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Sacramento County Supervising Criminalist in Sacramento, California
Supervising Criminalist
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Supervising Criminalist
Salary
$127,660.32 - $155,180.16 Annually
Location
Sacramento, CA
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
27775-D
Department
District Attorney
Opening Date
04/26/2024
Closing Date
6/14/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
The Position
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This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
5/17/2024, 6/14/2024 (Final)
Supervising Criminalists supervise and oversee the work of Criminalists, Forensic Laboratory Technicians, and non-technical employees at the District Attorney's Laboratory of Forensic Services.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
principles and practices of supervision and training
principles, methods, materials, standards, practices, equipment, and techniques of forensic science
principles of chemistry, physics, biochemistry, physiology, zoology, botany, statistics, and photography as related to forensic science
common types of evidence, such as narcotics, poisons, trace, firearms, and explosives
laws of evidence, criminal procedure, and crimes
laboratory safety
principles of budget development and administration
Ability to
supervise, train, and evaluate staff
perform a variety of difficult chemical, instrumental, and other complex laboratory analyses
interpret federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to physical evidence
develop and maintain good working relationships with those encountered during the course of work
promote and enforce safe work practices and handling of hazardous substances
prepare and analyze complex reports and correspondence
testify in court
adhere to established code of ethics
handle exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, pharmacology, biology, microbiology, criminalistics (with emphasis in chemistry), or a closely related scientific field. Coursework must have included successful completion of 8 semester / 12 quarter units of general chemistry and 3 semester / 4.5 quarter units of quantitative analysis
AND
Either: Three years full-time experience as a Criminalist Level III or above in Sacramento County service,
Or: Nine (9) years of full-time paid experience as an analyst in a crime laboratory, three years of which must have been at a level comparable to the Sacramento County classification of Criminalist Level III or above.
Note: A Master's degree in criminalistics, chemistry, biology, or a closely related scientific field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (http://www.personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/EducationalDocumentsGuidelines.pdf) or speak to someone in our office before the final filing date listed in this notice.
General Requirements
Some positions in this class may require a valid California Driver (Class C) License prior to appointment. Failure to maintain a valid License may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Incumbents appointed to positions whose duties include the analysis of blood alcohol are required to obtain a Forensic Alcohol Analyst / Supervisor License issued by the State of California within one year of appointment date.
Note: Failure to obtain and maintain the appropriate valid Forensic Alcohol Analyst / Supervisor License may constitute cause for personnel action, up to and including dismissal from the class, under applicable Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.
Criminal History and Background Investigation: Candidates must pass a criminal history and background check, which may include contact of prior employers and personal references. Candidates will be fingerprinted through the California Department of Justice Live Scan process for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record. A set of fingerprints is furnished to the California Department of Justice and to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:All positions require incumbents to:
Stand, walk, and/or sit for long periods of time, such as while conducting analysis in the laboratory or processing a crime scene
Move with sufficient personal agility to collect and process evidence at a variety of crime scenes, such as clandestine drug laboratories, automobiles, trash bins, etc.
Possess sufficient manual dexterity to manipulate and operate laboratory equipment
Lift and transport items weighing up to 50 pounds, such as bags and/or boxes of evidence
Visually distinguish color, shape, size, number, and picture resolution quality
Withstand exposure to disagreeable elements such as extreme weather conditions, malodorous and/or decomposing samples, blood, bodily fluids, etc.
Competency / Proficiency Testing:
Incumbents are required to successfully complete competency testing prior to beginning casework in a new core or sub-discipline.
Incumbents are required to successfully complete annual Proficiency Testing as required by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors / Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD / LAB).
Equipment Used: Incumbents are required to safely operate the following equipment in the performance of duties:
A variety of County-owned vehicles
A variety of laboratory equipment and tools, such as microscopes, centrifuges, gas chromatograph-mass spectrometers, etc.
Various office equipment, such as telephones, copiers, and fax machines.
Hours of Work: Incumbents may be required to work irregular hours, holidays, and weekends at various locations as necessary.
Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sacramento) to apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here (https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx) for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
For information regarding County jobs:
www.saccountyjobs.net
Applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during employment examinations: For more information, please review the Job Applicant Exam Reasonable Accommodation Information (https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/DCOJobApplicantExamReasonableAccommodation.aspx) and submit an Employment Exam Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form .
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).
GENERAL BENEFITS:
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.
SALARY STEP INCREASES:
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.
PAY:
All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.
VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.
HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized.
SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.
