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Firearms & Toolmark Examiner

Oak Ridge Associated Universities
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan
United States, Georgia, Forest Park
Nov 04, 2024

Firearms & Toolmark Examiner
Job Locations

US-GA-Forrest Park
ID

2023-1609


Category
Science & Engineering



Overview

Appointment Type: Full-Time Regular A (FTR-A)

Location: Ft. Gillem, GA (& OCONUS)

*Salary Range: $81,910.40 - $106,516.80/year

ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN-ON BONUS

PURPOSE: Independently performs routine to complex technical examinations of firearms, ammunition, and ammunition components; conducting microscopic comparisons of questioned bullets and cartridge cases; examining various types of manufacturer, class and individual characteristics of tools and tool marks on a variety of objects; conducting shooting incident reconstruction; providing training for other laboratory examiners and personnel in regard to firearm safety and proper handling techniques; and guidance/expertise to latent print examiners in regard to assisting them with potential locations on firearms where latent prints may be found.



Responsibilities

    Provide analysis of firearms, ammunition, and ammunition components; conducting microscopic comparisons of questioned bullets and cartridge cases; examining various types of manufacturer, class and individual characteristics of tools and tool marks on a variety of objects; conducting shooting incident reconstruction; providing training for other laboratory examiners and personnel in regard to firearm safety and proper handling techniques; and guidance/expertise to latent print examiners in regard to assisting them with potential locations on firearms where latent prints may be found.
  • Conduct examinations while maintaining chain of custody, and formulating interpretation results for forensic and/or intelligence exploitation.
  • Perform quality checking of instruments and reagents.
  • Utilize and submit findings to national databases.
  • Travel: OCONUS deployment required on rotational basis.


Qualifications

  • Four (4) years of experience with the analysis of firearms, ammunition, and ammunition components; conducting microscopic comparisons of questioned bullets and cartridge cases; examining various types of manufacturer, class and individual characteristics of tools and tool marks on a variety of objects; conducting shooting incident reconstruction; providing training for other laboratory examiners and personnel in regard to firearm safety and proper handling techniques; and guidance/expertise to latent print examiners in regard to assisting them with potential locations on firearms where latent prints may be found.

  • Bachelor's degree in a physical science preferred.

  • Experience conducting examinations while maintaining chain of custody, and formulating interpretation results for forensic and/or intelligence exploitation.

  • Experience with administrative and technical review (AR/TR) lab procedures.
  • Experience performing quality checking of instruments and reagents.
  • Experience with utilizing and submitting to national databases.

  • Must be able to pass security background investigation and to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

  • Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS and to pass all deployment requirements for OCONUS medical screenings.

*The candidate's starting salary will be determined upon hire and ORAU will use salary survey data, internal comparators, and the candidate's qualifications to determine salary.

TOTAL REWARDS

ORAU has a strategic approach to providing total rewards to employees through a fair, equitable, and competitive total compensation package. The goal of our total rewards system is to integrate compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance, recognition, development, and career opportunities to attract, engage, and retain the talent required to achieve ORAU's business objectives. The benefit component of our total rewards program supports business goals by offering the following benefits based on employee eligibility:

  • Legally required benefits
  • Group Health insurance including: Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision
  • Retirement plan access
  • Disability insurance
  • Group life insurance
  • Travel Accident Insurance
  • Section 125 reimbursement accounts
  • Other voluntary employee paid benefit and insurance offerings,

The ORAU total reward package also promotes work-life balance. Mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, ORAU offers the following additional work-life benefits based on employee eligibility:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks
  • Occupational Health and Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program


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