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This Criminalist will also be a member of the Crime Scene Investigation Team, with on-call duties that are one-week in duration every 8-10 weeks.

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The incumbent serves as a Forensic Biologist and the Assistant DNA Technical Leader in a Forensic Science Laboratory within the Office of Science and Technology (OST) responsible for providing forensic support of the Bureau’s primary law enforcement missions and technical guidance to laboratory personnel. ATF Laboratory Services conducts scientific, technical, and physical analyses on evidentiary material and analyzes data connected with criminal investigations.

Functions as a leading technical expert in one or more specialized areas of forensic DNA analysis, providing leadership, advice, and assistance to ATF officials, laboratory personnel, other federal agencies, state and local government organizations, private laboratories, and industry.
Performs forensic DNA examinations of the highest complexity and analyzes a variety of samples including complex mixtures.
Provides training and guidance in technical duties and evaluates the analytical work of peers and lower graded biologists or technicians.
Evaluates new technology, methods, and/or scientific equipment for adoption or acquisition by Laboratory Services.
Prepares laboratory reports and documents conclusions as well as interpretation of the analytical results.

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The Supervisory Biologist serves as Section Chief in a Laboratory within the Office of Science and Technology (OST) responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of a Section and for supervising a staff of scientific and technical professionals. The laboratories conduct scientific, technical, and physical analyses on evidentiary material and analyze data connected with criminal investigations. Typical work assignments include:

Establishes general work goals, makes special work assignments, and reviews work completed by employees.
Leads, manages, and directs the goals and objectives of supervised staff members.
Provides good communications to establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff and with management within and outside the Bureau.
Functions as the first level supervisor for employees and provides scientific, technical, and administrative oversight.
Ensures the Section follows the quality assurance procedures for DNA analysis in the ATF Laboratory system in accordance with accepted laboratory and national standards.

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The Supervisory Physical Scientist (Friction Ridge) serves as Section Chief in a Laboratory within the Office of Science and Technology (OST) responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of a Section and for supervising a staff of scientific and technical professionals. The laboratories conduct scientific, technical, and physical analyses on evidentiary material and analyze data connected with criminal investigations. Typical work assignments include:

Establishes general work goals, makes special work assignments, and reviews work completed by employees.
Leads, manages, and directs the goals and objectives of supervised staff members.
Provides good communications to establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff and with management within and outside the Bureau.
Functions as the first level supervisor for employees and provides scientific, technical, and administrative oversight.
Ensures the Section follows the quality assurance procedures for fingerprint examinations in the ATF Laboratory system in accordance with accepted laboratory standards.

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The Supervisory Physical Scientist (Firearms) serves as Section Chief in a Laboratory within the Office of Science and Technology (OST) responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of a Section and for supervising a staff of scientific and technical professionals. The laboratories conduct scientific, technical, and physical analyses on evidentiary material and analyze data connected with criminal investigations. Typical work assignments include:

Establishes general work goals, makes special work assignments, and reviews work completed by employees.
Leads, manages, and directs the goals and objectives of supervised staff members.
Provides good communications to establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff and with management within and outside the Bureau.
Functions as the first level supervisor for employees and provides scientific, technical, and administrative oversight.
Ensures the Section follows the quality assurance procedures for firearm and toolmark examinations in the ATF Laboratory system in accordance with accepted laboratory standards.

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James V. DeFrancesco, PhD
Director and Senior Lecturer – Forensic Science Program | Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Loyola University Chicago | Flanner Hall, Rm 12 | 1068 W. Sheridan Rd. | Chicago, IL 60660 USA
1-773-508-3283, desk | 1-773-508-3754, lab | jdefrancesco@luc.edu
(learn more about our FEPAC-accredited program at https://www.luc.edu/forensicscience/)

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Definition
An incumbent in this class coordinates, plans, develops, supervises, and leads the operation of the Forensic Laboratory Toxicology Detail. Incumbents perform complex and extensive management/analytical work, formulate recommendations with important policy and operational implications, and audit/oversee significant programs. The incumbent will receive direct supervision from the Director of Laboratory Services and supervise/manage subordinate staff.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This position serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff and is not subject to the competitive requirements of the Civil Service Rules of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

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