Topic: Cuyahoga County (OHIO) Firearms Supervisor

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Due to an unexpected vacancy we are posting for a Firearms and Toolmarks Lab Supervisor at the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiners Office, Regional Forensic Science Laboratory.
Salary: $78,561.60 - $104,748.80 04/12/2018
This is a noncompetitive civil service position. All communications regarding your qualifications and the civil service eligibility list will be made via email, using the address on your online profile. You must monitor your email for communications about important deadlines. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor of Science degree in natural/physical science; successful completion from a training program and six (6) years of firearm/toolmark casework experience; some supervisory experience is desirable; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Successful completion from a training program and two years of firearms and toolmark casework experience (which may include time from the training program). RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises assigned staff; prioritizes, assigns, reviews, and coordinates work; ensures that activities are completed on-time and accurately; ensures that rush case requests are handled properly and in a timely fashion; consults with staff to review work requirements, status, and problems; monitors and provides for training needs; prepares and conducts employee performance evaluations as scheduled or required; assists staff with complex or problem situations; responds to employee issues and concerns; manages case statistics. Conducts examinations and comparisons of firearms, bullets, shells, casings, tool marks and other related items; applies instrumental, physical, and/or chemical techniques in the examination of firearm and tool mark evidence; disassembles, reassembles, renders safe, and tests firearms to determine operability, safety, and accuracy; documents unique characteristics and records physical parameters using measuring projections, micrometers, etc.; performs distance determination and examination of gunshot patterns with test standards; uploads into and reviews data from NIBIN, the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network; prepares findings and issues reports based on the results of the examination; performs administrative and technical case review. Updates and/or drafts Standard Operating Procedures; reviews procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation guidelines; conducts legal and scientific research for new trends and developments affecting firearms examination; implements and enforces quality assurance procedures; ensures that proper safety procedures are followed. Communicates with a variety of individuals and groups; oversees lectures, internships, department tours, and detective requests; testifies in court; presents lectures to students, lawyers, and law enforcement personnel. Ensures that supplies and equipment are available so that productivity is not interrupted; reviews purchase orders for technical accuracy; ensures that supplies and reagents are ordered in a timely fashion. Attends and participates in professional group meetings, conferences, seminars and trainings; stays abreast of new trends and information in the field; validates new procedures and implements and trains analysts on new procedures; conducts unit meetings with staff. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete an on-line profile. Applications and resumes will only be accepted through the on-line process. All job offers are made with the understanding that prospective employees pass a drug test and a criminal background investigation prior to being hired. Reasonable accommodation is available to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability that needs to be accommodated, please contact the Department of Human Resources/ADA Coordinator at (216) 443-7190. Please note that this position may be subject to an oath of office and/or bonding requirements pursuant to Chapter 107 of the Cuyahoga County Code. Equal Opportunity Employer - Smoke-free and Drug-free Workplace. Visit our website: https://applyonline.cuyahogacounty.us/OnlineJob/jobpostings.aspx
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Applications must be received by 4:30 pm, April 12, 2018