Forensic Scientist
Location: Missoula, Montana
Description: State of Montana is hiring Forensic Scientist right now, this job will be delegated in Montana. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Job Listing Detail
Position Title:
Forensic Scientist
- Applications must be received by Midnight Mountain Time on the closing date.
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For more information contact:
State Agency:
Justice
P.O. Box 201404
Helena , MT
59620-1404
Phone: (406)444-7077
Fax: (406)444-1887
TTY: Montana Relay Service at 711
E-mail: dojapps@mt.gov
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Position
Number(s):
41120916
Openings:
2
Location(s):
Missoula
Job Status:
Full-Time Permanent
Shift:
Daytime
Date Posted:
6/5/2013
Closing Date:
7/3/2013
Department:
Justice
Division:
Forensic Science
Bureau:
Chemistry
Union:
MPEA
Bargaining Unit:
099
Band/Grade:
6
State Application Required:
Yes
Salary:
Salary Unit:
Hourly
Additional Salary Information:
Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules.
Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Applicant Pool: If another department
vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may
be used for the selection.
Special Information:
Every day at The Montana Department of Justice, our employees are dedicated to ensuring the well-being and rights of the people of our great state. We’re passionate about what we do because it’s more than a job or a career. It’s about who we are as people.
If this sounds like you, your unique experiences, knowledge, and values may be just what the Montana Department of Justice is looking for and needs. In return we can offer a rewarding career, with! great benefits, among professional colleagues, and in a culture that promotes fairness and growth opportunities.
BENEFITS: Upon date of hire, employees are eligible for state paid premiums toward employee “core†medical, dental, and basic life insurance coverage. Dependent coverage and supplemental options are also available. Employees earn 15 working days of annual leave, 12 days of sick leave and 10-11 paid holidays each year. Membership in a Retirement System with a state contribution begins upon the first day of employment (vesting criteria applies). Flexible schedules may be considered.
The State of Montana makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or an employee's ability to perform the essential duties of the job. For the state to consider any such accommodation, the applicant must make known any needed accommodation.
The Montana Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Process :
Complete an on-line Montana State Application.
Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant but not requested by the employer might not be considered.
The selection procedures to be used in evaluating applicant qualifications may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the application, a structured interview, performance tests, and reference/background checks.
Background checks are required on all successful applicants and will consist of western states identification network AFIS search, Montana's triple I identification search, and the FBI’s national data base search.
Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:
Criminal History Background Check
Driving Record Check
Duties:
Independently analyze evidence to identify controlled substances p! resent using scientific testing procedures.
Perform analyses of chemicals seized in clandestine laboratories to determine method of manufacture and products produced. Other chemical and instrumental analysis may be performed as needed.
Maintain accurate chain of custody records and integrity on all evidence examined.
Prepare written reports including documentation of analyses performed and amount of sample expended in analysis.
Maintain, operate and repair sophisticated analytical instrumentation, including documentation of quality control parameters. Help evaluate future instrumental needs of the chemistry section.
Provide expert testimony in courts of law; provide pretrial conferences to district attorneys and defense lawyers.
Provide instruction to law enforcement officers concerning evidence collection and preservation.
Provide technical and administrative peer review.
Conduct and report proficiency! testing on a regular scheduled basis.
Competencies:
! Communication
Attention to Detail
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Analytical Thinking
Creativity and Innovation
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Principles, theories and practices of natural or forensic science.
Applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.
Court/hearing, rules, records, procedures and protocol.
Lab techniques and safety practices.
Rules of evidence.
Use scientific instruments and equipment.
Operate applicable safety equipment.
Maintain and repair tools and equipment.
Learn to conduct a methodical examination.
Evaluate information against a set of standards.
Research methods, techniques, and/or sources of information.
Maintain professional qualifications through ongoing training and professional memberships.
Ability to provide expert testimony in courts of law.
M! ust be able to communicate with prosecutors, defense counsel, jurors, and law enforcement personnel, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to speak before a group of people.
Education/Experience:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biological science, or closely related field. This is what the old one said: trace chemistry/microscopy, drug chemistry and toxicology
A minimum of 20 semester credit hours (or equivalent) of chemistry with a total of 60 semester credit hours (or equivalent) of natural science.
Three years of related experience in a forensic laboratory.
Prefer experience in the analysis of controlled substances.
Supplemental Questions:
Please provide a one page maximum written response to each of the following
supplemental questions. Be specific as to the dates, duration, type of employment,
or other activity applicable to each question. Answers should include specific
Describe your knowledge, skill, and ability to communicate both verbally and in
writing. Examples may include such activities as public speaking, communicating
with law enforcement, courtroom testimony, report writing, professional
publications, and standard operating procedures.
Describe your knowledge, skill, and ability in operating, validating, maintaining,
evaluating data, and monitoring QA/QC parameters for a variety of analytical
instruments such as GC, GC/MSD, IR, Raman, and SEM/EDX.
Describe your mastery of the principles, theories, and practices currently used in
the forensic analysis of controlled substances and/or fire debris.
Additional Materials Required:
Transcripts
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