State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Deputy Director of Forensic Biology and DNA (6398VR)

$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 serves for directing the operations of the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) and Forensic Biology units.

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 Nuclear DNA, Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), Forensic Biology and other staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) and Forensic Biology units;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages division activities;
  • Formulates program goals and objectives;
  • Formulates DNA and forensic biology policies and procedures;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
  • Evaluates staff;
  • Prepares the section budget;
  • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact program activities;
  • Maintains compliance with all policies and procedures of the laboratory: Quality Assurance Standards (QAS) established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) or current laboratory accrediting body, International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC 17025), and Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM);
  • Maintains accreditation program and CODIS requirements;
  • Ensures all instruments and techniques validated according to QAS guidelines;
  • Researches new methodology and modifies existing technology;
  • Oversees grant administration;
  • Coordinates preparation for section annual audits;
  • Serves as division representative to Connecticut DNA Data Bank Panel;
  • Oversees comprehensive training system to provide requisite education and training as required by accrediting organizations;
  • Manages operational concepts with LEAN and Six SIGMA to improve quality of outputs in analytical processes;
  • 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, regulations and procedures;
    • theory, principles and practices in nuclear and mitochondrial DNA analysis and interpretation;
    • collecting, examining and analyzing DNA and forensic biology evidence within a forensic laboratory environment;
    • accreditation standards;
    • 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 create and implement research projects;
  • Ability to interpret findings and defend results.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Master's degree in forensic science or a closely related field and eight (8) years of professional experience in forensic analysis of evidentiary material with significant experience in forensic biology and/or DNA.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity overseeing forensic biology and/or DNA 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 are required to have successfully completed the FBI/QAS or ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) forensic auditor training or must complete the training within six (6) months of date of hire.
  • 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 Forensic Biology and DNA in Salary Group VR 99 approved effective April 22, 2022. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute ยง 5-200a. Revised to modify content) Final No. 24-110

EFFECTIVE DATE

06/26/2024
CLASS: 6398VR; EST: 11/2/2012; REV: 7/16/2024;