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Bexar County, TX

Forensic Scientist III - C

Madison, SD

$62K - $75K/yr

Conducts forensic science testing and/or analyses in Seized Drugs * Assists in training lower level ... beyond entry level coursework, and two (2) years of applicable forensic laboratory experience

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Forensic Scientist III - C

Bexar County, TX

Madison, SD

$62K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Vision, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

Bexar County rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

772nd of 836 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Job Title

Forensic Scientist III - C

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

$62,892.00 - $75,468.00

Time Type

Full time

Summary

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conducts forensic science testing and/or analyses in Seized Drugs

  • Assists in training lower level career path positions by conducting supervised casework

  • Interprets test results and prepares forensic reports on findings

  • Testifies in court as an expert witness

  • Provides scientific results to law enforcement agencies and answers questions related to findings

  • Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree in
    Chemical, Physical, Biological Science, or Forensic Science, 16 credit hours of Chemistry beyond entry level coursework, and two (2) years of applicable forensic laboratory experience

  • Must have three (3) semester credit hours (or equivalent) college-level statistics course or a program approved by the Texas Forensic Science Commission or be able to obtain the required credit hours within one (1) year of hire

  • Ability to provide a copy of school transcripts

  • Considerable knowledge of analytical chemistry and laboratory procedures

  • Ability to safely handle evidence; ability to determine required amount of material necessary for testing; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to operate personal computer; ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, law enforcement agencies and the general public

  • Must obtain and maintain a Texas Forensic Analyst License within one (1) year of employment or will be subject to termination

  • Must maintain an average of 80% productivity, as defined in the Crime Laboratory Career Path. As a partial qualification to advance to the Forensic Scientist IV position, must achieve an average of 80% productivity AND equal to or greater than the Section average productivity in which the majority of hours billed occurred, as defined in the Crime Laboratory Career Path.

  • Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance

  • Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

  • Must have a valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance

  • Must have available transportation during entire workday

  • May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

  • Constantly working in indoor conditions; laboratory environment with exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, flammable liquids, unfavorable fumes, vapors, or odors, and bio-hazardous materials and radiation

  • Frequently moves items weighing up to 10-20 pounds

  • Occasionally moves items 20-30 pounds

  • Occasionally moves about the office

  • Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information

  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

  • Positions self to perform essential functions

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position

  • Must have visual acuity (correctable to 20/20 eyesight) and be able to distinguish colors

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee's spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX - Official Website

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