CCBI Assistant Director - Crime Scene Science

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Job Information

Title:

CCBI Assistant Director - Crime Scene Science

Market Range:

BI19

Approved Date:

3/8/2024 7:51:01 AM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

M4

Career Level Description:

Management Level 4

Job Code:

100088

Job Family:

Forensics and Investigations

Sub Family:

Forensics and Investigations Management

Primary Purpose

Assumes overall responsibility for the Crime Scene Investigations staff and functions. Performs all administrative and budgetary matters within the Investigations Division and ensures compliance with Wake County and CCBI policy and procedures, overtime, travel, and advanced investigative/crime scene training. Oversees daily operations, prepares annual budget for the Investigations Division. Manages schedules, researches equipment and supply needs, develops and updates performance measures, and reviews all personnel actions to include employment applications, salary increases and disciplinary actions. Reviews and approves all work completed by Investigations Division Supervisors. Serves as a liaisons with external customers and prosecutorial entities to ensure that all needs and expectations are met. Reviews, modifies and implements new practices and technology to accomplish expected standards and ensures that performance measures are met.

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Performs administrative work review and approval. Conducts and participates in homicide case file reviews. Reviews investigative reports to ensure adherence to agency expectations and consistency among squads. Ensures that quality of work performed with the division meets established standards and expectations.

1

25%

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Provides direct supervision of Investigations Division supervisors. Reviews investigation reports and case files for investigation supervisors. Conducts performance evaluations and coordinates opportunities for staff development.  Approves time sheets and time off requests.

2

25%

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Serves as a liaison with external customers. Identifies investigative needs of customers and the Wake County District Attorney's Office and ensures service delivery meets or exceed those needs and expectations. Addresses and deals with concerns and/or complaints from the public surrounding CCBI's investigatory practices or procedures.

3

20%

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Researches, trains, and drafts/implements new techniques, procedures and/or practices. Evaluates practices and methods to ensure continue compliance with agency goals and directives. Modifies, reviews and creates new policies and procedures within the Investigations Division. Identifies, researches and implements new forensic technology and practices within the investigation division.

4

5%

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Mentors, coaches and invests in subordinate staff development. Identifies specific division training needs as well as individual training needs. Identifies, provides and directs staff to opportunities to complete staff development training.  Ensures the conducting and/or completion of the training is completed in a fiscally sound manner. Establishes division benchmarks to identify the successful completion of training.

5

10%

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Engages in public speaking/agency-promotion functions. Assists with public-speaking engagements as well as recruitment functions. Coordinates authorized ride a longs with the crime scene investigators. Assists in conducting agency tours.

6

5%

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Ensures maintenance of agency fleet/vehicle needs. Keeps account of all agency vehicles and ensures those vehicles are maintained in an operational condition. Assigns vehicles to staff. Coordinates the disposition and acquisition of agency vehicles.

7

10%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

M4

Career Level Description:

Management Level 4

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Directs a Division.

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Creates the short-term strategy for the Division or Function and creates operational plans for Division that align with Department plan.  Actions have direct impact on results of the Department.

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Responsible for Budget planning and justification.

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Responsible for making significant improvements of processes, systems or standards to enhance performance of Division or multiple divisions.

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Oversees employees who pioneer unique ideas or generate new, viable solutions to make improvements or respond to issues.

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Communicates within and outside the Division(s).

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Influences others regarding the area of responsibility’s practices and approaches.

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Achieves goals through teams of managers.  May be responsible for creating workforce and staffing plans for job area to ensure availability of employees and resources.

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Has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority for direct reports.

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Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead multiple Work Groups. Typically has master-level knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the job function.

Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Physical, Natural or Forensic Science, Criminal Justice or related field

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Six years of experience in the administration and/or management of forensic services including at least two years of supervisory experience

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Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.

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Ability to recognize and evaluate skills of potential and existing employees, as well as to identify how to acquire and/or further develop those skills.

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Ability to plan and implement change initiatives.

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Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message.

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Knowledge of and the ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions.

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Ability to assign work and to establish work rules and acceptable levels of quality and quantity of work.

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Ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions and actively work to resolve the issues.

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Ability to use appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implement solutions and measure impact.

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Ability to deal with others in difficult and complex situations to achieve resolution or adherence to laws and/or regulations.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Organizational Understanding

Understands agendas and perspectives of others, recognizing and effectively balancing the interests and needs of one's own group with those of the broader organization.

Political Savvy

Identifies internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. Perceives organizational and political reality and acts accordingly.

Negotiation

Explores positions and alternatives to reach outcomes that gain acceptance of all parties.

Conflict Management

Brings substantial conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempts to manage them collaboratively, building consensus, keeping the best interests of the organization in mind, not only one's own interest.

Human Resource Management

Knowledge of employee development concepts, principles, and practices related to planning, evaluating, and administering performance management, training, organizational development, and career development initiatives.

Relationship Building

Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize the work schedules of others to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have significant impact on a department's credibility, operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X