Qureos Mentor

State of North Dakota

<div>Summary of Work
<ul><li>Provide scientific support to the State's criminal justice system by use of accepted techniques for analyzing and processing controlled substance cases and providing identification and analysis of controlled substances and other drugs.
</li><li>Ensure proper chain of custody by following established protocols. Accurately describe and determine net weight of items.
</li><li>Conduct visual examinations, microscopic examinations, chemical spot tests, UV-VIS spectrophotometry, and chromatography.</li><li>
Conduct gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis for the identification of controlled substances.</li><li>
Prepare reports stating scientific results or opinions and advise law enforcement, attorneys, and interested parties within the criminal justice system.</li><li>
Participate in formal and on-the-job training in scientific analysis of controlled substances, other seized drug materials, and clandestine laboratories.</li><li>
Follow all laboratory policies and standard operating procedures.</li><li>
Follow guiding principles of professional responsibility in the forensic workplace.</li><li>
Participate in the proficiency testing program for the disciplines in which the employee is competency tested.
</li><li>Maintain analytic instrumentation and assist in troubleshooting instruments when problem has occurred.
</li><li>Routinely testify as an expert witness in a court of law while maintaining composure under intense cross-examination.</li><li>
Assist Crime Laboratory Division in maintaining ANAB ISO 17025 accreditation.
</li><li>Maintain security and integrity of Crime Laboratory environment.
</li><li>Operate standard office equipment (i.e., personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, adding machine, etc.).</li><li>
Perform job-related travel, as needed.</li><li>
Perform other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
In addition to the monthly salary, this position includes fully paid health insurance for employee and family (with a wellness rider included), the option to participate in employee-paid dental and vision for employee and family, participation in the state NDPERS defined benefit or contribution retirement plan as well as the option to participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan, the option to contribute to a medical spending account, as well as paid annual leave and sick leave.
Employees in this position are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
This position is located in Bismarck, ND.
Minimum Qualifications
<ul><li>A Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Forensic Science/Chemistry, Toxicology, Microbiology, or a closely related natural science from an accredited four-year college or university. MUST have minimum documented coursework of 1 year of General Chemistry, 1 year of Organic Chemistry, and either Instrumental Analysis or be able to demonstrate proficiency with modern analytical chemistry instrumentation. Survey or introductory coursework intended for non-chemistry majors will not satisfy the above requirements. Both overall academic record and applicable job experience will be factors for consideration; however, prior job experience will not replace the minimum academic requirement.
</li><li>Knowledge of/experience with the basic theoretical principles of analytical chemistry and applications of instrumentation and methodologies used to analyze suspected controlled substances. Experience using basic laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation (color tests, UV-Vis, GC/MS, LC-MS, FT-IR, DART-MS).
</li><li>Must be able to evaluate and interpret data, develop sound conclusions/identifications, maintain accurate records, and solve technical problems.</li><li>
Possesses skills necessary to be a successful Forensic Scientist.</li><li>
Ability, demonstrated in previous employment experience or described in personnel records, to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with clients, co-workers, and supervisors.</li><li>
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.</li><li>
Excellent prioritization, time management, and organization skills.</li><li>
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.</li><li>
A high level of integrity is required, as well as good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
</li><li>Successful completion of the interview process, reference checks, and standard background and criminal record checks to determine knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform forensic scientist tasks.</li></ul>
About Team ND
&quot;Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.&quot; - Theodore Roosevelt
More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.
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Application Procedures
Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a background and criminal investigation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Office of Attorney General does not provide sponsorships.
The North Dakota Office of Attorney General prohibits candidates from plagiarizing any portion of their employment application and interview process to include responses to questions in which you must provide a narrative and/or verbal response. You must create your own responses originally and not copy or adapt them from other sources. While the North Dakota Office of Attorney General encourages you to create your narratives and interview responses with great care, including correct use of grammar and style, you are prohibited from using any artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool, to include but not limited to ChatGPT. Any information you provide during the application and interview process is subject to verification. The North Dakota Office of Attorney General will discontinue your candidacy if we find you have violated this prohibition on use of AI tools in the application and interview process.
Application package must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the opening.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT: www.nd.gov/careers
Documents to be submitted:<ul><li>
Resume</li><li>
Cover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the summary of work and minimum/preferred qualifications</li><li>
3 Professional References</li><li>
College Transcripts (copies or unofficial versions are acceptable for the initial application process but when the top candidate is given a conditional employment offer, they are required to present official transcripts)</li></ul>
The North Dakota Office of Attorney General prohibits candidates from plagiarizing any portion of their employment application and interview process to include responses to questions in which you must provide a narrative and/or verbal response. You must create your own responses originally and not copy or adapt them from other sources. While the North Dakota Office of Attorney General encourages you to create your narratives and interview responses with great care, including correct use of grammar and style, you are prohibited from using any artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool, to include but not limited to ChatGPT. Any information you provide during the application and interview process is subject to verification. The North Dakota Office of Attorney General will discontinue your candidacy if we find you have violated this prohibition on use of AI tools in the application and interview process.
Anyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process please contact Ashley, Office of Attorney General: E-mail: aeisenbeis@nd.gov; phone: (701) 328-1256 or TTY: 1-800-366-6888.<ul><li>
Learn more about Office of Attorney General at: https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/</li><li>
Learn more about Employment Benefits at: https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits</li><li>
Visit North Dakota State government: http://www.nd.gov</li></ul>
To learn more about living in North Dakota, visit https://findthegoodlife.com
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.</div>

