GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
JOB VACANCY NOTIFICATION #11-009
POSTED: September 2, 2010 DEADLINE
DATE: September 30, 2010
JOB TITLE: PS: Forensic Specialist (EL) – Forensic Biologist
JOB CODE: 90624
PAY GRADE: 15
POSITION NUMBERS: 00123717, 00123629, 00153238
LOCATION: Division of Forensic Sciences
Southwestern Regional Laboratory
Moultrie, Georgia
SALARY: $35,569.36/yr – $59,101.13/yr
Salary commensurate with training and experience
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is seeking qualified applicants to fill three (3) Forensic Biologist vacancies in the Southwestern Regional Laboratory located in Moultrie, GA.
As a condition of employment, selected applicants must fully understand and agree to relocating to the Southwestern Regional Laboratory in Moultrie, GA as the final work location. Applicants selected for employment will be trained at the GBI Headquarters in Decatur, GA. Duration of the training program at the GBI Headquarters depends on the applicant’s prior experience in the field of forensic biology. Relocation to the Southwestern Regional Laboratory in Moultrie, GA will occur after training has been completed.
Selected applicants must also be willing to sign a written service agreement to serve in the position for a minimum of two (2) months for each month of training received, up to a maximum of twelve (12) months of training. The service agreement states that the employee will reimburse the GBI Crime Lab for the cost of training (pro-rated) if he/she voluntarily terminates employment before completion of the service obligation.
The positions will be filled at a level commensurate with the training and experience of the individuals selected.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in biology or chemistry that included the successful completion of at least 40 semester hours (or 60 quarter hours) of related major course work. Major course work must include the successful completion of at least nine cumulative semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) in the following required subject areas: Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology.
Note: The course requirements for molecular biology, genetics and biochemistry must be clearly delineated on the transcript(s). If you have taken a course that you believe meets the requirements but is identified by a different course title on the transcript, you must provide supporting documentation with the application in order to be considered. This supporting documentation may be in the form of a copy of the course description, title of instruction material used in coursework, copy of textbook cover, etc.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under immediate supervision, learns to perform laboratory examinations, scientific analyses and comparisons on physical evidence submitted by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for investigative and legal purposes.
VACANCY OPEN TO: All QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
NOTE: All job qualification and selection factors being equal, preference may be given to Georgia residents.
TO APPLY:
• APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT (2) STATE OF GEORGIA APPLICATIONS AND (2) COPIES OF COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS. FOR APPLICANTS COMPLETING EDUCATION OUTSIDE THE U.S., (2) COPIES OF COURSE-BY-COURSE, FOREIGN EDUCATION CREDENTIAL EVALUATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Attn: Office of Human Resources
P. O. Box 370808
Decatur, GA 30037-0808
• The Job Vacancy Number (#11-009), located at the top of this announcement, along with Job Title and Job Code must be listed on applications for this vacancy.
• Describe work history background experience in full. Applications should be filled out carefully and completely. Make certain applications are signed and dated. Incomplete applications, applications with insufficient information, or failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline can result in an applicant not being considered for the vacancy.
• Applications will not be considered that have “see attached” in lieu of completing the work history and job information on the application. Indicate any other job-related information you want considered in evaluating your candidacy for this position on a separate sheet.
• For announcements requesting copies of your transcripts: Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the submission of the application package. Most colleges and universities offer unofficial transcripts online – please check your school’s website to obtain a copy. Please note that official transcripts will be required as part of the background investigation, prior to beginning employment.
• Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit (2) copies of the credential evaluations to the address noted above by the deadline. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
• Consideration for employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory result of a GBI background investigation (including criminal, credit and driver’s history checks), polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.
• Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange an appointment. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.
• NOTE: THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT MAY CLOSE BEFORE THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE DATE IF WE HAVE RECEIVED A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS.
Applications may be obtained by contacting GBI Office of Human Resources at (404) 270-8335 or by going to the following
websiteALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE GBI OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE DEADLINE DATE POSTED ON THIS JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.
THE GBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
