Criminalist Supervisor (Quality Assurance Specialist)

California Correctional Health Care Services

Sacramento, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$9,093–$12,480 Per Year

SKILLS

Accounts Receivable, Accreditation Standards, Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Calibration, California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Establish Priorities, Federal Tax, Forensic Science, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Instrumentation, Internal Audit, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Laboratory, Laboratory Management, Leadership, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Regulations, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, State Tax, Test Program, Test Requirements, Testing, Toxicology, Traceability

LOCATION

Sacramento, CA

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Today

Under the direction of the Bureau Quality Assurance Manager (Criminalist Manager), the Quality Assurance Specialist (Criminalist Supervisor - Specialist) performs the duties of Laboratory Quality Manager for the Bureau of Forensic Services Toxicology Laboratory. The incumbent is responsible for the quality assurance program at a laboratory level and ensures maintenance of accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 and ANAB AR 3125 standards. The Quality Assurance Specialist will be involved with a continuous audit of compliance to the laboratory's management system as well as to accreditation standards. Additionally, the Quality Assurance Specialist will be responsible for the root cause analysis of potential nonconformities, measurement traceability (calibrations) and uncertainty, the proficiency testing program, participating in internal audits, audit trails, case review, and other complex quality assurance related duties.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

CRIMINALIST SUPERVISOR

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-522930

Position #(s):
420-561-8477-012

Working Title:
Criminalist Supervisor (Quality Assurance Specialist)

Classification:
CRIMINALIST SUPERVISOR $9,093.00 - $12,480.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:
8am-5pm

Work Week:
Monday-Friday

Department Information

This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Forensic Services, Toxicology Laboratory in Sacramento.
Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR
For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov
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Special Requirements

A fingerprint check will be required.
The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Background Investigation prior to being hired. The Background Investigation may include Criminal Background and a review of any governmental records.
The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Drug Screening Test. You will be required to take and pass the drug screening test prior to being hired.
The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 7/22/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Justice
DLE - Kerry Hoefling
Attn: Kerry Hoefling
Department of Justice/DLE - OC - Personnel Services Unit
1300 I Street, Suite 1140
Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Justice
DLE - Kerry Hoefling
Kerry Hoefling
Department of Justice/DLE - OC - Personnel Services Unit
1300 I Street, Suite 1140
Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: ISO/IEC 17025 standards and ANAB Forensic Testing accreditation requirements (AR 3125); BFS Quality Management System Policies and Procedures; Corrective action procedures and root cause analysis; Internal audits and the principles of auditing; Risk assessment techniques; Measurement traceability and measurement uncertainty; Scientific techniques, equipment, and instrumentation used for toxicology analysis.

Ability to: Lead and participate in an internal audit; Accurately interpret accreditation requirements; Manage complex quality assurance related projects; Impartially evaluate potential issues and take effective action when needed, to include conducting a thorough analysis of forensic testing errors to determine the root cause and to develop appropriate corrective actions; Review certificates of calibration and reference material to ensure traceability and that it meets laboratory requirements; Review measurement assurance data to evaluate current measurement uncertainty or to calculate new measurement uncertainty; Analyze different types of data for improvement or to detect trends; Communicate and collaborate with Staff; Think critically and creatively to resolve conflicts and solve problems; Present quality assurance information to Staff in an effective manner; Exercise a high degree of initiative, confidentiality, independence, good judgement, and flexibility while performing their job duties; Adjust to changing priorities; Work well under pressure.

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Kerry Hoefling
(916) 210-7465
kerry.hoefling@doj.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information on Application Filing

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either *electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date. *Electronic filing preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Criminalist Supervisor (Quality Assurance Specialist)

California Correctional Health Care Services

Sacramento, CA

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