Job Duties
This opportunity is available exclusively to current employees of the Virginia Department of Forensic Science.
The primary duty station for this position is expected to be the Central Laboratory. However, for up to one year, another regional laboratory may serve as the temporary primary duty station, with regular travel to the Central Laboratory required.
The Virginia Department of Forensic Science (DFS) is seeking a qualified Assistant Program Manager within the Forensic Biology Program of the Division of Technical Services (DTS). This position plays a critical role in supporting the Forensic Biology Program Manager to ensure laboratory operations maintain compliance with accreditation standards and act as a technical resource to the Forensic Biology staff statewide. This position also serves as Supervisor of the State CODIS Administrator.
In addition, this position will independently perform comprehensive scientific analyses on a wide range of evidence submitted by law enforcement agencies, utilizing state-of-the-art knowledge of methodologies, techniques, and instrumentation for forensic biology sample analysis. This position also interprets results, prepares detailed reports for use by the criminal justice system, develops court exhibits, and testifies in court as an expert witness. Occasional overnight travel will be required, and the employee will be responsible for providing their own transportation as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Considerations
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
All applications must be submitted electronically through this website by 11:55 p.m. on the position’s closing date. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand‑delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted. Interview consideration is based solely on the information provided in the application, résumé, and any required transcripts (if applicable).
Applicants who need accommodations during the application and/or interview process may contact the Human Resource Office at 804-786-0150 or ov. Auxiliary Aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
The Department of Forensic Science (DFS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a V3 Virginia Values Veterans certified organization. We strictly prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni.
DFS does not provide sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain such authorization for the duration of their employment without the need for employer sponsorship or a STEM extension.
Background Investigation: Reference checks will be conducted to include contact with current supervisor.
Contact Information
Name: Amanda Collum
Phone: 804-588-4010
Email: ov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.