CS-214 Position Description Form
|ReCS-214 | | 1. Position Code |
|REV 8/2007 | | |
| |State of Michigan | |
| |Civil Service Commission | |
| |Capitol Commons Center, P.O. Box 30002 | |
| |Lansing, MI 48909 | |
|Federal privacy laws and/or state confidentiality |POSITION DESCRIPTION | |
|requirements protect a portion of this information. | | |
|This form is to be completed by the person that occupies the position being described and reviewed by the supervisor and appointing authority to ensure its |
|accuracy. It is important that each of the parties sign and date the form. If the position is vacant, the supervisor and appointing authority should complete|
|the form. |
|This form will serve as the official classification document of record for this position. Please take the time to complete this form as accurately as you can |
|since the information in this form is used to determine the proper classification of the position. THE SUPERVISOR AND/OR APPOINTING AUTHORITY SHOULD COMPLETE |
|THIS PAGE. |
| 2. Employee’s Name (Last, First, M.I.) | 8. Department/Agency |
| |State Police |
| 3. Employee Identification Number | 9. Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission) |
| |Field Support Bureau |
| 4. Civil Service Classification of Position | 10. Division |
|Forensic Technician 8-E10 |Forensic Science Division |
| 5. Working Title of Position (What the agency titles the position) | 11. Section |
|Forensic Technician |Lansing. Grand Rapids, Northville Laboratories |
| 6. Name and Classification of Direct Supervisor | 12. Unit |
| |Biology: DNA/Serology |
|TBD, Laboratory Manager 14 | |
| 7. Name and Classification of Next Higher-Level Supervisor | 13. Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work |
|TBD, Laboratory Director 15 |TBD |
| |8 am – 5 pm, Monday - Friday |
| 14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position |
|Participates in a variety of analytical laboratory support activities. Entry of case information into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); |
|receipt and return of evidence; preparation of DNA extracts for return to the investigating agency; preparation of standards and reagents to include the |
|quality control check of critical reagents; track inventory and order laboratory supplies; routine maintenance of laboratory equipment including daily to |
|annual performance checks of critical equipment. May assist with the validation of new equipment and chemistries. Will perform analytical tasks under the |
|direction and supervision of an analyst. Respond to and assist with crime scenes. |
|For Civil Service Use Only |
| 15. Please describe your assigned duties, percent of time spent performing each duty, and explain what is done to complete each duty. |
|List your duties in the order of importance, from most important to least important. The total percentage of all duties performed must equal 100 percent. |
|Duty 1 |
|General Summary of Duty 1 % of Time 40 |
|Provides support in the areas of reagent preparation and instrument maintenance. |
|Individual tasks related to the duty. |
|Prepares reagents and instrumentation for analysts. |
|Performs quality control checks on critical reagents and instrumentation as required by the Biology Procedure Manual. |
|Duty 2 |
|General Summary of Duty 2 % of Time 25 |
|Receives evidence from law enforcement agencies, prepares and returns samples to law enforcement agencies. . |
|Individual tasks related to the duty. |
|Entry of case specific information into the Laboratory Information Management System. |
|Stores evidence in secure and appropriate locations with proper chain of custody documentation. |
|Dries DNA extracts and properly packages all evidence for return to law enforcement. |
|Responds to Crime Scenes as a member of the Crime Scene Response Team. |
|Assists with evidence collection, reconstruction, and documentation of crime scenes. |
|Duty 3 |
|General Summary of Duty 3 % of Time 15 |
|Provides assistance to the laboratory through supply inventory and ordering. |
|Individual tasks related to the duty. |
|Keeps up to date and accurate inventory of reagents and supplies. |
|Orders supplies in advance to keep from running out. |
|Stays current with purchasing restrictions and procedures. |
|Duty 4 |
|General Summary of Duty 4 % of Time 15 |
|Provides analytical assistance to the laboratory. This may be accomplished through assistance in validating new techniques, equipment and chemistries or |
|through analytical testing on casework evidence under the direct supervision of an analyst. |
|Individual tasks related to the duty. |
|Prepares samples for preliminary testing. |
|Performs analytical examinations on specimens using laboratory instrumentation and techniques. |
|Operates, adjusts, and standardizes scientific instruments. |
|Assists analysts/examiners in other procedures as needed. |
|Provides support in the validation of new techniques, chemistries and equipment. |
|Duty 5 |
|General Summary of Duty 5 % of Time 5 |
|Responds to Crime Scenes and assists with evidence collection, scene reconstruction, and documentations |
|Individual tasks related to the duty. |
|Responds to Crime Scenes as a member of the Crime Scene Response Team. |
|Assists with evidence collection, scene reconstruction, and documentation of crime scenes. |
| 16. Describe the types of decisions you make independently in your position and tell who and/or what is affected by those decisions. Use additional sheets, |
|if necessary. |
|Preparation of reagents, use of formulas, and use of equipment. Evaluates the equipment with respect to needed repairs. |
| 17. Describe the types of decisions that require your supervisor’s review. |
|Purchasing requests, reagent and equipment quality control checks. |
| 18. What kind of physical effort do you use in your position? What environmental conditions are you physically exposed to in your position? Indicate the |
|amount of time and intensity of each activity and condition. Refer to instructions on page 2. |
|Work environments frequently involve exposure to unpleasant fumes, odors, and bloodborne pathogens. Safety procedures are covered in Forensic Science Division|
|Policy. Lifting up to 30 pounds and carrying that load for a distance of up to 100 feet over uneven terrain, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting, |
|climbing stairs, driving a motor vehicle. |
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|Work long hours without proper rest at prolonged crime scene responses. Reponses may include extreme heat or cold, may be damp or wet, and may contain |
|repulsive orders. |
| 19. List the names and classification titles of classified employees whom you immediately supervise or oversee on a full-time, on-going basis. (If more than |
|10, list only classification titles and the number of employees in each classification.) |
|NAME |CLASS TITLE |NAME |CLASS TITLE |
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| 20. My responsibility for the above-listed employees includes the following (check as many as apply): |
|Complete and sign service ratings. Assign work. |
|Provide formal written counseling. Approve work. |
|Approve leave requests. Review work. |
|Approve time and attendance. Provide guidance on work methods. |
|Orally reprimand. Train employees in the work. |
| 21. I certify that the above answers are my own and are accurate and complete. |
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|Signature Date |
NOTE: Make a copy of this form for your records.
|TO BE COMPLETED BY DIRECT SUPERVISOR |
|22. Do you agree with the responses from the employee for Items 1 through 20? If not, which items do you disagree with and why? |
|Yes |
| 23. What are the essential duties of this position? |
|Log samples and related pertinent information and has responsibility for containers and specimens that may be involved in court action. Maintains technical |
|records and reports. Keeps inventory of supplies and stocks on hand for lab use. Performs quality control checks on reagents and equipment. |
| 24. Indicate specifically how the position’s duties and responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed. |
|None |
| 25. What is the function of the work area and how does this position fit into that function? |
|Analysis of forensic evidence in criminal investigations. This position provides assistance to analysts/examiners in preparation and analysis of specimens. |
| 26. In your opinion, what are the minimum education and experience qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this position. |
|EDUCATION: |
|Associates degree in physical or biological sciences or related field. |
|EXPERIENCE: |
|8-level: no specific experience required |
|9-level: one year at 8 level |
|10-level: two years at 8 level or one year at 9 level |
|KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: |
|Knowledge of lab terminology and equipment. Methods of preparing solutions and media. Ability to keep records, communicate effectively, and computer skills. |
|CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: |
|None |
|NOTE: Civil Service approval of this position does not constitute agreement with or acceptance of the desirable qualifications for this position. |
| 27. I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction of the duties and responsibilities |
|assigned to this position. |
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|Supervisor’s Signature Date |
|TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY |
| 28. Indicate any exceptions or additions to the statements of the employee(s) or supervisor. |
| 29. I certify that the entries on these pages are accurate and complete. |
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|Appointing Authority’s Signature Date |
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