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AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleDirector of Forensic Services

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade668

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $137457 to $173664 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: A Bachelor’s degree in a Natural or Physical Science, Forensic Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, or a related field AND eight years of experience in an accredited forensic laboratory, a medical/health laboratory, an office of forensic services, or as a forensic analyst/scientist. Three years of the experience must have been at a managerial level. A master's degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Duties Description The Director of Forensic Services reports to the Deputy Commissioner for Policy and Planning within the Division of Criminal Justice Services. The Director is responsible for overseeing the administration of the Statewide DNA Databank working closely with the New York State Police, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, the Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives, and the courts in the collection and analysis of designated offender samples. The Director is also responsible for directing the Commission on Forensic Science (Commission), DNA subcommittee, and other advisory bodies in regulating the forensic sciences, and develops and promotes a State accreditation structure for New York’s public forensic laboratories.

Specific Duties:
• Serve as DCJS’ representative to, and/or liaison with, the Commission on Forensic Science, the DNA Subcommittee and the New York Crime Laboratory Advisory Committee
• Research and evaluate quality assurance and quality control methodologies, existing accreditation programs, and minimum standards for forensic DNA analysis
• Oversee technical working groups to ensure that minimum standards for each forensic discipline, such as firearms, tool marks, serology, toxicology, questioned document, arson, fingerprints and footprints, and hair/fiber analysis are standardized and utilized statewide
• Recommend policy and legislation, as appropriate, relating to forensic services as a member of the Commission on Forensic Science and provide staff support through the Office, to the Commission and the DNA subcommittee
• Advise DCJS on distribution of funds for public forensic labs
• Coordinate a centralized forensic training program
• Survey law enforcement to assess the needs of the criminal justice system with respect to forensic services
• Represent DCJS at professional forensic and criminal justice association meetings
• Coordinate the activities of the forensic crime laboratories in New York State where appropriate to ensure optimal use of the DNA technology and the allocation of state funds
• Provide administrative direction for the Office of Forensic Services, including preparing budget requests, status reports as requested by Executive staff, supervision of Office of Forensic Services staff
• Oversee all "hit" tracking activities; compile necessary data and statistics on all databank issues apprising the DNA subcommittee and the NYS Commission on Forensic Science on all such activities
• Oversee staff in the implementation and maintenance of a Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kit tracking system as required by law
• Provide technical assistance to laboratories seeking reaccreditation and have appropriate staff prepare written evaluations of all laboratory reaccreditation efforts for the NYS Commission on Forensic Science
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities
• This position requires approximately 15% travel

Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Unit at DEI@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Schuyler Younkin

Telephone 518-485-6816

Fax 518-457-4000

Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email address listed above. Please reference posting # 168928 in your email / cover letter.

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