Job Description **THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT NYPD EMPLOYEES ONLY JOB DESCRIPTION: The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation. The mission of the Police Laboratory is to analyze forensic evidence in such a manner as to ensure the integrity, quality, accuracy and timeliness of the scientific findings, opinions, interpretations and/or conclusions. The Department is seeking a qualified member of the service to fill the managerial position of Criminalist, (Detailed to Assistant Director of Laboratory) (Managerial Detail), M-II, designated Assistant Director, Firearms Analysis Section, Police Laboratory. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director, Police laboratory, the incumbent for this executive level position will: Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of the section; Ensure procedures, protocols, quality control measures, and training manuals reflect established, standards and compliance with the laboratory’s accrediting bodies, accreditation requirements, and the laboratory’s own management system; Assist in developing plans to address training needs of current and new personnel; Ensure data is gathered in order to aid in daily operations and improvements; Ensure information such as updates, improvements, and concerns, is shared with staff through regular and documented meetings; Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Budget and Procurement Unit regarding calibration, maintenance, and service controls for appropriate equipment; Coordinate with the Quality Assurance Manager to ensure that issues of nonconformance that are initiated in the section are resolved; To provide overall guidance and technical leadership to the section including resolving technical issues; To approve deviations from the appropriate technical section manuals; To assess and recommend candidates for technical vacancies. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and un-emancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. CRIMINALIST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - 2184C Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, with specialization in criminalistics, forensic science, chemistry, biology, physics, molecular genetics, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, entomology, anthropology, ecology or a closely related scientific or engineering field. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. Salary Min: $ 73,068.00 Salary Max: $150,000.00