State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Deputy Director Of Toxicology, Controlled Substance and Chemistry (1895VR)

$0.01-$478.93 Hourly / $0.00-$0.00 BiWeekly /
$1.00-$999,999.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services this class is accountable for directing the operations of the Toxicology, Controlled Substance and Chemistry units of the laboratory which is responsible for the analysis of autopsy specimens, body fluids, hair fibers and identification of suspected poisonous substances.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from the Director of the Division of Scientific Services or other administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff of the Toxicology, Controlled Substance and Chemistry units.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of the Toxicology, Controlled Substance, Chemistry, Instrumentation and Trace units;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages division activities;
  • Formulates program goals and objectives;
  • Develops or assists in development of related policies and procedures of the section in conjunction with the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) or current laboratory accrediting body and the International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC 17025);
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
  • Evaluates staff;
  • Prepares the section budget;
  • Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of division who might impact on program activities;
  • Determines laboratory techniques and procedures necessary to examine specimens and samples submitted;
  • Develops security and control procedures;
  • Researches new methodology and modifies existing technology;
  • Oversees grant administration;
  • Coordinates preparation for section annual audits;
  • Ensures planning and maintenance of professional development and training requirements;
  • Provides expert testimony;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • theory, principles and practices of analytical chemistry, spectrophotometry and spectrography;
    • techniques of biochemical and toxicological analyses;
    • physical, physiological and pharmacological effects of poisons and absorption, storage and elimination;
    • principles and practices of forensic science;
    • quality management principles and process improvement techniques;
  • Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) computer software;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written skills;
  • Considerable ability to interpret findings and defend results.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Ph.D. in clinical and forensic toxicology or related scientific discipline and eight (8) years of professional experience in forensic analysis of evidentiary materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity overseeing activities of professional forensic science laboratory personnel.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Forensic Science Examiner 3.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must be willing to periodically undergo tests or immunizations for communicable diseases.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to work flexible hours.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and facts in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be conducted before persons are certified for appointment.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

Compensation shall be based upon the duties and responsibilities assigned to each individual position. For compensation calculation purposes this class will be benchmarked at MP 70.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(17)-Laboratory/Scientific Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

VR 99

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Deputy Director of Toxicology, Controlled Substance and Chemistry in Salary Group VR 99 approved effective April 22, 2022 (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to modify content and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-110

EFFECTIVE DATE

06/26/2024
CLASS: 1895VR; REV: 7/16/2024;