PARENTAL LEAVE:
Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.
RETIREMENT:
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.
HEALTH INSURANCE:
The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.
DENTAL INSURANCE:
The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.
LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:
Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
Marriage or Family Relationships
Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.
DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION:
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.
SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:
The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.
SELECTION AND PLACEMENT
Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.
Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.
"Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:
If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.
OPEN EXAMINATIONS:
Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.
CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:
Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.
ELIGIBLE LISTS:
Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.
EXAMINATION RATINGS:
Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.
APPEAL PROCESS:
Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.
Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx
OTHER INFORMATION
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.
"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.
CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:
Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.
CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.
SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):
Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:
Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.
DRIVER LICENSE:
Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.
AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:
Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:
Become a union member;
Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,
Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.
FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:
Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.
01
The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.
Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.
In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.
By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
I have read and understood the above instructions.
02
The minimum education REQUIREMENTS for this position are as follows: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, pharmacology, biology, microbiology, criminalistics (with an emphasis in chemistry), or a closely related scientific field. Coursework must have included successful completion of eight (8) semester/12 quarter units of general chemistry and three (3) semester/four and a half (4.5) quarter units of QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS. Select the one box that best describes how you meet the minimum requirements for the position.
In addition to meeting the education requirement, I have three (3) or more years of full-time experience as a Criminalist Level III or above in Sacramento County service.
In addition to meeting the education requirement, I have a Master's degree in criminalistics, chemistry, biology, or a closely related scientific field AND two (2) or more years of full-time experience as a Criminalist Level III or above in Sacramento County service.
In addition to meeting the education requirement, I have nine (9) or more years of full-time paid experience as an analyst in a crime laboratory, three years of which are at a level comparable to the Sacramento County classification of Criminalist III or above.
In addition to meeting the education requirement, I have a Master's degree in criminalistics, chemistry, biology, or a closely related scientific field AND eight (8) or more years of full-time paid experience as an analyst in a crime laboratory, three years of which are at a level comparable to the Sacramento County classification of Criminalist III or above.
I do not meet the minimum requirements for the position.
03
Select the one box that best describes how you meet the minimum requirements specific to your completion of GENERAL CHEMISTRY coursework.
I have completed eight (8) semester/12 quarter units or more of general chemistry.
I do not meet this education requirement for the position.
04
Select the one box that best describes how you meet the minimum requirements specific to your completion of QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS coursework (units must be associated with chemistry or a closely related scientific field).
I have completed three (3) semester/four and a half (4.5) quarter units or more of quantitative analysis.
I do not meet this education requirement for the position.
05
A copy of your transcripts verifying that you meet the minimum education requirements must be submitted.
I understand and I have submitted a copy of my transcripts to verify that I meet the minimum education requirements.
06
Select the one box that best describes the highest level of education specific to the position that you have completed.
I have a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, pharmacology, biology, microbiology, criminalistics (with emphasis in chemistry), or a closely related scientific field.
I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, pharmacology, biology, microbiology, criminalistics (with emphasis in chemistry), or a closely related scientific field.
I have an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, pharmacology, biology, microbiology, criminalistics (with emphasis in chemistry), or a closely related scientific field.
I have completed some college level course work in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, pharmacology, biology, microbiology, criminalistics (with emphasis in chemistry), or a closely related scientific field.
I have an Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university; my degree/degrees are not in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, pharmacology, biology, microbiology, criminalistics, or a closely related field.
None of the above..
07
Select all the boxes for which you are currently a member.
American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS).
American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT).
American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI).
American Society of Crime Lab Directors (ASCLD).
American Society of Trace Evidence Examiners (ASTEE).
Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners (AFTE).
California Association of Crime Lab Directors (CACLD).
California Association of Criminalists (CAC).
International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts (IABPA).
International Association for Forensic Scientists.
International Association for Identification (IAI).
Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists.
Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists (MAFS).
Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists (NEAFS).
Northwest Association of Forensic Scientists (NWAFS).
Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT).
Southwest Association of Forensic Scientists (SWAFS).
Other professional Forensic Association(s).
None of the above.
08
Select all the boxes that list associations/boards for which you have obtained one or more professional certifications.
American Board of Criminalistics (ABC).
American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT).
American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI).
Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners (AFTE).
International Association for Forensic Scientists.
International Association for Identification (IAI).
Other professional Forensic Association(s).
None of the above.
09
Select the one box that best describes the number of professional certifications you have already obtained from the following associations/boards:
American Board of Criminalistics (ABC)
American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT)
American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI)
Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners (AFTE)
International Association for Forensic Scientists
International Association for Identification (IAI)
Please note that you may be required to provide copies of your certificates during the hiring process.
