DNA Technical Leader (County Promotional)
Apply NowCompany: County of San Bernardino, CA
Location: San Bernardino, CA 92404
Description:
Salary : $111,800.00 - $154,169.60 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-03544-01
Department: Sheriff/Coroner
Opening Date: 04/26/2025
Closing Date: 5/9/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Fire Department, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 6 months from the end of their assignment.
**Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work experience.**
The Sheriff's Department is recruiting for DNA Technical Leader to perform complex duties of DNA analysis and review of DNA casework to establish facts of criminal investigations ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and credibility of forensic results. Additionally, this position provides oversight of the Sheriff's Crime Laboratory DNA laboratory ensuring all activities, records, documents, and requirements related to the continued accreditation in handling, analysis and preservation of evidence in accordance with FBI DNA Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories, Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), and ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board) requirements.
3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2026
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14
Benefits Overview
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIREMENT PERKS
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
For more Employee Benefits information, follow this link:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Background: Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass an extensive background investigation, including a polygraph examination. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony.
2) Shift: Applicants must be available for all shifts; incumbents will be required to work rotating shifts, or be on call for work, on weekends, holidays, and evenings, including mandatory overtime; refusal of assigned shift may result in removal from the list or termination.
3) License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance.
3) Physical: Incumbents conducting investigations in the field must be able to climb up and down embankments and hike over rough terrain.
5) Must successfully complete FBI DNA Quality Assurance Standards and Auditor Training within one year of appointment or be terminated.
6) Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: A Master's Degree in a biology, chemistry, or forensic science-related area, with successful completion of 12 semester units of (graduate or undergraduate-level) coursework in biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, and either statistics or population genetics, as required per accreditation standards for the DNA laboratory.
-AND--
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience as a qualified analyst in forensic (human) DNA laboratory casework, as required per accreditation standards for the DNA laboratory. (At time of application, must be capable of being qualified as a technical leader per the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for DNA Testing Laboratories regarding education and experience requirements.)
A legible copy of your college transcripts are required and MUST be submitted with the application (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
Qualifying degree and coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework as above.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess five (5) years of experience performing casework analysis using PCR-STR techniques in an accredited forensic DNA laboratory, meeting the requirements of a DNA Technical Leader as outlined in the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for DNA Testing Laboratories.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, May 9, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, and submit within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. For more information and instructions on how to request Veteran's Preference points,
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Administrative Services Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications and will be used to determine your placement on the eligible list. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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My qualified analyst experience in forensic (human) DNA laboratory casework was acquired at _____ (specify name of agency and your job title).Note: Employer(s) listed here must be detailed in the Work Experience section of the application, with a full description of the duties performed.
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My experience in performing casework analysis using PCR-STR techniques in a forensic (human) DNA laboratory was from _____ to _____ (specify start and end dates), and was acquired at _____ (specify name of agency and your job title).Note: Employer(s) listed here must be detailed in the Work Experience section of the application, with a full description of the duties performed, to ensure consideration.
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Education: Do you possess a Master's Degree in a biology, chemistry, or forensic science-related area, with successful completion of 12 semester units of (combination of graduate-level and undergraduate-level) coursework in biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, and either statistics or population genetics, as required per accreditation standards for the DNA laboratory?Degree must be listed in the education section of the application.A legible copy of your transcripts MUST be attached and submitted with the application.
05
List your completed coursework in genetics. Include the following:
course name course number name of school indicate if graduate level
Example: Bio 184 at CSU Sacramento.
06
List your completed coursework in biochemistry. Include the following:
course name course number name of school indicate if graduate level
Example: Chem 161 at CSU Sacramento.
07
List your completed coursework in molecular biology. Include the following:
course name course number name of school indicate if graduate level
Example: Bio 121 at CSU Sacramento.
08
List your completed coursework in statistics or population genetics. Include the following:
course name course number name of school indicate if graduate level
Example: Stat 115B, CSU Sacramento.
09
Did you attach a high-quality, legible unofficial copy of your transcripts to your application?
10
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.)
Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, review the PDF document which contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Use this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
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Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-03544-01
Department: Sheriff/Coroner
Opening Date: 04/26/2025
Closing Date: 5/9/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Fire Department, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 6 months from the end of their assignment.
**Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work experience.**
The Sheriff's Department is recruiting for DNA Technical Leader to perform complex duties of DNA analysis and review of DNA casework to establish facts of criminal investigations ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and credibility of forensic results. Additionally, this position provides oversight of the Sheriff's Crime Laboratory DNA laboratory ensuring all activities, records, documents, and requirements related to the continued accreditation in handling, analysis and preservation of evidence in accordance with FBI DNA Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories, Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), and ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board) requirements.
3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2026
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14
Benefits Overview
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIREMENT PERKS
- Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect Attendance Leave
- Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
- Generous pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available!
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
For more Employee Benefits information, follow this link:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Background: Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass an extensive background investigation, including a polygraph examination. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony.
2) Shift: Applicants must be available for all shifts; incumbents will be required to work rotating shifts, or be on call for work, on weekends, holidays, and evenings, including mandatory overtime; refusal of assigned shift may result in removal from the list or termination.
3) License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance.
3) Physical: Incumbents conducting investigations in the field must be able to climb up and down embankments and hike over rough terrain.
5) Must successfully complete FBI DNA Quality Assurance Standards and Auditor Training within one year of appointment or be terminated.
6) Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: A Master's Degree in a biology, chemistry, or forensic science-related area, with successful completion of 12 semester units of (graduate or undergraduate-level) coursework in biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, and either statistics or population genetics, as required per accreditation standards for the DNA laboratory.
-AND--
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience as a qualified analyst in forensic (human) DNA laboratory casework, as required per accreditation standards for the DNA laboratory. (At time of application, must be capable of being qualified as a technical leader per the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for DNA Testing Laboratories regarding education and experience requirements.)
A legible copy of your college transcripts are required and MUST be submitted with the application (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
Qualifying degree and coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework as above.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess five (5) years of experience performing casework analysis using PCR-STR techniques in an accredited forensic DNA laboratory, meeting the requirements of a DNA Technical Leader as outlined in the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for DNA Testing Laboratories.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, May 9, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, and submit within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. For more information and instructions on how to request Veteran's Preference points,
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Administrative Services Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
01
Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications and will be used to determine your placement on the eligible list. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
- I have read and understand the instructions stated above.
02
My qualified analyst experience in forensic (human) DNA laboratory casework was acquired at _____ (specify name of agency and your job title).Note: Employer(s) listed here must be detailed in the Work Experience section of the application, with a full description of the duties performed.
03
My experience in performing casework analysis using PCR-STR techniques in a forensic (human) DNA laboratory was from _____ to _____ (specify start and end dates), and was acquired at _____ (specify name of agency and your job title).Note: Employer(s) listed here must be detailed in the Work Experience section of the application, with a full description of the duties performed, to ensure consideration.
04
Education: Do you possess a Master's Degree in a biology, chemistry, or forensic science-related area, with successful completion of 12 semester units of (combination of graduate-level and undergraduate-level) coursework in biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, and either statistics or population genetics, as required per accreditation standards for the DNA laboratory?Degree must be listed in the education section of the application.A legible copy of your transcripts MUST be attached and submitted with the application.
- Yes
- No
05
List your completed coursework in genetics. Include the following:
Example: Bio 184 at CSU Sacramento.
06
List your completed coursework in biochemistry. Include the following:
Example: Chem 161 at CSU Sacramento.
07
List your completed coursework in molecular biology. Include the following:
Example: Bio 121 at CSU Sacramento.
08
List your completed coursework in statistics or population genetics. Include the following:
Example: Stat 115B, CSU Sacramento.
09
Did you attach a high-quality, legible unofficial copy of your transcripts to your application?
- Yes, I have attached a high-quality, legible unofficial copy of my transcripts to my application.
- No, I did not attach an unofficial copy of my transcripts to my application.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.)
Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.
11
**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, review the PDF document which contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Use this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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