Forensic Evidence Admin Specialist

MaineGuide; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation leave

Health insurance coverage

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Gym reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Public service loan forgiveness

Parental leave

Job summary

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Augusta, Maine, is seeking an Office Specialist I to provide administrative support for the Forensic Chemistry Section within the Maine CDC's Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory.

Responsibilities include managing evidence, tracking subpoenas, and assisting with discovery documentation, while coordinating with agencies and training staff on submission requirements.

Qualifications

• Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support demonstrating proficiency in modern office practices and independent judgment.
• Preferred candidates will also have the ability to obtain Notary Public status.
• Experience providing information and giving testimony in court and depositions.
• Experience using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for evidence management and custody audits.

Responsibilities

• Document, inventory, and secure evidence submitted to the FCS.
• Verify accuracy on evidence submission forms and proper packaging.
• Record and track subpoenas.
• Compile requested discovery documentation.
• Maintain custody records for all evidence received.
• Communicate with agencies on evidence submission procedures and testing status.
• Manage data in the FCS Evidence Appointment Booking System.
• Present information and testify on administrative procedures as needed.
• Assist in training lab personnel and agencies on evidence submission requirements.
• Perform annual evidence inventory and file reviews.
• Enter information in lab and storage location databases.
• Purchase and distribute approved sample collection kits.
• Input sample information into the Implied Consent/Duty to Submit Database.
• Enter approved instrument documentation into the instrument database and coordinate with site coordinators.

Skills

Recordkeeping procedures

Evidence handling

Notary Public

Court testimony

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Augusta, Maine, is seeking an Office Specialist I to provide administrative support for the Forensic Chemistry Section within the Maine CDC's Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory.

Responsibilities include managing evidence, tracking subpoenas, and assisting with discovery documentation, while coordinating with agencies and training staff on submission requirements.