Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. The work requires light physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Involves functional leadership responsibility. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Forensic Scientist I and Forensic Examiner classes in which the incumbents receive training to perform entry level professional work. Differs from the Forensic Scientist III class in which the incumbents are either a lead examiner with supervisory responsibilities for a specific unit of a large section or an examiner with responsibilities for a specific, specialized, and complicated function within a smaller section. Maintains appropriate quality control methods.