Laboratory Assistant, Grade 14

Due to the American Correctional Association and Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, for mandated staffing requirements, there is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification of limiting hiring to a male candidate. Only male applicants will be considered for this position.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

About the Department: The Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is responsible for the intake, reception and diagnostic functions including law enforcement processing of adult male and female offenders arrested in Montgomery County. The Pre-Trial Supervision Unit (PTSU) is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join their team.

PTSU provides monitoring of court-ordered bond conditions to defendants’ who are released into community while awaiting trial. A case management team monitor’s a defendant’s bond conditions compliance until their case has been adjudicated. Court ordered drug testing is generally required as part of a defendant’s bond condition. Positive drug tests could result in court violations and must be reported to the Court. The Intervention Program for Substance Abusers (IPSA) is a diversion program for first-time misdemeanant offenders who will ultimately have their charges expunged following successful completion of community service, drug education, drug testing, and treatment are core functions of these programs. Both programs utilize an onsite urinalysis laboratory to conduct drug/alcohol testing.

What you’ll be doing:

• Direct observation and testing of urine samples of male criminal defendants reporting to the Pre-Trial Supervision Unit
• Performance of breathalyzer and saliva testing of both male and female defendants reporting to the Pre-Trial Supervision Unit
• Order and maintain the inventory of supplies needed for substance abuse testing in the facility.
• Maintain the urinalysis lab for cleanliness and safety.
• Research and respond to inquiries regarding drug test results from caseworker and management staff.
• May be required to testify in court regarding drug testing procedures.
• Respond to point of contact inquiries from defendants participating in the programs within the division.
• May assist with office functions including front desk reception coverage, assisting with defendant drug testing check-in, assisting with recordation of defendant participation in various program activities, preparing basic correspondence.
• Maintain and update the Exposure Control Plan for the facility.

A Laboratory Assistant candidate should be able to:
Additional Employment Information

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One (1) year of experience working in a laboratory environment.

Education: Completion of high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.

Equivalency: None

Due to the American Correctional Association and Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, for mandated staffing requirements, there is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification of limiting hiring to a male candidate. Only male applicants will be considered for this position.

Age: Individuals appointed to this position must be at least 18 years of age on the date of appointment.

Preferred Criteria Minimum Salary 42577 Maximum Salary 68130 Currency USD