Supervisory Physical Scientist

Drug Enforcement Administration • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

This position is located in the DEA Office of Forensic Sciences, New England Field Laboratory. Its primary purpose is to supervise a group of friction ridge (latent print) examiners in a forensic laboratory and provide the Drug Enforcement Administration with administrative and technical support.

The position exercises supervisory and/or managerial authority, providing occupational-specific technical and administrative direction over subordinate employees at least 25% of the time. It includes reviewing technical work, such as results reports, testimony transcripts, and court proceedings, to help identify training needs and support research into statistically valid and reliable methods for analyzing friction ridge evidence and identifying its source.

The position also develops and maintains relationships with friction ridge and other scientific colleagues in federal, state, and local forensic laboratories, as well as academic, professional, and research organizations. The incumbent keeps abreast of developments in friction ridge evidence analysis through trade, industry, scientific, and technical contacts, and plans and schedules work to promote a smooth flow and even distribution.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• A degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that includes 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, or equivalent education combined with appropriate experience or additional education.
• For GS-14 qualification, at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including advising employees on management policies and procedures; ensuring work complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets agency or customer needs; and developing and sharing technical information and findings about friction ridge evidence analysis.
• Must meet applicable time-in-grade and time-after-competitive-appointment requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Applicants using education to qualify must submit transcripts or the specified course and credit information; foreign education must be shown to be comparable to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate employees and provide occupational-specific technical and administrative direction at least 25% of the time.
• Review technical work, including results reports, testimony transcripts, and court proceedings, to identify training requirements and support research into statistically valid and reliable friction ridge analysis techniques.
• Develop and maintain liaison with friction ridge and other scientific counterparts in federal, state, and local forensic laboratories and with relevant academic, professional, and research organizations.
• Maintain trade, industry, scientific, and technical contacts to stay informed about developments in friction ridge evidence analysis.
• Plan and schedule work to promote a smooth flow and even distribution.
• Advise and counsel employees regarding management policies, procedures, and directives.
• Ensure section or unit work complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets agency or customer needs.
• Develop and share technical information and findings, including developments in friction ridge evidence analysis, with relevant agencies and organizations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; eligible employees and their families may access a range of benefits.
• Relocation incentives may be considered and approved when applicable conditions are met and funding is available.

What This Job Offers

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