Forensic Scientist I - III(Job Id 19323)

Job ID: 19323

Agency: Office of the Attorney General, Division of Criminal Investigation, Forensic Laboratory

Location: Pierre

Salary: $47,476.00 - $68,702.40 annually, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: GH, GJ, or GK, depending on qualifications

Closing Date: 06/13/2022

This is a full-time position with the Office of the Attorney General. For more information on the Office of the Attorney General, please visit http://atg.sd.gov.

The Forensic Scientist evaluates, examines, and identifies physical forensic evidence from criminal cases utilizing established and standardized procedures and techniques; presents findings as a technical report to a court of law as necessary; follows lab procedures and protocols, and Division of Criminal Investigation and Attorney General personnel regulations; undergoes proficiency testing and performs related duties as required. The incumbent is exposed to usual forensic laboratory biological hazards, chemicals and instruments. He/she keeps abreast of scientific advancement in forensic fields by completing comprehensive DNA training, reading new procedures, and attending professional conferences; provides general scientific information as requested by the Lab Director, Director of Criminal Investigation, and SD Attorney General; shares general laboratory duties such as training, safety and on-call responsibilities; maintains laboratory safety, and participates with laboratory accreditation.

The incumbent is exposed to the usual forensic laboratory biological hazards, chemicals, and instruments.

A Bachelor's and/or Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in biology, biochemistry, forensic science or related fields including a combination of 12 credit hours in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology and statistics or population genetics. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver's licenses for South Dakota. Must pass a comprehensive background investigation. This position is subject to occasional call-out for after hour and weekend duty. The usual exposures to laboratory and crime scene hazards exist. This is a salaried position and is exempt form the Career Service Act.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE 

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.