Casework Administrator

Description

The primary mission of the Evidence Coordinator and Casework Administrator Section is to support the DoD DNA Operations section, specifically the Current Day Operations (CDO), Past Accounting Section (PAS) and Family Reference Specimen – Laboratory Automation (FRS-LA) sections with all evidence handling and casework administration requirements as defined by current accredited operational SOPs or as defined by the government.

The Casework Administrators are responsible for maintaining forensic evidence in accordance with laboratory accreditation and standard operating procedures. This role is critical to successful laboratory operations and will be required to work collaboratively and productively with laboratory staff and management.

***This is a 100% on-site position

Critical Work Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative support for the nuclear DNA, mitochondrial DNA, and Automation, Biometrics and Special Projects Sections of the AFDIL Laboratory.
• Provides liaison to the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES) and other agencies for the receipt, tracking, and reporting of casework results.
• Creates and edits weekly and monthly reports regarding case status.
• Assists in the development and editing of technical documents for staff and maintains an electronic library of documents and presentations for use by staff members.
• Assists in the planning and development of technical documents for staff and maintains an electronic library of documents and presentations for use by staff members.
• Prepares final drafts of correspondence, documents, and reports prepared for signature of the AFDIL senior staff ensuring proper format, mathematical correctness, correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling that is in conformance with special policies of the Armed Forces DoD DNA Registry.
• Controls the activities schedule of senior AFDIL personnel and maintains a schedule of activities, conferences, and meetings to be hosted by the AFDIL.
• Responsible for data entry of case related material into appropriate databases used for case accessioning, case tracking, and file reporting.
• Responsible for data entry and generating reports using the DoD DNA Registry Laboratory Information Systems Application (LISA) and Armed Forces Medical Examiner Tracking System (AFMETS).
• Responsible for ordering, receipt, tracking, and distribution of the bi-annual Proficiency Tests for the scientific staff as necessary to maintain accreditation status.
• Performs miscellaneous clerical and administrative duties to include faxing, sending photocopies of documents as required; distributing paperwork; delivering mail; or having delivered, memoranda, correspondence, packages; tracking records, and paperwork.
• Prepares regular and special reports; prepares certain documents for signature, writes non-technical non-lengthy reports covering events, memoranda for records, meeting minutes, and progress summaries.
• Establishes and maintains both paper and electronic files of correspondence and reports; revises and disposes of files in accordance with government regulatory guidance; maintains ready reference files of frequently consulted regulations, policies, rosters, directives, and other material; and establishes and maintains lists and registers by various categories of persons or organizations frequently contacted. May assist with transporting or destruction of records.

• Uses various office automation systems and software packages to accomplish work, including text editing; file creation; maintenance, and retrieval; use of message, calendar, and suspense systems; and use of specialized tools for specific functions.

Minimum Requirements:

• The individual must be able to successfully complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NAC-I) background investigation. The position does not require a security clearance by the individual may be required to obtain a government security clearance at a future date of handling classified information or materials.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma with five years clerical experience.
• Knowledge of the programs of the DoD Registry, the Armed Forces Institution of Pathology, the American Registry of Pathology, and the military services as they relate to the clerical and administrative functions of the organization.
• Knowledge of the personnel, duties, priorities, commitments, and program goals of the DNA Registry.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• General knowledge of forensic DNA analytical methods, especially nuclear DNA and mitochondrial DNA profiling.
• Ability to maintain minimum standards of technical proficiency as demonstrated by acceptable performance by internal and external proficiency testing programs.
• Willingness to maintain a professional knowledge and understanding of relevant current issues in the scientific and forensic communities.
• Sufficient knowledge and experience to assist the Scientific Staff in the completion of casework involving DNA typing of human biological remains using novel methods of nuclear DNA Typing and/pr mitochondrial DNA sequence analysis.
• Knowledge of current military, federal, or local regulations pertaining to rules of evidence and courtroom procedures.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, guidelines, and regulations, and ability to safely handle hazardous materials.
• Must possess personality traits to maintain team cohesion and to set a good working example.
• Knowledge of various requirements necessary for achieving or maintaining accreditation by outside inspection agencies to include the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors-Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD-LAB), the DoD Mitochondrial DNA Quality Assurance Oversight Committee, and the International Standards Organization (IOS 17025 criteria).
• Candidates must be US citizens and be able to pass a NAC-I Security Background Investigation

TO APPLY:

Please submit your CV.

SNA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.