Forensic Lab Manager Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/adacounty/jobs/newprint/4803323) Apply  Forensic Lab Manager Salary $110,000.00 - $118,000.00 Annually Location Boise, ID Job Type Full-Time with Benefits Job Number 02489 Department Sheriff Division PSB- Crime Lab Opening Date 01/23/2025 Closing Date 2/16/2025 11:59 PM Mountain + Description + Benefits + Questions General Summary Do you meet our minimum hiring standards? Click here (https://adacounty.id.gov/sheriff/careers/hiring-standards-disqualifiers/) before applying. Plans, organizes and oversees the daily operations of the Ada County Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab and supervises personnel in the office, field, and laboratory settings. Manages annual budget forensic lab budget. Ensures compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation standards, as well as coordinating safety, security and quality of the laboratory. The Laboratory Manager may also perform routine casework of forensic evidence. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES Work is performed under the general direction of a Police Lieutenant who checks general work productivity and outcomes. Work requires the exercise of considerable discretion and independent judgment. SHIFT INFORMATION Generally Monday - Friday, day shift hours, with on-call responsibilities. BENEFITS Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurances Idaho PERSI retirement plan Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3% Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care Post-Employment Health Plan – 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours Employee Assistance Program (EAP) No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances Eleven (11) paid holidays annually Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities Wellness Program Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA Visit adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our full benefits package. Essential Functions + Performs advanced investigative and field supervisory functions and ensures activities conform to state and federal laws, professional practices, and laboratory regulations; + Provides expert assistance to detectives, prosecutor’s staff, and other law enforcement personnel related to the documentation and processing of crime scenes and the collection, preservation and processing of evidence; + Manages trial exhibits and evidence, and gives expert testimony in court on matters pertaining to crime scene investigation techniques, fingerprints, latent print identification and individualization, photography, lab findings or other forms of physical evidence identification; + Drafts, recommends, implements, and enforces policy and procedure protocols; + Sets work priorities of lab to meet most urgent needs. Oversees the inventory and maintenance of all supplies, equipment, and software for crime scenes, processing evidence, and developing photographs; + Monitors expenditures and recommends purchase approvals; + Prepares and administers budgets to address expenditures for crime lab operations; + Monitors and audits laboratory operations; + Develops strategic plans and goals, objectives and performance indicators; + Tracks work and caseloads, productivity and turnaround time, crime lab operations, oversees the collection of statistical information, analyzes and prepares reports; + Supervises personnel, assigns work, reviews and evaluates performance, counsels employees regarding programs, policies and procedures, resolves employee complaints, takes disciplinary action, interviews and hires employees, tracks time and coordinates vacation schedules. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Performs related functions as assigned. Job Requirements + Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; + Minimum of five years progressively responsible experience in the field of forensics and/or crime scene investigation, including at least one year experience in leading the work of others. Equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered. + Knowledge of proper crime scene investigation, evidence collection, preservation, and storage techniques; + Knowledge of laboratory methods, processes, and procedures specific to crime scene and evidence analysis and related state and federal lab requirements; + Knowledge of fingerprint identification and of methods of comparing latent versus known prints; + Knowledge of photography and processes involved in the criminal justice system; + Knowledge of the principles and practices of chemical and other scientific examination methods and procedures sufficient to evaluate, compare, and identify physical and fingerprint evidence; + Knowledge of training, and principles and practices of effective supervision. + Knowledge of Idaho Criminal Code and related laws; + Knowledge of hazards and safety practices associated with chemicals and infectious diseases. + Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices and procedures. + Skill preparing reports with a high degree of accuracy, and presenting findings using charts and graphs in a court of law; + Skill safely operating a motor vehicle; + Skill in the operation of a personal computer; + Ability to resolve problems; + Skill analyzing and comparing minute details, and organizing data; + Ability to plan, assign, and manage others and to ensure effective performance and results; Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing at a level necessary for efficient job performance; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: + Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license; + Must pass an oral examination, polygraph examination, credit and background check prior to hire; + This position is required to be on-call in order to perform the primary job responsibilities; + This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing. Work Environment & Physical Demands + This position requires the incumbent to work in an office environment, laboratory and in the field; + Must work with hazardous materials, heavy equipment and occasionally must negotiate fences, hazardous steep terrain with rough, rocky or wet surfaces; + The nature of the work will require the employee to be in the field for long periods of time under various weather conditions; + Incumbent may be subject to a variety of chemicals and infectious diseases; + Incumbent is required to visit crime scenes and be exposed to unpleasant images; + Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. DISCLAIMER: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code. Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families. Healthcare: + Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles + Post-employment health savings account Retirement and Investments Plans: + PERSI retirement benefits + 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match + 401(k) Wellbeing Program: + Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns. + Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program + Free bus pass Paid-leave: + 11 paid holidays per year + 8 weeks paid Parental Leave + Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee + Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee + 5 days paid bereavement leave Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible + Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible Optional Benefits: + Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account + NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance + Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance + Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance + AFLAC Visit us at adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our benefits package, including: paid leave, healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and more! 01 Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience? + Yes + No 02 Do you have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of forensics and/or crime scene investigation? + Yes + No 03 Do you have at least one year of experience in leading the work of others? + Yes + No 04 Describe your supervisory philosophy and summarize your supervisory experience. 05 Please describe any experience you have in preparing or managing a budget. 06 Are you familiar with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory accreditation standards? + Yes + No 07 I have reviewed the pay rate or range for this position and the posted wage is acceptable to me. + Yes + No 08 Are you willing to work the hours required for this particular position? This may include nights, weekends, holidays or other shifts as assigned. (See online posting for more specific shift information pertaining to this position). + Yes + No Required Question Employer Ada County Department Sheriff Address 7200 Barrister Dr. Boise, Idaho, 83704 Website www.adacounty.id.gov/sheriff Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email