None.
I possess one (1) professional certification.
I possess two (2) professional certifications.
I possess three (3) professional certifications.
I possess four (4) professional certifications.
I possess five (5) or more professional certifications.
I am currently enrolled in one (1) or more certification programs with one (1) or more of the listed associations/boards.
10
Select all the boxes for which you have completed specialized forensic training courses.
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF).
American Academy of Forensic Scientists (AAFS).
Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners (AFTE).
California Criminalistics Institute (CCI).
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts (IABPA).
International Association for Identification (IAI).
Other Educational Institution(s) with recognized Forensic Science Program(s).
None of the above.
11
Select the one box that best describes the specialized forensic training courses for which you have completed and obtained a certificate of completion with the following associations/institutions:
Alcohol Tobacco Firearms (ATF)
American Academy of Forensic Scientists (AAFS)
Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners (AFTE)
California Criminalistics Institute (CCI)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts (IABPA)
International Association for Identification (IAI)
Other educational institutions with recognized Forensic Science Programs--not to include college coursework
Please note that you may be required to provide copies of your certificates during the hiring process.
None.
I possess one (1) certificate of completion.
I possess two (2) certificates of completion.
I possess three (3) certificates of completion.
I possess four (4) certificates of completion.
I possess five (5) or more certificates of completion.
12
Select the one box that best describes the number of specialized forensic training seminars you have attended with the following associations/institutions:
Alcohol Tobacco Firearms (ATF)
American Academy of Forensic Scientists (AAFS)
Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners (AFTE)
California Criminalistics Institute (CCI)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts (IABPA)
International Association for Identification (IAI)
Other educational institutions with recognized Forensic Science Programs--not to include college coursework
None.
One (1) or two (2) seminars.
Three (3) or four (4) seminars.
Five (5) or six (6) seminars.
Seven (7), but less than ten (10) seminars.
Ten (10) or more seminars.
13
For all Quantitative Analysis and general chemistry courses completed, provide the following:
Course Title
Course Code
College or University
Dates attended/completed
Additionally, list the following:
Degrees conferred at accredited colleges and universities
Specialized forensic training certificates obtained and seminars attended
Professional certifications for which you possess, including date obtained and expiration date, if applicable
Professional boards and associations for which you are a current member
If you have no relevant education nor training, please write "None".
14
Select all the boxes for which you have been qualified to conduct casework in a forensic laboratory.
Alcohol.
Biology.
Bloodstain interpretation.
Controlled substances.
Crime scenes.
Distance determination.
Explosives.
Fibers.
Fingerprints.
Fire debris.
Firearms.
General chemical/physical unknowns.
Glass.
Gunshot residue.
Hair.
Impression evidence.
Paint.
Physical Exams.
Tapes.
Toolmarks.
Toxicology.
Trace.
None of the above.
15
Select the one box that best describes the disciplines for which you have been professionally qualified to conduct forensic laboratory casework:
Alcohol
Biology
Bloodstain interpretation
Controlled substances
Crime scenes
Distance determination
Explosives
Fibers
Fingerprints
Fire debris
Firearms
General chemical/physical unknowns
Glass
Gunshot residue
Hair
Impression evidence
Paint
Physical exams
Tapes
Toolmarks
Toxicology
Trace
None.
I have been professionally qualified to conduct casework in a forensic laboratory on one (1) of the listed disciplines.
I have been professionally qualified to conduct casework in a forensic laboratory on two (2) of the listed disciplines.
I have been professionally qualified to conduct casework in a forensic laboratory on three (3) of the listed disciplines.
I have been professionally qualified to conduct casework in a forensic laboratory on four (4) of the listed disciplines.
I have been professionally qualified to conduct casework in a forensic laboratory on five (5) or more of the listed disciplines.
16
For each of the disciplines for which you have been professionally qualified to conduct forensic laboratory casework, list the discipline and provide the date range for which you were responsible for conducting the casework. If you have no relative experience, please write "None".
17
Are you currently or have you ever been appointed as a Technical Lead in a forensic laboratory?
Yes.
No.
18
If you answered yes in response to the prior question, list the disciplines for which you have been appointed as a Technical Lead in a forensic laboratory. Additionally, provide the dates for which you served as a Technical Lead for each discipline. If you have no forensic laboratory technical lead experience, please write "None".
19
Select all the boxes for which you have experience specific to public forensic presentations.
