Forensic Scientist II - Firearms

Position Description
**Forensic Scientist Trainee, I, and II – Firearms job announcements are open simultaneously. As an applicant, you may only apply for one position, either Forensic Scientist Trainee, Forensic Scientist I, or Forensic Scientist II. Based on the minimum qualifications set forth below. If you have no full-time professional Firearms experience, please apply for Trainee. If you have more than two years, but less than four years
of full-time professional Firearms experience, please apply for level I. If you have four or more years of professional Firearms experience working in a forensic laboratory, please apply for level II. If you apply for multiple positions, you will be contacted to choose which ONE testing process matches your experience.**
 

This recruitment is limited to the first 200 applications received from qualified applicants, and the closing date may be adjusted if the application limit is reached prior to the posted closing date. Before applying, please ensure that you are available to complete the entire testing process, per the dates on this posting.

Starting Annual Salary as a Forensic Scientist II:$85,251.48

Definition
Incumbents perform a variety of scientific laboratory examinations and analyses on physical evidence in the Firearms Detail of the Forensic Laboratory, interpret test results, formulate conclusions, and prepare reports. Incumbents also provide scientific assistance to external parties and testify in court as an expert witness.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the full journey level class within the Forensic Scientist series, distinguished from Forensic Scientist I by the increased depth and breadth of knowledge and experience in performing, with relative independence, the full range of duties in the Firearms Detail of the Forensic Laboratory.
 

Minimum Qualifications/Position-Specific Conditions
Training, Education and Experience

• Four years of full-time forensic scientist professional work experience in firearms.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a chemical, physical or biological science, or a forensic science related field. Applicants MUST attach a copy of their LEGIBLE transcript(s), which demonstrates proof of educational requirements, to their application at the time of submission. Failure to attach a legible transcript will result in automatic disqualification.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Nevada driver license.
• Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the date of the first test instrument
• Be at least 18 years old by the date of the first test instrument.
   

Best Candidates Will Have

• Five of more years of full-time experience as a Forensic Scientist in firearm analysis.
• AFTE membership and be in good standing.
• Experience training other Scientists in firearm analysis.
• Experience testifying as an expert witness in courts of law.
• Participation in a formal evidentiary hearing regarding admissibility of firearm evidence.
• Experience working in an accredited forensic laboratory.
• Familiarity with the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) accreditation program.
• Experience with NIBIN databases.
• Experience using Microsoft computer software.
• Training classes and conference attendance regarding firearm analysis.
• Knowledge of the current trends in firearm technology and methodology as well as new and theoretical approaches to firearm identification.