About this role
Job Title Forensic Scientist III - CPay Rate Min to Mid Range $62,892.00 - $75,468.00Time Type Full timeSummary 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 Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.