Trainer III - CSI / Forensic Biometrics (Tampa, FL)

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for crime scene investigation (CSI) and related expertise areas (digital photography, latent print, biometrics). Develops and administers forensic training programs and provides hands-on instruction as required. Serves as the project lead for assigned projects through participation in development and implementation of project plans. Supports budget tracking and monitoring, coordination and scheduling of resources, and deliverables. Performs task order tracking and reporting, and executes day-to-day management of specific task orders. Performs customer liaison activities as needed.

• Serves as the project lead and oversees training facilitation systems, planning and implementation activities.
• Partners with program personnel and government customers to identify training needs and/or staff development needs for training programs.
• Leads synchronization and execution of customer planning/communications for instructional requirements, materials, course scheduling, and participant selection process.
• Partners with agencies, industry and technical support to ensure that instructional material is accurate and reflects the most current and relevant information.
• Develops and implements realistic practical exercises and training scenarios that maintain relevancy with current operations as they pertain to the subject matter.
• Creates and implements appropriate teaching aides, instruction materials, and hands-on exercise activities.
• Oversees and executes the evaluation of trainee learning through appropriate examination/testing activities and ensures competency of demonstrated applied learning techniques.
• Prepares recommendations, revises course materials, and implements approved changes as necessary to improve training.
• Leads coordination with project team members to implement instructional requirements, materials, course scheduling, and participant selection processes.
• Leads facilitation with other instructors to ensure continuity of instruction materials and delivery methods.
• Leads and carries out course preparation and support activities including materials kitting, inventory, and scenario planning/setup.
• Provides subject matter expertise reach-back support and troubleshooting/problem resolution activities as needed.
• Attends and supports project kick-off meetings, project review meetings, conferences, etc.
• Monitors project labor and expenditures to ensure compliance with budget.
• Leads cross-functional project planning through collaboration with project managers/section leads.
• Liaises with customers, teammates, and vendors to ensure project communication is effectively maintained.
• Assesses and analyzes project successes/improvements and reports on potentials and risks.
• Collects and integrates data and develops project reporting as required.
• Serves as subject matter expert lead for project planning, progress tracking, budgetary compliance, and status reporting, etc.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and technical resource to team members for operational biometric forensic discipline in general.
• Performs project proposal support activities, including preparing quotes, writing responses, resource planning, and tracking proposal activity as required.
• Maintains proficiency with applicable program technologies, equipment, and techniques.
• Provides supervisory guidance and oversight to facilitation team members.
• Researches and conducts test/evaluation of new technologies related to site exploitation, crime scene investigation, and latent print collection.

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and five (5) years of experience in related field; or a Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three (3) years of experience in related field.
• Positions under National Forensic Science Technology Center will require Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and 5 years of experience in related field; OR nine (9) years of relevant training and/or military experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and/or military experience.

• Experience performing and/or providing training and instruction in Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) tactics and techniques.

• Advanced knowledge of digital imaging for documentation of Crime Scene and Latent Print collections.
• Knowledge of processing and submitting collected biometrics into the Federal biometric systems including SOFEX, ABIS, and IAFIS.

• Administrative

• $80,000 - $90,000

Begin time: 8:00 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

• International Travel
• Manual Materials Handling
• Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer
• Must carry/lift up to 50 lbs.
• Overnight or extended duration travel

• Drug Screening
• Fingerprinting Check
• Research Expanded Background Check

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• May be required to work on University holidays.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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