Oregon State Department Of Police-posted 8 months ago
$9,581 - $12,227/Yr
Full-time • Manager
Portland, OR

The Oregon State Police Forensic Laboratory in Clackamas, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Forensic Manager 2 position. In this position you will plan, organize, manage, and direct all operations and administration of the Chemistry work unit of the Portland Metro Forensic Laboratory. You will ensure work is performed in accordance with the policies of the Oregon State Police, Forensics Services Division, accreditation and quality assurance standards, the Portland Metro Forensic Laboratory, and the laws of the State of Oregon. You will oversee and coordinate a variety of forensic activities such as investigation, analysis of evidence, quality assurance practices, and the supervision of mid-level forensic personnel in a variety of roles. You will determine and/or recommend laboratory, discipline, and division policies and procedures utilizing appropriately sourced data. In this position you will direct and manage a budget by prioritizing agency goals and forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies for the assigned work units. You will ensure adequate and competent staffing within the supervised work units and aid in the career development of subordinate personnel. You will also recommend and assist the Laboratory Director, Operations Managers, Quality Assurance Managers and Division Director in determining and executing short and long-range division plans and goals. You will be responsible for investigating complaints and nonconformances within accepted practices outlined in procedure manuals, implementing corrective action, including discipline of subordinates, and for ensuring compliance with policies, rules, regulations, and directives. You will provide both written and informal performance evaluations of subordinates and respond to labor contract grievances, as appropriate. You will work closely with criminal justice agency personnel to ensure the laboratory is being responsive to their forensic analysis needs and is providing quality customer service. You will ensure that all operations and employees are unbiased in their analysis and testimony and that all criminal justice agencies have equal access to the forensic services including the defense and/or defendants upon order of the court. This position requires an experienced scientist who is knowledgeable in the disciplines supervised and is capable of independent planning and problem solving.

  • Plan, organize, manage, and direct all operations and administration of the Chemistry work unit.
  • Ensure work is performed in accordance with policies, accreditation and quality assurance standards.
  • Oversee and coordinate forensic activities such as investigation and analysis of evidence.
  • Supervise mid-level forensic personnel in various roles.
  • Determine and recommend laboratory, discipline, and division policies and procedures.
  • Direct and manage a budget prioritizing agency goals and forecasting funds needed.
  • Ensure adequate staffing and aid in career development of subordinate personnel.
  • Recommend and assist in executing short and long-range division plans and goals.
  • Investigate complaints and nonconformances, implementing corrective actions.
  • Provide performance evaluations and respond to labor contract grievances.
  • Work closely with criminal justice agency personnel to ensure responsive forensic analysis.
  • Ensure unbiased analysis and testimony from all operations and employees.
  • Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience in forensic science for an accredited laboratory.
  • A bachelor's degree in natural science, physical science, forensic science, or a closely related field AND three years of experience managing in an accredited forensic laboratory.
  • A master's degree in natural science, physical science, forensic science or a closely related field AND two years of experience managing in an accredited forensic laboratory.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to address conflicts constructively and fairly.
  • Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated capacity to plan and organize tasks and projects effectively.
  • Ability to identify tasks or opportunities for operational improvement.
  • Demonstrated experience performing casework in an accredited laboratory.
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