CRIME LABORATORY ANALYST SUPERVISOR - 71001634

State of Florida•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position directs the activities of the members supervised within the Orlando Regional Operations Center Crime Laboratory. This position oversees the hiring and training of staff members, as well as implementing the quality assurance program. The ability to communicate with, lead, and motivate members is essential. Skill in establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with criminal justice partners is required.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in forensic science, criminalistics or in a physical or natural science
Completion of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Crime Laboratory Analyst training program
Three years of professional experience in a crime laboratory analyst class (or equivalent class)
Knowledge of FDLE’s Policies and Procedures, laboratory policies and accreditation requirements
Knowledge of the principles and practices of quality assurance and quality control
Knowledge of FDLE’s selection criteria
Knowledge of purchasing procedures
Skill in communicating with the Chief of Forensic Services on laboratory and personnel matters
Skill in establishing and maintaining cordial working relationships with contributors
Ability to monitor the quality of work product
Ability to establish and maintain attendance and leave

Nice To Haves

Experience withing the Biology discipline

Responsibilities

Directing the activities of section members to ensure the general quality and efficiency of the work performed
Directly supervising section personnel in the areas of case assignment, file review, performance appraisal, attendance and leave, training, resolution of technical and administrative issues, and other matters
Monitoring adherence to the Forensic Science Quality Manual (FSQM), Laboratory Administrative Procedures Manual (LAPM), discipline SOP and accreditation requirements to ensure the highest level of quality work product
Coordinating daily section activities, ensuring the equitable distribution of workload and establishing section priorities
Creating a collaborative working environment among section members through open and effective communication with all members
Establishing and communicating job related performance standards and conducting performance appraisals
Providing the chief of forensic services with technical and administrative input
Consistently applying the Evidence Submission Policy, granting exceptions where needed