FORENSIC SCIENTIST III (TOXICOLOGY) 2283
Under general supervision, an employee in this class
provides technical and/or administrative supervision of one (or more) sections
of the toxicology laboratory. The incumbent coordinates the performance of
highly technical analyses of the toxicology section. The work involves the use
of and maintenance of highly sophisticated laboratory equipment such as
spectrophotometers, gas and liquid chromatographs and mass spectrometers. The
incumbent is expected to perform the more complex examinations and maintain the
section as close to "State of the Art" as possible. Supervision is
exercised over a professional, subprofessional and clerical staff, and is
received from an administrative supervisor through conferences, case review and
established laboratory procedures. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Supervises and/or conducts complex chemical and
instrumental analyses on biologic tissues and fluids, or other evidence;
Supervises and assigns duties to
professional, subprofessional and clerical staff;
Supervises section program of
quality control and proficiency testing;
Supervises and/or evaluates new
methods of analysis in order to keep section at "State of the Art"
levels;
May assist in the selection and
purchase of scientific instruments and assist in maintaining inventory of
chemicals and materials;
Testifies and renders professional
opinions in court based on laboratory studies;
Consults with Chief-Toxicology
Laboratory regarding budgetary requirements;
May participate in scene
investigations.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of
analytical chemistry; thorough knowledge of instrumental techniques used in
chemical analyses, such as luminescence analysis and various types of
spectroscopy, chromatography, spectrometry and spectrophotometry; thorough
knowledge of wet chemical tests for drugs and other toxic agents; thorough
knowledge of penal and public health laws as they apply to evidence; skill in
laboratory manipulative techniques; ability to train, supervise and evaluate
the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale;
ability to make accurate observations and arrive at sound conclusions; ability
to perform routine maintenance on complex electronic laboratory equipment;
ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
patience; persistence; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a college with federally-authorized
accreditation or registration by NY State with
a Master's Degree in one of the natural (chemistry, biology, physics) or
forensic sciences, including or supplemented by at least sixteen (16) credits
in chemistry, and four (4) years of professional experience* in forensic
toxicology, at least two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory**
capacity.
*Professional experience is defined
as experience involving independent responsibility for the analysis of evidence
or specimens, and includes the signing and issuing of reports.
**Supervisory experience is defined
as experience involving the technical supervision of subordinate level
professional scientists.
NOTES: A Doctorate Degree in one of the natural or forensic
sciences will be substituted for two (2) years of the non-supervisory
experience.
Qualifying experience must have been gained
within the last ten (10) years.
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a
Forensic Scientist II (Toxicology).
NECESSARY SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT
Depending upon
assignment, possession of a professional license and registration, issued by
the New York State Education Department, as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist
will be required. Candidates must
maintain the license/certification during employment in the assignment.
At the time of appointment and during employment in this
title, employees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor
vehicle in New York State.
R12/1/06
Competitive
Review 7/23/15