This position is located in the DEA, Office of Forensic Sciences, New England Field Laboratoy. This position(s) primary purpose is to serve as the Supervisor of a group of friction ridge (latent print) examiners in a forensic laboratory, providing necessary administrative and technical support for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
As a Supervisory Physical Scientist, your typical work assignments may include: Exercising supervisory and/or managerial authorities and providing occupational specific technical and administrative direction at least 25% or more of the time over subordinate employee performing the work and functions of the organization.
Providing technical review of work to include reports of results, testimony transcripts, and results of court proceedings to establish training requirements, as well as to develop avenues for continued research into statistically valid and reliable techniques and methods to categorize friction ridge analyses as a means to positive identification of sources.
Developing and maintaining liaison with friction ridge and contributing scientific counterparts in federal, state, and local forensic laboratories as well as related academic, professional, and research organizations. Establishing and maintaining trade, industry, scientific and technical contacts to keep abreast of new developments in the analysis of friction ridge evidence. Planning and scheduling work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution.
See the qualification section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php. If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.
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This position is with Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $142452 – $185193/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-02 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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