Forensic Analyst SR

Summary

Come join the U.S. Postal Service! The successful candidate conducts forensic analyses of digital and other multimedia evidence utilizing appropriate scientific methodologies, forensic techniques, and quality assurance practices in support of criminal and administrative investigations.

Duties

Conducts highly complex forensic examinations by evaluating and utilizing a full range of scientific methods and forensic techniques. Provide expert witness testimony, produce comprehensive reports and illustrative exhibits for federal, state, and local judicial proceedings at a level sufficient to explain evidence interpretation and conclusions from forensic examinations. Maintains quality control of forensic work products by conducting ongoing technical work reviews of forensic analysts to ensure forensic examinations are conducted in accordance with accepted analytical methods, scientific standards, and evidence handling requirements. Designs and conducts innovative and highly complex scientific research for the purpose of discovering new forensic techniques and validation methods and resolving forensic examination issues; develops detailed technical papers for publishing in scientific and forensic-related journals and publications. Serves as a technical advisor in matters relating to the proper collection, preservation, packaging, and submission of criminal evidence; oversees and serves as a crime scene team leader in evidence collection activities during major field investigations. Oversees and coordinates the development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures to ensure laboratory procedures, forensic examinations, and evidence handling processes are up to date and reflective of current trends and techniques within the law enforcement and scientific communities. Plans, coordinates, and conduct training to inspectors and other law enforcement officials in laboratory services, evidence collection, and field examination training. Maintains an extensive professional network; serves as an authoritative source and provides recognized expert advice on technical developments, analytical techniques, and forensic examinations; leads inter-agency task groups in matters with a national or global scope. Participates in professional associations and scientific symposiums; maintains appropriate certification in scientific disciplines.

Requirements

Qualified applicant must successfully pass a drug screening. Must be a determined suitable for federal employment. You will be required to obtain and maintain a MBI security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. SPECIAL NOTE: Current career USPS and USPIS employees are ineligible to apply for this posting.

Qualifications and evaluation

We will review your resume and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant professional, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position.

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, forensic science, or a closely related field from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education.

Benefits

The salary will be based on previous experience, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.

How to apply

You will need to apply via our on-line application process at www.usps.com/employment. You will need to create an applicant profile. Once you are on the website, click "Search our latest job postings" OR select "Start your eCareer profile." You will have an opportunity to upload any requested documents to your profile. This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are applying for. You will receive two email confirmations: An email confirming your profile is complete. After submitting your application, you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully submitted.

Required documents

Cover Letter Resume See 'How to Apply' for instructions.

Additional information

Duty Location: F&TSD Laboratory, 22433 Randolph Dr., Dulles, VA 20104-9998 The United States Postal Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.