Forensic Laboratory Director

• Directs all managerial duties of technical personnel with a pervasive quality consciousness to all aspects of forensic work
• Directs and implements the strategic plan, standards and practices that guide and support the delivery of high-quality forensic laboratory operations
• Directs staff engaged in coordinating forensic laboratory testing and analyses in multiple disciplines including but not limited to firearms, latent print development, latent print examination, DNA, evidence and evaluation, and photography
• Directs the preparation of technical manuals and other reports documenting the department's laboratory and quality standards, practices, and protocols
• Oversees the quality assurance of the laboratory by maintaining a robust quality assurance program including competency tests and internal proficiency tests
• Advises on scientific and technical quality across the department and ensures alignment and integration with strategic priorities, capabilities and initiatives
• Directs the accreditation process of the laboratory
• Manages the hiring, training, and evaluation of division staff
• Interprets the results of laboratory findings to law enforcement officers; and provides expert testimony in court
• Ensures the laboratory's equipment and records are maintained and modernized where necessary
• Oversees the preparation of the division's budget and the preparation of grant proposals to secure funding for program operations
• Stays abreast of advancements in the field by obtaining and maintaining discipline specific professional memberships and reading relevant peer reviewed journal articles
• Represents the department as a subject-matter expert and provides technical direction to laboratory partners
• Oversees scientific reports and articles on laboratory practices and findings including developing research studies and participating in research and outreach
• Represents the department at laboratory seminars and conferences, as required 

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

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