State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Forensic Science Examiner 2 (40 Hour) (2588FP)

$41.32-$55.83 Hourly / $3,305.02-$4,466.33 BiWeekly /
$86,261.00-$116,571.00 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 acting as a working lead of a section consisting of specialized activities and conducting a variety of highly, advanced technical and complex tests in the analysis of physical evidence.

DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID (DNA) SECTION: Incumbents are responsible for acting as a working lead and performing the most complex analysis of forensic biology evidence such as nuclear and mitochondrial deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION SECTION: Incumbents are responsible for acting as a working lead and performing the most complex analysis of evidence such as latent fingerprints, electronic/digital imaging, firearms, ballistics, toolmarks, questioned documents, imprints and investigating electronic related criminal activity.

TOXICOLOGY SECTION: Incumbents are responsible for acting as a working lead and performing the most complex analysis of forensic biology evidence such as trace, physical, chemical samples, autopsy specimens, body fluids, hairs, fibers and identification of suspected poisonous substances.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from a Forensic Science Examiner 3 or employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Leads Forensic Science Examiner 1's and other staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Plans unit workflow and determines priorities;
  • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work;
  • Establishes and maintains unit procedures;
  • Provides staff training and assistance;
  • Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;
  • Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
  • Ensures that evidence is being processed in correct sequence;
  • Oversees implementation of quality assurance/control programs in an area of expertise;
  • Formulates, designs and oversees research projects;
  • Acts as a technical resource expert for laboratory when highly complex and technical forensic analysis is required;
  • Reconstructs or assists in reconstruction of complex crime scenes;
  • Maintains instrumentation and equipment and safeguards laboratory physical evidence;
  • Prepares comprehensive complex reports;
  • Testifies in court as an expert witness;
  • Trains laboratory staff and law enforcement personnel on newly developed procedures and techniques;
  • Develops and implements new technical procedures utilizing new or current instrumentation or technology;
  • Oversees validation testing for all new procedures implemented;
  • May make recommendations on policies or standards;
  • May prepare reports and correspondence;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • current laboratory facilities, methods, equipment, instrumentation and material;
    • modern methods of criminal investigations and identification;
    • applicable techniques and procedures for analyzing evidentiary materials;
    • physical laboratory instrumentation, documents, firearms, fingerprints and crime reconstruction techniques;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • independently conduct technical, analytical, consultative and research activities;
    • utilize computer software;
    • act as an expert witness in a court of law on complex and sensitive cases;
    • reconstruct crime scenes;
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of experience in forensic analysis of evidentiary material.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the full working level independently performing complex forensic analysis of evidentiary material.

 

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Forensic Science Examiner 1.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology or closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience required on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology or closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • A Ph.D. in forensic science, applied genomics, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular and cell biology or closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • 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 permanent appointment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(17)-Laboratory/Scientific Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(11)-HEALTH PROF (P-1)

EEO

(3)-Technician

SALARY INFORMATION

FP 25

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 Forensic Science Examiner 2 (40 Hour) in Salary Group FP 25 approved effective August 10, 2012. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final No. 23-024

EFFECTIVE DATE

01/23/2023

CLASS: 2588FP; EST: 4/4/1980; REV: 2/28/2023;