Developing, presenting, and overseeing forensic related presentations to audiences of forensic professionals.
Developing, presenting, and overseeing forensic related presentations for a civic group/class/school.
Developing and/or presenting scientific laboratory presentations for internal laboratory staff.
None of the above.
20
Select the one box that best describes your experience with forensic scientific publications.
None.
I have co-authored one (1) or more forensic related publications as a forensic scientist.
I have authored one (1) or more forensic related publications as a forensic scientist.
21
Select all the boxes for which you have full-time paid experience at a level equal to or greater than Sacramento County's Criminalist III position.
Please click here ( https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sacramento/classspecs/16359?keywords=criminalist&pagetype=classSpecifications) to review the Criminalist job class.
Acting as liaison with the courts, law enforcement, coroner, and other public or private agencies.
Independently conducting highly technical forensic science casework.
Interpreting federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to physical evidence.
Researching technical journals, textbooks, chemical manuals, and other source materials to determine the best methods of performing analytical testing.
Training laboratory staff.
None of the above.
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Select all the boxes for which you have been qualified to testify in court regarding the results on forensic analysis specific to the forensic discipline.
Alcohol.
Biology.
Bloodstain interpretation.
Controlled substances.
Crime scenes.
Distance determination.
Explosives.
Fibers.
Fingerprints.
Fire debris.
Firearms.
General chemical/physical unknowns.
Glass.
Gunshot residue.
Hair.
Impression evidence.
Paint.
Physical Exams.
Tapes.
Toolmarks.
Toxicology.
Trace.
None of the above.
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Specific to the following disciplines, select the one box that best represents the number of disciplines for which you have been qualified to testify in court regarding the results of a forensic analysis:
Alcohol
Biology
Bloodstain interpretation
Controlled substances
Crime scenes
Distance determination
Explosives
Fibers
Fingerprints
Fire debris
Firearms
General chemical/physical unknowns
Glass
Gunshot residue
Hair
Impression evidence
Paint
Physical exams
Tapes
Toolmarks
Toxicology
Trace
None.
One (1) of the listed disciplines.
Two (2) of the listed disciplines.
Three (3) of the listed disciplines.
Four (4) of the listed disciplines.
Five (5) or more of the listed disciplines.
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Select all the boxes for which you have supervisory and/or management experience.
Interviewing and hiring.
Mentoring, coaching, and developing staff.
Planning, scheduling, and coordinating work operations.
Prioritizing, assigning, monitoring, and reviewing casework.
Promoting and enforcing safe work practices and handling of hazardous substances.
Preparing and delivering performance evaluations and evaluating staff productivity and achievements.
Addressing staff grievances as dictated via labor contract agreements.
Resolving personnel issues and/or leading others in an effort to resolve and eliminate personnel conflicts.
Discipline and/or conducting disciplinary related investigations.
None of the above.
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Select all of the boxes for which you have paid and/or intern experience working with the listed analytical instrumentation.
Breath alcohol instrument.
Comparison microscope.
DNA extraction instrumentation.
DNA thermocycler.
DNA typing instrumentation.
Gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer (GC/MS).
Immunoassay.
Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS).
Infrared spectrophotometer (IR or FTIR).
Liquid chromatograph/mass spectrometer (LC/MS).
Liquid chromatograph/Time of flight mass spectrometer.
Photographic equipment.
Polarized light microscope.
Quantitative PCR Instrumentation.
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).
Other analytical instrumentation.
None of the above.
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Describe in detail your employment experience that qualifies you for the Supervising Criminalist position with the County of Sacramento. For all experience listed, provide the following:
Employer(s)
Dates of employment
Position title(s)
Position level (e.g. management, supervisory, technical lead, intern, etc.)
Primary duties and responsibilities, to include experience as related to selections for each prior supplemental question
If you have no relevant experience, please write "None".
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Select the one box that describes your current valid California Driver License.
I have the ability to immediately obtain a California Class C Driver License.
I possess a California Class C Driver License or higher.
I do not possess nor have the ability to obtain a California Class C Driver License.
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Candidates selected for hire will be required to successfully pass a law enforcement background investigation. Select the below box to acknowledge your understanding of the background requirements.
I understand that if I am considered for hire that I will be required to submit the documentation required for the background investigation and that successful passing of the background investigation is required prior to appointment.
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The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.
I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.
Yes.
No.
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I have read the General Requirements and Other Requirements as stated on the job announcement.
Yes.
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Address
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Phone
(916) 874-5593
Website
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