Operations and Policy Analyst 4 – State Forensic Anthropologist

at  Oregon State Department of Police

Initial Posting Date:
08/09/2024
Application Deadline:
08/28/2024
Agency:
Oregon State Department of Police
Salary Range:
$6,901 - $10,161
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Operations and Policy Analyst 4 – State Forensic Anthropologist
Job Description:
The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Operations and Policy Analyst 4 position.
Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position.
If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact
osp.recruiting@osp.oregon.gov
and reference REQ-163192
.
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Summary of Job Duties:
You will be responsible for providing forensic anthropology expertise in the form of skeletal analysis, consultation, report writing and collaboration with the forensic pathology team. Your job duties will include examining and documenting human and non-human skeletal material; producing biological profile information and detailed data-driven comprehensive reports in a timely manner; ensuring compliance with internal standard operating procedures and national best practices for the forensic anthropology discipline; and maintaining an accurate inventory of unidentified decedents in the Clackamas facility. Your job will also entail maintenance and revision of all unidentified decedent profiles in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs); overseeing the entry of all unidentified decedents into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC); and coordinating the entry of all unidentified decedents into the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP).
You will be responsible for representing the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office when collaborating with local, state, federal, private, and tribal entities regarding death investigations, human identification and forensic anthropology casework. You will also participate in SMEO-sponsored technical trainings and educational in-services.
You will report directly to the Chief Medical Examiner and work in partnership with all Deputy State Medical Examiners in the performance of these duties.
Minimum Qualifications/Eligibility Requirements:
Doctorate Degree in Skeletal Anatomy, Forensic Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, or a closely related field AND at least two years of contemporary Forensic Anthropology case work including data-driven comprehensive biological profile reports.
OR
A Master’s Degree in Skeletal Anatomy, Forensic Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, Natural Science, Physical Science, Forensic Science, or a closely related field AND at least five years of contemporary Forensic Anthropology case work including data-driven comprehensive biological profile reports.
OR
A Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, Natural Science, Physical Science, Forensic Science, or a closely related field AND at least five years of experience in a death investigation/ medical examiner/coroner environment to include contemporary Forensic Anthropology case work and the creation of data-driven comprehensive biological profile reports.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Note: the specific type of experience or education requirements will be listed by the recruiting agency based on the position under recruitment.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficient and proactive in an independent environment; able to complete tasks, technical casework, and reports with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to follow current research and methodologies regarding human osteology, biological profile estimations, trauma assessment and forensic anthropology advancements AND incorporate them into current standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of optimal biological sampling triage and sample excision techniques for advanced DNA analysis.
• Must always exhibit the utmost respect for the decedents entrusted to our care.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills and be able to work effectively and collaboratively with other agencies.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Special Qualifications:

• You must be able to provide credible sworn testimony in a criminal or civil proceeding arising from the performance of duties.

Selection Process:

The process will be comprised of the following evaluation assessment (subject to change).

• Interview

How to Apply:
Apply in Workday by the deadline listed above, failure to submit your application by 11:59PM of the above listed date will result in automatic disqualification of your application. You must submit a resume demonstrating your experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications for the position. In addition to a resume, you must submit a cover letter – no more than two pages in length – addressing how you meet each preferred skill for this position. Failure to attach a resume addressing the minimum qualifications and a cover letter addressing the preferred skills will result in disqualification of your application. Please submit these documents in either MS Word or PDF format. Documents submitted in formats other than MS Word or PDF will not be reviewed and will result in disqualification of your application. Please only attach documents that are requested in this posting. Any additional documents that are submitted at this stage, will not be reviewed. After applying be sure that you answer the questionnaires related to citizenship and Veteran’s Preference points. In order to receive Veteran’s Preference points, this is a required questionnaire.
The Oregon State Police does not offer visa sponsorships.
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