NOTICE: The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.

Closing Date

February 11, 2010

Salary

$5,492.00 - $6,083.00 Starting Salary May Vary Monthly

Benefits

We offer the following starting benefit package:

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental.
• Employer paid $2000 Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available.
• Optional long and short-term disability plans.
• Optional dependent and health care flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement programs with a wide variety of investment options.
• Vacation leave of 15 hours per month with an accrual rate increase based on time served.
• 11 paid holidays.

For more information regarding these benefits, please review the following web site: http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/

Job Description

The Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory is recruiting for an experienced Forensic Scientist to manage the Physical Section of the lab, which includes Latent Print Examiners and Crime Scene Forensic Technicians.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college which included 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours of science courses in the areas of chemistry, biology, physics, computer analysis, forensic sciences, or criminalistics

And

One year of experience as a Forensic Scientist III with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

We are looking for applicants who can effectively demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of ASCLD/LAB International accreditation standards
• Working knowledge of the science of latent print analysis
• Working knowledge of evidence collection and preservation techniques
• Courtroom testimony experience
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Understanding of, or experience in supervising personnel
• Experience leading a group
• Managing projects, resources, and budgets
• Experience in case management, backlog management, and the ability to develop long and short term strategic plans
• Strong dedication to high performance standards

Special Note

Recruitment and selection may be based on the areas of needed expertise in the agency.

Employees will be expected to successfully pass annual proficiency/competency tests.

Appointments to positions in the Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory are subject to background requirements per ASCLD/LAB and the Department of Public Safety. A criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting, is required.

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