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FORENSIC SCIENTIST III- FIREARMS AND TOOLMARK SECTION |
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SALARY:
Table 1 Grade 67 $3,188.00 per month to $3,905.00 per month commensurate with
experience and qualifications CLOSING
DATE: Open Until Filled JOB
DESCRIPTION: Conducts
forensic science testing and/or analyses in the area of firearms and
toolmarks identification. Under direction, is responsible for identifying and
analyzing firearms and toolmarks. 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. May assist in
training lower level career path positions by conducting supervised casework. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation
from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in
Forensics, Chemistry, Natural Sciences or a closely related field and four
(4) years forensic laboratory experience. Must have a
valid driver's license. (Please enter driver's license information on Background
Information section of application.) Must have
available transportation during entire workday. Must secure
and maintain a favorable background investigation. Requires
considerable knowledge of one or more of the following forensic subjects:
analytical chemistry and laboratory procedures ,
serological and DNA analysis, firearms and toolmarks, photography and/or the
use of microscopy and other complex instrumentation. Requires skill
in communicating effectively with other professionals, both verbally and in
writing. Requires
ability to operate complex laboratory equipment, personal computers and basic
office equipment; and ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with co-workers, County employees, and outside organizations. Physical
requirements include lifting/carrying of 15-20 lbs., occasionally; visual
acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity
necessary to operate complex laboratory equipment, computer keyboard and
basic office equipment. Subject to reaching, standing, sitting, handling and
walking to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily
inside an laboratory environment with exposure to infectious diseases,
hazardous materials, flammable liquids, and unfavorable fumes
, vapors or odors. May be
required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek. Must submit
a resume of previous working experience. Kiosks are
available to apply online at the Bexar County Civil Service Commission Office,
located at the Heritage Plaza Building, 400 S. Main, San Antonio, TX 78204,
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Phone:
335-2549. Job Line: 335-6333. Building is accessible to disabled persons. THIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER |
The point of contact for the Firearms/Toolmarks section is:
Ed Love
Technical Leader-Forensic Scientist
Firearms/Toolmarks Section
Bexar Co. Crime Laboratory
7337 Louis Pasteur
San Antonio, TX 78229-4565
(210) 335-4161 office
(210) 335-4101 fax