The Washington State Patrol is currently recruiting for a Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau Director.  The Director of Forensic Laboratory Services acts in concert with the Washington State Forensic Investigations Council (FIC) in the development and implementation of statewide policy for forensic services.  In addition to staff supervision and budget responsibility, the Director maintains liaison with other departments and agencies, the FIC, Washington Association of County Officials, and other criminal justice agencies to allow customer input, an interchange of goals, policies, procedures, and budgetary considerations.  In addition to administering resources and managing people and programs, the Director is responsible for the staffing, budget, accreditation, fiscal policy, legislative requests, policy development, training, technical assistance and human resources for the bureau.  Serving as the principal advisor to the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Washington State Patrol on all matters relating to forensic services, the Director will also provide advice and consultation to the Governor and the Legislature as necessary.

Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in forensic science, natural science, or closely related field; however, an advanced degree in science or forensic science is preferred.  The ideal candidate must also have ten years or more of increasingly responsible management and leadership experience in a crime laboratory system, with an emphasis on the ability to lead a statewide technical assistance and policy organization.

A full version of the job announcement may be found at:  http://www.wsp.wa.gov/employment/docs/openings/FLSB_Director_Job_Announcement.pdf.   The Washington State Patrol is an equal opportunity employer.