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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT 405 DPS - CLD - Forensic Scientist I - III, Toxicology - 6052 - 6054 in Austin, Texas

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Copies of Official Transcripts are Required (Applications without Copies of Official Transcripts attached will be subject to rejection) 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://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en Condition of Employment: Prior to employment must provide documentation from a physician of visual acuity. All acuity testing must have occurred within six (6) months of 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 licensing. If the applicant has not passed a college-level statistics course, they 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. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Forensic Scientist I - ToxicologyPerforms (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 - ToxicologyPerforms 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 - ToxicologyPerforms 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 - Toxicology 1. Trains on receiving and returning evidence items and completing proper forms according to strict transfer procedures to guarantee and maintain the integrity of accepted chain of evidence for each item. 2. May contact various law enforcement officials and others to obtain and/or provide information related to offense to which provided evidence items are relevant. 3. Trains on preparation of preliminary and final reports concerning results of each analysis performed. 4. May serve as an expert witness in court. 5. Reads required training materials as they pertain to general laboratory functions and discipline specific manuals and procedures. 6. Receives instruction on the operation of complex analytical instrumentation. 7. Learns and performs basic analyses of biological specimens for alcohol/volatiles and/or drug content (Austin only). 8. Evaluates analytical data and prepare case reports. 9. Stays current with scientific literature specifically related to toxicology. 10. Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies. 11. Performs other duties as assigned. Forensic Scientist II - Toxicology 1. Receives and returns evidence items and completes proper forms according to strict transfer procedures to guarantee and maintain the integrity of accepted chain of evidence for each item. 2. Contacts various law enforcement officials and others to obtain and/or provide information related to offense to which provided evidence items are relevant. 3. Prepares preliminary and final reports concerning results of each analysis performed. 4. Serves as an expert witness in court. 5. Uses complex analytical instrumentation to perform the analysis of blood/urine for alcohol/volatiles and/or analyze body fluids for the presence or absence of pharmaceutical or illicit drugs (Austin only). 6. Evaluates analytical data and prepare case reports. 7. Completes technical review and proficiency tests as required. 8. Stays current with scientific literature specifically related to toxicology. 9. Performs instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and/or repair, as necessary. 10. Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies. 11. Performs other duties as assigned. Forensic Scientist III - Toxicology 1. Receives and returns evidence items and completes proper forms according to strict transfer procedures to guarantee and maintain the integrity of accepted chain of evidence for each item or handles individual characteristic database samples following relevant procedures. 2. Contacts various law enforcement officials, and others to obtain and/or provide information related to offense to which provided evidence items are relevant. 3. Prepares preliminary and/or final reports concerning results of each analysis performed. 4. Serves as an expert witness in court. 5. Researches forensic science field and studies current material in scientific journals regarding new advances and techniques in forensic examinations. 6. Lectures to or instructs law enforcement groups, schools, and others at the discretion of, or, in absence of supervisor. 7. Represents the Department at conferences and meetings. 8. Maintains professional contact with nationwide forensic examiners. 9. Performs more exacting and intricate examinations in most

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