Crime Laboratory Manager (Exempt)

Crime Laboratory Manager (Exempt) City of Oakland - 3.8 Oakland, CA Job Details Full-time $13,727.57 - $16,855.49 a month 1 day ago Benefits Wellness program 457(b) Paid holidays Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Dependent health insurance coverage Employee assistance program Life insurance Qualifications Resource allocation Team development Task prioritization Decision making Data interpretation Training Stakeholder relationship building Stakeholder management Full Job Description JOB The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees. The PositionThe City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill one Crime Laboratory Manager vacancy within the Oakland Police Department. Under administrative direction in the Oakland Police Department, incumbents use operational decision making in the direction and coordination of work in the Criminalistics Division; provide overall technical and administrative management of the Crime Laboratory in the examination and analysis of physical evidence; ensure laboratory results meet the established standards of quality; plan, organize, manage and direct the review and implementation of the City's major Crime Laboratory projects; train and supervise assigned staff; and perform related work as required.

Why join the City of Oakland Police Department?

Joining the Oakland Police Department offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team of forensic professionals while making a meaningful impact in one of the Bay Area's most diverse communities. Working under the administrative direction of the Deputy Chief of the Bureau of Investigations, the Crime Laboratory Manager oversees professional, technical, and clerical laboratory staff, while helping advance innovation, operational excellence, and the integrity of forensic science services within a major metropolitan police department. Crime Laboratory Manager is a single-incumbent, management level classification, responsible for providing oversight and direction to the Crime Laboratory in the Oakland Police Department. It is distinguished from classifications in the Criminalist series and the Latent Print Examiner series by the level of overall responsibility, complexity of work, the duty to manage all professional personnel performing forensic laboratory examinations and to oversee the training and supervision of all laboratory staff. We are looking for someone who is: Focused and composed under pressure. You will demonstrate resilience and consistent performance in high-stress or challenging situations.

Highly organized and results driven. You will need the ability to manage multiple priorities, produce accurate and timely work, and uphold confidentiality and professional integrity.

Adaptable to changing priorities and evolving organizational needs. You will need to remain flexible and solution oriented.

A clear and effective communicator. You will need to tailor messages to diverse audiences and ensure mutual understanding.

A builder of strong and collaborative relationships across teams and stakeholders. You will need to leverage excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster trust and effective collaboration.

What you will typically be responsible for: Overseeing forensic operations to ensure analyses are conducted accurately and completed in a timely manner, while maintaining high standards of scientific rigor and operational efficiency. Managing staff and building effective teams, including criminalists, latent print examiners, and support personnel, while fostering a professional culture that emphasizes adherence to procedures and scientific integrity.

Ensuring quality assurance and accreditation compliance with applicable standards and governing bodies, maintaining protocols that meet regulatory and professional requirements.

Overseeing budgeting and resource management for the crime laboratory, allocating resources effectively to support operational needs and organizational priorities.

Managing case flow and addressing backlogs through strategic work assignment to ensure timely processing while maintaining quality and accountability.

Coordinating with investigators and legal teams as a key liaison between the laboratory, law enforcement, and attorneys, prioritizing cases, communicating forensic findings, and ensuring evidence meets legal standards for court proceedings.

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Working for the City of OaklandA few reasons you might love this job: The work you do directly impacts the public and the City of Oakland residents.

You will have excellent opportunities to grow and develop your skills and abilities.

You may work directly with investigators and attorneys.

A few challenges you might face in this job: You will have to manage backlogs and prioritize cases under pressure. Due to strict standards the laboratory is subjected to audits, documentation and process reviews.

You will have to manage staff burnout due to the meticulous and high-pressure work performed in the crime lab.

Competencies Required:

Allocating Resources:

Prioritizing the use of fiscal material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness.

Analyzing and Interpreting Data:

Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data.

Attention to

Detail:

Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.

Building & Maintaining Relationships:

Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships.

Coaching & Developing Others:

Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities.

Decision Making:

Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner

Displaying Ownership and Accountability:

Holding self and others accountable for measure high-quality, timely and cost-effective results.

Professional & Technical Expertise:

Applying technical subject matter expertise to the job

Professional Impact:

Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization.

Presentation Skill:

Formally delivering information to groups

Thinking & Acting Systematically:

Formulating objectives and priorities and implementing plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to the Oakland Police Department for further consideration.

Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

What's in it for you?

Work/Life Balance:

37.5-hour work weeks15 paid holidays

Vacation:

2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service

Retirement:

CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in

Social SecurityHealth:

The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans

Dental:

Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents

Vision:

VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependentsSick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year

Deferred Compensation:

457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax

ROTH 401

(k)planOther benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.•Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found here: Working for Oakland | City of Oakland, CA Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

Disaster Service WorkersAll employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

How to ApplyApply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system.

APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.

You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm.

If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Cherrel Alford, Administrative Analyst II at .