CRIME LABORATORY ANALYST SUPV - 71002154

State of Florida • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

This position directs the activities of the members supervised within the Biology Section of the Tampa Bay 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 and 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. Ability to coordinate repairs, preventative maintenance, and calibration of equipment
• 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

• Preference will be given to Crime Laboratory Analysts proficient in Biology.

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 and peer supervisors 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
• Applying the Evidence Submission Policy, granting exceptions where needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager