CS-214 Position Description Form
|CS-214 | | 1. Position Code |
|REV 9/2015 | |COMPOSITE |
| |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) |
| |State Services Bureau |
| 4. Civil Service Classification of Position | 10. Division |
|Forensic Scientist 9-11 |Forensic Science Division |
| 5. Working Title of Position (What the agency titles the position) | 11. Section |
|Forensic Scientist |Lansing Forensic Laboratory |
| 6. Name and Classification of Direct Supervisor | 12. Unit |
|Bradley Choate, Lab Manager 14 |Controlled Substances |
| 7. Name and Classification of Next Higher Level Supervisor | 13. Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work |
|D/F/Lt. Gary Daniels, Lab Director 15 |7320 N. Canal Road, Lansing, MI 48913 |
| |8a.m.– 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday |
| 14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position |
|This position performs technical analytical work on suspected controlled substances submitted to the laboratory via various police agencies that request |
|laboratory services. The primary function of this position is to provide forensic reports that encompass the analytical work performed, documentation of |
|evidence for chain of custody purposes, and expert witness testimony in the area of controlled substances. |
|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 65 |
|This position evaluates incoming evidence to determine whether substances submitted to laboratory are controlled via instrumentation, microscopy, or other |
|analytical techniques. |
|Individual tasks related to the duty. |
|Employee is familiar with the Michigan State Police Quality Assurance program and the Controlled Substances procedures manual and adheres to program/procedures|
|accordingly. |
|Employee must occasionally adapt or revise methods to fit unique problems adhering to validation and verification protocols. |
|Prepare and document reagents necessary for required work. |
|Validation of instruments, daily function verification, and tune of instruments specified in Controlled Substances procedures manual. |
|Duty 2 |
|General Summary of Duty 2 % of Time 25 |
|Preparation and documentation of reagents, maintenance of controlled substance log when used, documentation of instruments performance (validations/tune |
|reports). Preparation of reports and worksheets. Familiarity with Forensic Advantage and LIMS system. |
|Individual tasks related to the duty. |
|Maintain chain of custody of evidence on Forensic Advantage Laboratory Information Management System |
|Utilize Forensic Advantage to document evidence; provide data to worksheets for forensic examinations, report writing and release of reports. |
|Participate in the technical and administrative reviews of other analysts’ casework within the Controlled Substances Unit. |
|Employee is able to interpret and provide evaluation of examinations conducted to customers upon request. |
|Duty 3 |
|General Summary of Duty 3 % of Time 5 |
|After appropriate training period, employee is recognized as a court qualified expert in the area of Controlled Substances providing expert testimony in a |
|court of law. |
|Individual tasks related to the duty. |
|May prepare documentation or exhibits for court. |
|Employee will be able to instruct court personnel in the interpretation of the analytical results derived from their forensic examinations. |
|May meet with prosecutors, judges, and other officials to help prepare cases for court. |
|Duty 4 |
|General Summary of Duty 4 % of Time 5 |
|This position will conduct research which may result in publication in technical journals. Investigates crime scenes and assists with evidence collection, |
|reconstruction and documentation. May be assigned other duties as needed. |
|Individual tasks related to the duty. |
|May participate in independent or directed research projects and may publish articles in technical journals. |
|May participate in the training of new employees, interns, and other police personnel in their area of expertise. |
|May participate in crime scene investigations as a member of a scene crew. This individual must maintain detailed records to document evidence collection and |
|reconstruct crimes. |
|Perform other duties as assigned: returning evidence, order supplies, clean laboratory areas and glassware. |
|The individual will be expected to remain active and current in the area of expertise. |
| 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 and documentation of reagents, maintenance of controlled substance log when used, documentation of instruments performance (validations/tune |
|reports). These can be daily activities that would affect remaining staff members of the Controlled Substances unit. |
| 17. Describe the types of decisions that require your supervisor’s review. |
|Time keeping, Forensic Advantage worksheets and reports, court/crime scene evaluations |
| 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. |
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|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. Daily exposure to biohazardous materials and hazardous chemicals in a laboratory environment. |
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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? |
|Uses analytical forensic techniques to determine whether substances submitted to laboratory are controlled, reports findings, and can provide expert testimony |
|to facts in a court of law. |
| 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? |
|This position is in one of eight State Police forensic laboratories. These analysts must work in core groups/units from each of the laboratories to conduct |
|analyses in their discipline of Controlled Substances to provide statewide services to police agencies. |
| 26. In your opinion, what are the minimum education and experience qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this position. |
|EDUCATION: |
|Possession of a bachelor’s degree in forensic science, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or a related pure or applied science. |
|EXPERIENCE: |
|Forensic Scientist 9 – No specific amount required. |
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|Forensic Scientist 10 – One year of professional experience working in a crime laboratory carrying out a variety of tests, analyses or production and research |
|activities involving chemical, biochemical, biological or physical evidence samples, specimens, or products equivalent to a Forensic Scientist 9. |
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|Forensic Scientist 11 – Two years of professional experience working in a crime laboratory carrying out a variety of tests, analyses or production and research|
|activities involving chemical, biochemical, biological or physical evidence samples, specimens, or products equivalent to a Forensic Scientist 10. |
|KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: |
|Knowledge of chemistry, forensics, and laboratory equipment/instrumentation. Strong ability to keep detailed records, have good communication skills, and |
|computer literate. |
|CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: |
|Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license. |
|State Police uniform personnel must be absent of a criminal record of felony convictions which would prohibit the applicant from receiving, possessing, and |
|carrying a firearm. |
|Maintains professional memberships in organizations affiliated with forensic science standards and requirements and adheres to all ethics, programs, and other |
|mandates of these organizations. |
|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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