Forensic Scientist I

<div>Cass Human Service Zone is seeking a dedicated and passionate CPS Assessment Worker in Fargo, ND for the Family Services Team to support Child Welfare Services. Our mission is to serve children and families by providing advocacy, resources, and education while promoting stability and community connections.
CPS Assessment Worker duties include but are not limited to:
<ul><li>Assess and investigate reports of child abuse and neglect while ensuring compliance with policies, best practices, and emergency intervention procedures.</li><li>
Accurately document case details and connect families to essential services.</li><li>
Collaborate with service providers, law enforcement, and legal entities.</li><li>
Prepare for and testify in court proceedings.</li><li>
Maintain flexibility with on-call scheduling and non-traditional working hours.</li></ul>
To succeed in this position, you must have a passion for serving others and a commitment to making a positive impact. Strong organizational and time management skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations. A thorough understanding of program policies and laws is required, as well as proficiency in various software and database applications with a willingness to learn new technology. Attention to detail, strong decision-making abilities, and strict adherence to state and federal regulations are critical.
To be considered for this position, you must have a bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, education, human services, child development and family science, behavioral health, applied behavior analysis, nursing (bachelor level degree) or criminal justice. Plus, one of the following:
Family Service Specialist III (SC7005):<ul><li>
Two (2) years of professional work experience as a social worker, child protective services worker, or professional case manager is required. Qualifying experience includes work in healthcare, behavioral health, child welfare, developmental disabilities, case management in a corrections setting, or social services. This experience must involve direct client interaction, service coordination, and documentation responsibilities.</li><li>
A master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of the work experience requirement
</li><li>A bachelor's degree as listed above</li></ul>
Family Services Specialist II (SC7004):<ul><li>
One (1) year of professional work experience as a social worker, child protective services worker, or professional case manager is required. Qualifying experience includes work in healthcare, behavioral health, child welfare, developmental disabilities, case management in a corrections setting, or social services. This experience must involve direct client interaction, service coordination, and documentation responsibilities.</li><li>
A master's degree in one of the above areas may substitute for the work experience requirement</li><li>
A bachelor's degree as listed above</li></ul>
Family Services Specialist I (SC7004):<ul><li>
No work experience required</li><li>
A bachelor's degree as listed above</li></ul>
Must maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance. Must complete Child Welfare certification.
Individuals may be required to work some non-traditional hours.
Frequent travel throughout Cass County is required.
**Salary will be adjusted if position is filled with an underfill as an FSS I or FSS II.**
The successful applicant must pass a standard background, motor vehicle, and criminal record check.
Working for Cass Human Service Zone: 
Cass Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Cass County to deliver child welfare safety and program protocols and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Cass County as a Cass County employee.
Cass Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical, dental and life insurance coverage, as well as an excellent retirement package (ND PERS).
Employees enjoy 10 paid holidays, as well as earning both annual leave AND sick leave days.
About Team ND
&quot;Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.&quot; - Theodore Roosevelt
Application Procedures
Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health &amp; Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verify
A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.
For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Blair Hodge at hodgeb@casscountynd.gov or at 701.239.6726.
Employing Unit: ND HHS - Cass Human Service Zone
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.</div>

CPS Assessment Worker

<div>Summary of Work
RSR Human Service Zone is seeking a Child Protection Assessment Worker / Human Services V (39-41-5981) in our Child Welfare Unit.
Join our high performing child welfare unit at RSR Human Service Zone! This position is responsible to provide safety assessment services to children and families. Additionally, you will provide advocacy while promoting family stability, respecting diversity, and working to create and strengthen connections to community resources. We work to prevent abuse by providing education, resources, and support to parents, families, and community organization. You will coordinate with internal and external service providers, while ensuring timely and quality service provision.
To succeed in this position, you will have a passion for helping others and making a difference in our community. This position maintains responsibilities of a highly complex and sensitive nature and requires a high degree of knowledge, skills, and passion in child welfare. Work activities involve decision-making within parameters of approved policies and procedures, thorough, accurate and timely responses as well as accurate documentation that complies with State and Federal Regulations. This position also requires coordination with local service providers, law enforcement and legal entities, as well as emergency response planning. This role will require testifying at court proceedings.
This position requires some afterhours/non-traditional working hours including on call response. Frequent travel throughout a 4-5 county area in southeastern North Dakota is required.
To be considered for this role: you must hold a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, education, human services, child development and family science, human resource management (human service track), or criminal justice, and two (2) years of professional human services work experience as a social worker, child protective service worker, or professional case manager. A Master's degree in one of the areas above may substitute for one year of the work experience requirement.
If no qualified applicants are found, we will consider filling as a Family Services Specialist II. Minimum qualifications require a bachelor's degree as listed above and one (1) year of professional human services work experience as a social worker, child protective service worker or professional case manager or a Master's degree in one of the above areas.
Salary will be adjusted if the position if filled with an underfill.
Additional Requirements:<ul><li>
At the time of interview, applicants must submit three professional references. A minimum of two references must be supervisory references. Please include reference name, relation to applicant, and current telephone number.</li><li>
Candidates must successfully complete a standard background and criminal record check.</li><li>
Candidates must have a valid driver's license with clean driving record, a reliable vehicle for transportation, and adequate auto insurance coverage</li></ul>
RSR Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Richland County to deliver state-driven public assistance and program protocols and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Richland County as a Richland County employee.
RSR Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical, dental and life insurance coverage, as well as an excellent retirement package (ND PERS).
Employees enjoy 10 paid holidays, as well as earning both annual leave AND sick leave days. 
About Team ND
&quot;Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.&quot; - Theodore Roosevelt
Application Procedures
Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health &amp; Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verify
A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.
For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Lynn Flieth at 701.642.7751 or by email at lflieth@nd.gov.
Employing Unit: ND HHS - RSR Human Service Zone
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.</div>

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