagious diseases, and potentially deadly unknown materials.