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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Latent Print Supervisor
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 15025 Salary Grade: OL4
Approved: May 26, 2010 Last Revised: September 11, 2017

Purpose:
 
Under general direction, supervises and coordinates the daily activities of personnel in support of the Latent Print Section.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1. Analyzes and compares latent print evidence
2. Writes detailed reports of analysis
3. Assists in the development and implementation of forensic methods and programs
4. Oversees the interpretation, evaluation, review, and quality of analytical results, laboratory  reports and work records
5. Oversees and assists in departmental proficiency tests and quality assurance duties
6. Establishes, reviews, and interprets standard operating practice, policy, and procedure
7. Assists in reviewing and maintaining the laws regulating chain of custody and latent print  investigation
8. Provides input, planning and monitoring regarding laboratory's budget including needs, long  range goals, plans, and resources
9. Acts as department's liaison
10. Oversees the training of latent print examiners
11. Establishes, writes, and provides training programs and policies
12. Participates in continuing education.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 
Responsible for full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Knowledge of city practice, policy, procedure, statutes, and ordinances. Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
Knowledge of the principles of forensic latent print analysis and automated fingerprint identification systems.
Knowledge of appropriate laboratory equipment, scientific instrumentation and physical examinations as applied to the laws governing criminal investigations.
Skill in establishing and improving practice, policy, procedure, safety and training manuals for the section. Skill in oral and written communications.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software applications. Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to obtain, interpret, and present results of examination and analysis.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, perform, and supervise original research in the development of new and improved methods of analysis and laboratory procedures.
Ability to train others.
Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Criminal Justice or a field related to the job, plus three (3) years work experience in latent print and an expert witness
Education or experience may substitute up to four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

Must be able to obtain International Association for Identification Latent Print Certification within twelve (12) months from the date of hire.
Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.