PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.
SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&
For new hires prior to employment must provide documentation from a physician of:
1. Visual acuity.
All acuity testing must have occurred within six (6) months prior to the start date.
Must be able to obtain a forensic analyst license from the Texas Forensic Science Commission in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure Title 1 Chapter 38.01 within one hundred eighty (180) days of starting employment.
A college-level statistics course is required for new hire licensing. If the applicant has not passed a college-level statistics course, he/she must be able to take, pass and provide official transcripts of a college-level statistics course from an accredited university or a program approved by the Forensic Science Commission (FSC), at personal expense, within one hundred eighty (180) days of starting employment.
Forensic Scientist I - Toxicology (A/V)
Performs (entry-level) training on laboratory tests, analyses, classifications, comparisons and identifications of all types of physical evidence from crime scenes with emphasis and specific recognized expertise in an option or specialty area identified above. Training involves interpreting analytical and instrumental results, and preparing written opinion reports. Trains on testimony as an expert witness in court as to results of analyses. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Forensic Scientist II - Toxicology (A/V)
Performs routine (journey-level) forensic science work. Work involves conducting laboratory tests, conducting analyses, and identifying all types of physical evidence from crime scenes with emphasis and specific recognized expertise in an option or specialty area identified above. Work involves interpreting analytical and instrumental results; establishing and maintaining records; preparing technical reports; and testifying as an expert witness in court. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Forensic Scientist III - Toxicology (A/V)
Performs moderately complex (journey-level) forensic science work. Work involves conducting laboratory analyses on database samples or physical evidence from crime scenes with emphasis and specific recognized expertise in an option or specialty area identified above. Work involves interpreting analytical and instrumental results; establishing and maintaining records; preparing technical reports; and testifying as an expert witness in court. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PublicSafety.pdf
Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Forensic Scientist I:
1. Develops communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively with our agencies and other customers regarding sensitive information related to the offense and/or analyses being done.
2. Learns how to use the laboratory information management system (LIMS) for purposes of evidentiary documentation, chain of custody, analysis, and other metrics within the laboratory.
3. Learns how to prepare reports that convey results for the analysis performed.
4. Learns how to represent the discipline and the results of analysis in testimony and may serve as an expert witness in court.
5. Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with the agency leave and attendance policies
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
7. Reads required training materials, performs observed and supervised exercises, completes independent exercises, and demonstrates understanding of analysis and procedures through the successful completion of competency test samples.
8. Receives instruction on the operation of complex analytical instrumentation.
9. Learns and performs basic analyses of biological specimens for alcohol/volatiles and/or drug content (Austin only).
10. Evaluates analytical data and prepare case reports and peer reviews case reports.
11. Learns legal aspects concerning the collection, analysis, and interpretation of toxicology samples.
12. Maintains awareness of scientific literature and current research specifically related to toxicology.
Forensic Scientist II:
1. Follows strict transfer procedures to guarantee and maintain the integrity and the chain of custody for each item of evidence.
2. Collaborates with agencies and other customers to exchange critical information regarding evidence and associated offenses.
3. Prepares reports that convey results for the analysis performed.
4. Serves as an expert witness in court.
5. Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with the agency leave and attendance policies
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
7. Uses complex analytical instrumentation to perform the analysis of biological specimens for alcohol/volatiles and/or drug content. (Austin only).
8. Evaluates analytical data and prepare case reports.
9. Completes technical reviews and proficiency tests as required.
10. Stays current with scientific literature specifically related to toxicology.
11. Performs instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and/or repair, as necessary.
Forensic Scientist III:
1. Follows strict transfer procedures to guarantee and maintain the integrity and the chain of custody for each item of evidence.
2. Collaborates with agencies and other customers to exchange critical information regarding evidence and associated offenses. Prepares reports that convey results for the analysis performed.
3. Serves as an expert witness in court.
4. Researches forensic science field and studies current material in scientific journals regarding new advances and techniques in forensic examinations.
5. Lectures to or instructs law enforcement groups, schools, and others at the discretion of, or, in absence of the supervisor.
6. Represents the Department at conferences and meetings.
7. Maintains professional contact with nationwide forensic examiners.
8. Performs more exacting and intricate examinations in most difficult cases and assists and teaches other examiners in the more difficult examinations.
9. Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
11. Uses complex analytical instrumentation to perform the analysis of biological specimens for alcohol/volatiles and/or drug content. (Austin only).
12. Evaluates analytical data and prepare case reports.
13. Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with the agency leave and attendance policies
14. Stays current with scientific literature specifically related to toxicology.
15. Performs instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and/or repair, as necessary.
16. Participates in method validations and assists in the technical aspects of quality assurance duties.
17. Demonstrates knowledge, understanding, and adherence to applicable laws/statutes, regulations, and policies.
