Criminalist II City & County of San Francisco 36 reviews - San Francisco, CA 94124 $49.01 - $59.58 an hour Introduction 8260 Criminalist II Forensic Biology (DNA) This is a Position Based Test conducted in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rule 111A. ORGANIZATION: The San Francisco Police Department is committed to excellence in law enforcement and is dedicated to the people, traditions and diversity of our City. In order to protect life and property, prevent crime and reduce the fear of crime, the department provides service with understanding, response with compassion, performance with integrity and law enforcement with vision. The San Francisco Police Department established in 1849, enforces the law and investigates crime in San Francisco, including the San Francisco International Airport. The organization has grown into a nationally known police department providing law enforcement services to one of the most recognized cities in the United States. The department operates 10 district stations, a crime lab and a training academy. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The 8260 Criminalist II position is located at the San Francisco Police Department Forensic Services Division Crime Lab. Under general supervision, the Criminalist II Forensic Biology (DNA) specialty, evaluates and examines the nature, origin and significance of physical evidence in criminal investigations. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: * Examining evidence in criminal investigations for presence of biological evidence. * Performing chemical and genetic analyses of biological evidence. * Interpreting data. * Preparing detailed notes and reports of scientific findings. * Retrieving evidence from SFPD property control and/or from Medical Examiners office. * Complying with established quality control and safety standards. * Participating in technical and administrative review process. * Preparing casework folders. * Entering case information into a computer tracking system. * Maintaining and operating laboratory instruments. * Participating in semi-annual DNA-typing proficiency tests. * Providing impartial expert testimony in court and providing technical assistance to civilian and sworn personnel. * The Criminalist II also performs other related duties as required. Some assignments may require working weekends and/or holidays. Minimum Qualifications 1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in criminalistics, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a closely related field; AND 2. Two years of casework experience working in a laboratory performing duties of a criminalist (equivalent to the City's 8259 Criminalist I); AND 3. Possession of a valid drivers license. Note: Course work must include the subject areas of forensic science, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, or other subjects that provide a basic understanding of the foundation of forensic DNA analysis. Course work must include 9 (nine) cumulative semester hours or equivalent that cover the required subject areas. Substitution: Possession of a postgraduate degree in criminalistics, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or a closely related field with successful completion of coursework may be substituted for up to a year of the required laboratory experience. Applicants MUST demonstrate their experience, knowledge and responsibilities described above in the employment record section of the City application. A resume does NOT substitute for this section of the City application. How To Apply Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to register an account (if you have not already done so) and begin the application process. * Select the desired job announcement * Select Apply and read and acknowledge the information * Select either I am a New User if you have not previously registered, or I have Registered Previously * Follow instructions on the screen Computers are available for the public (from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco. Applicants may be contacted by email about this announcement and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org). Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Orla Petirs, by telephone at 415-837-7362, or by email at Orla.Petirs@sfgov.org Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456. Note: Falsifying ones education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Selection Procedures Oral Exam (Weight: 100%): Candidates will be tested to determine their relative knowledge, skill and ability level in job related areas, which may include but are not limited to: knowledge of current principles, methods and materials needed to examine items of physical evidence to identify biological materials; knowledge of the fundamental principles of forensic DNA analysis; knowledge of basic and advanced laboratory procedures, equipment and apparatuses used in a genetic laboratory setting; skill in handling, assessing, and manipulating of lab specimens; ability to perform routine and complex analytical procedures following established methods; ability to perform forensic DNA analytical procedures following established guidelines; ability to interpret data generated by laboratory tests, and draw appropriate conclusions and inferences following established standards; ability to present key facts, points, or inferences, orally, in a clear, organized and concise format; ability to prioritize workload as needed to accommodate high priority cases (flexibility). Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of 3 Scores. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. Eligible List: The eligible list resulting from this examination is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of six (6) months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. Background Investigation: Prior to employment with the San Francisco Police Department, a thorough background investigation will be conducted to determine the candidates suitability for employment. The investigation may include, but not be limited to: criminal history records, driving records, drug/alcohol screening, and other related employment and personal history records. Reasons for rejection may include use of controlled substances and alcohol, felony conviction, repeated or serious violations of the law, inability to work with co-workers, inability to accept supervision, inability to follow rules and regulations or other relevant factors. Candidates may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening, and must clear Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting. Criminal records will be carefully reviewed; candidates who do not report their complete criminal records on their applications will be disqualified. Applicants will be fingerprinted. Conviction History As a finalist for a job, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a finalist. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances, such as: * Candidates for positions with the Unified School District and the Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code. * Candidates for positions with the Recreation and Park Department may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under California Public Resources Code 5164. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, the hiring department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Disaster Service Workers All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Conclusion Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at www.jobaps.com/sf. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is abuse of discretion or no rational basis for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date. Reasonable Accommodation Request: Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this process must contact Orla Petirs by phone at 1(415) 837-7362 or if hearing impaired, 1(415) 575-6082 (TTY), or in writing at San Francisco Police Department, Staff Services Division 1245 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94158 as soon as possible. Information on requesting reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities can be found at: http://www.sfgov.org/site/sfdhr_page.asp?id=46205#applicants_with_disabilities Applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum eligibility requirements for this job announcement can find information on requesting a reasonable ADA Accommodation at: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#applicantswithdisabilities Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams: Information regarding seniority credit can be found at: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#senioritycredit Veterans Preference: Information regarding requests for Veterans Preference can be found at: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#veteranspreference General Information concerning City and County of San Francisco Employment Policies and Procedures: Important Employment Information for the City and County of San Francisco can be obtained at http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20 or hard copy at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor. Copies of Application Documents: Applicants should keep copies of all documents submitted, as these will not be returned. Right to Work: All persons entering the City and County of San Francisco workforce are required to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States. Exam Type: CPE Issued: June 21, 2018 Micki Callahan Human Resources Director Department of Human Resources Recruitment ID Number: PBT-8260-087853 POL/OP/415-837-7362 Benefits All employees hired on or after January 10, 2009 will be required (pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section A8.432) to contribute 2% of pre-tax compensation to fund retiree healthcare. In addition, most employees are required to make a member contribution towards retirement, ranging from 7.5%-13.25% of compensation. For more information on these provisions, please contact the personnel office of the hiring agency. 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