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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

Supervisory Biologist - Direct Hire (Open Continuous Announcement)

Wichita, Kansas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$127K/yr - $165K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Supervisory Biologist for the Office of Science and Technology, specifically within the Forensic Sciences Division. This role involves planning, directing, and evaluating the effectiveness of laboratory operations while supervising a team of scientific and technical professionals to support ATF's mission in combating violent crime.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Establishes general work goals, makes special work assignments, and reviews work completed by employees

Leads, manages, and directs the goals and objectives of supervised staff members

Provides good communications to establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff and with management within and outside the Bureau

Functions as the first level supervisor for employees and provides scientific, technical, and administrative oversight

Ensures the Section follows the quality assurance procedures for DNA analysis in the ATF Laboratory system in accordance with accepted laboratory and national standards

Qualification

Forensic DNA analysisBiological sciences degreeMentoring forensic examinersComplex examinationsStatistical calculationsTechnical credibilityLeadershipOral communicationWritten communicationAttention to detail

Required

Must be U.S. Citizen or National

May be required to serve a one-year probationary period

Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test

Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation

Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position

Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, plus appropriate experience or additional education

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13)

Mentoring forensic examiners or leading project teams

Conducting complex examinations on a variety of evidence types to identify the presence of biological material for forensic DNA analysis

Performing forensic DNA profile interpretations, comparisons, and statistical calculations to determine possible contributors to the biological material recovered from evidence

Communicating orally and in writing to clearly and concisely convey the results and concepts of forensic DNA analysis