FORENSIC SCIENTIST
Firearms & Toolmarks
Position CF011
Salary: $50,139 - $83,880
Location: Roanoke
The Virginia Department of Forensic Science is seeking a qualified applicant to serve as
a Firearms & Toolmarks examiner in the Western Regional Laboratory, located in
Roanoke, Virginia. The Forensic Scientist is responsible to examine, compare and
evaluate a wide variety of items such as various firearms, unfired ammunition, fired
components, clothing, tools and objects bearing toolmarks. Testify in courts of law as
experts on examinations performed. Work with examiners, officials and law enforcement
personnel during analytical examinations to support criminal investigations. Job requires
some travel.
Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; experience as a qualified Forensic
Scientist conducting examinations on firearm & toolmark evidence; experience testifying
in court as an expert in the field; successful completion of a documented training
program and/or demonstration of competency; ability to work independently, set
priorities and work efficiently, keep accurate records, accurately analyze, interpret data
and develop conclusions; ability to precisely explain and defend scientific results both
verbally and in writing; knowledge of laboratory safety and QA/QC procedures; valid
driver’s license and/or other means of reliable transportation. Applicants should be
prepared for oral and/or practical examinations during the interview.
Preferred qualifications: Experience using the NIBIN network; membership in and/or
certification by AFTE; experience working in an accredited forensic science laboratory;
and familiarity with ASCLD/LAB accreditation criteria.
If a fully qualified Forensic Scientist candidate cannot be found, the position will be filled
as a Forensic Scientist Trainee at a salary of $43,600. The training will take place at the
Central Laboratory in Richmond, VA and will last approximately 24 months, dependent
upon the qualifications of the selected candidate. Upon completion of training, the
trainee will be assigned to the Western Laboratory in Roanoke, VA.
SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST PROVIDE A DNA SAMPLE VIA A BUCCAL SWAB (SALIVA
SAMPLE), BE FINGERPRINTED, DRUG TESTED AND PASS A BACKGROUND SECURITY
CHECK
Applicants must apply electronically using the State of Virginia’s Recruitment
Management System (RMS) by August 4, 2015. The RMS can be accessed using the
link: https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com. Contact Julie Smith at (804)588-4053 for
assistance.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Posted 7/15/15