What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Forensic Scientist position at City of Albuquerque, NM?

Salary : $100,505.60 - $104,520.00 Annually

Location : Albuquerque, NM

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2500861

Department : Police

Division : PD-Evidence

Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 29 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit : NU

Position Summary

Lead, oversee and assign forensic caseloads and other related work to assigned staff responsible for examining, identifying, analyzing, evaluating and preserving evidence in the investigations of crimes. Perform a variety of other technical tasks, relative to the assigned area(s) of responsibility; maintain communications within the Scientific Evidence Division (SED) on any issues; and participate in the more complex and difficult work required within the assigned area(s) of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks / duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

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Master's degree from an accredited college or university in forensic science, chemistry, biology, a physical science, social science, business, public administration or a related field, plus three (3) years of discipline specific forensic experience, and three (3) years direct supervisory experience; or

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in forensic science, chemistry, biology, a physical science, social science, business, public administration or a related field, plus four (4) years of discipline specific forensic experience and applicable forensic certification (from the SED Director's Approved List), and (3) years direct supervisory experience; or

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in forensic science, chemistry, biology, a physical science, social science, business, public administration or a related field, plus five (5) years of discipline specific forensic experience, and (3) years direct supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

Operations, services, procedures and activities of a forensic laboratory
Training in the principles of laboratory management and supervision
Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
Advanced laboratory techniques, procedures and principles
Crime scene investigations
Methods and techniques of forensic evidence collection and evaluation
Operation of forensic instruments, equipment and tools
Operation of basic power and hand tools
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations
Computers and various programs and data bases

Preferred Skills & Abilities

Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments

Organize and review the work of staff in the area of work assigned

Independently perform the most difficult forensic evidence collection, identification and analysis

Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures

Maintain appropriate visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations

Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Recognize anomalies, formulate hypotheses and take appropriate action

Perform forensic evidence collection, identification and analysis

Operate a variety of forensic laboratory equipment and instruments in a safe and effective manner

Work independently in the absence of supervision

Prepare complex technical written and verbal reports

Understand and follow verbal and written instructions

Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships

Identify similarities and differences between shades, colors, shapes, sounds, forms, textures or physical appearance associated with job related objects, materials, tasks

Interpret a variety of technical instructions

Communicate clearly and concisely

Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits

The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.

The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.

Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.

Do you possess a forensic certification?

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?

Do you possess the supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerque's Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please include two (2) additional years in your supervisory experience (attach certificate, if applicable).

Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

No High School Diploma

High School Diploma or GED

Non / degree accredited- Some College

Associates

Bachelors

Masters

Juris Doctorate

Doctorate

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and / or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

No experience

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6 to less than 12 months

1 year to less than 2 years

2 years to less than 3 years

3 years to less than 4 years

4 years to less than 5 years

5 years to less than 6 years

6 years to less than 7 years

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12 years to less than 13 years

13 or more years

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