CRIME LABORATORY ANALYST SUPV - 71001261

Requisition No: 859654 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: CRIME LABORATORY ANALYST SUPV - 71001261

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71001261 

Salary:  $78,795.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/02/2025 

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 CRIME LABORATORY ANALYST SUPERVISOR 

ORLANDO REGIONAL OPERATIONS CENTER

CRIME LABORATORY/SEIZED DRUGS SECTION 

**Internal advertisement for current FDLE members**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supervises the members within the Seized Drugs Section at the Orlando Regional Operations Center Crime Laboratory.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Directing the activities of section members to ensure the general quality and efficiency of the work performed;
• Directly supervising section personnel in the areas of case assignment, file review, performance appraisal, attendance and leave, training, resolution of technical and administrative issues, and other matters;
• Monitoring adherence to the Forensic Science Quality Manual (FSQM), Laboratory Administrative Procedures Manual (LAPM), discipline SOP and accreditation requirements to ensure the highest level of quality work product;
• Coordinating daily section activities, ensuring the equitable distribution of workload and establishing section priorities;
• Creating a collaborative working environment among section members through open and effective communication with all members;
• Establishing and communicating job related performance standards and conducts performance appraisals;
• Providing the Chief of Forensic Services with technical and administrative input;
• Consistently applying the Evidence Submission Policy, granting exceptions where needed; and
• Coordinating proficiency testing/performance monitoring and submitting results to external provider by the established deadline, as applicable.

To be considered as a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum qualifications(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in forensic science, criminalistics or in a physical or natural science; completion of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Crime Laboratory Analyst training program (or a comparable training program); and three years of professional experience in a crime laboratory analyst class (or equivalent class).

Note: Professional experience in one of the disciplines for which the position will supervise can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of FDLE’s Policies and Procedures, laboratory policies and accreditation requirements;
• Knowledge of FDLE’s selection criteria;
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures;
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of quality assurance and quality control;
• Skill in communicating with, leading, and motivating members;
• Skill in appraising the performance of others. Skill in communicating with the Chief of Forensic Services on laboratory and personnel matters;
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cordial working relationships with contributors;
• Ability to coordinate repairs, preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment; and
• Ability to establish and maintain attendance and leave.

 BASE SALARY:

• $ 78,795.00

NOTES:

Starting salary will be at the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy. The elements of this selection process may include a work sample and/or interview. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.