The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Forensic Technician Supervisor.
This announcement will remain active until a sufficient number of applications has been received and may close at any time.
General Description
Performs supervisory duties for the forensic technician staff.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires an associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in forensic, biological science or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires four (4) years of forensic autopsy experience including one (1) year of lead work/supervisory experience.
Preferences
3-5 years autopsy supervisor experience
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Performs supervisory duties to forensic technician staff and manages their schedules and duties.
Assists with autopsies and exams and logging in/out cases.
Develops, maintains, and prepares standard operating procedures, goals and objectives, policies and reports.
Establishes and maintains protocols for long-term storage and retrieval of all work products produced by the section (e.g. blocks, slides, tissue, and DNA)
Develops and conducts training on proper documentation techniques and equipment procedures.
Approves payroll for forensic photographer/technician employees.
Maintains inventory and orders supplies.
Reviews policy development and attends meetings.
Performs related work as assigned.
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to disease/pathogens.
Competencies