Forensic Investigative Genealogist

Forensic Investigative Genealogist

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County ("BXDA") is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By "Pursuing Justice with Integrity," the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day. The Bronx District Attorney's Office is hiring a Forensic Investigative Genealogist assigned to the Forensic Science Unit (FSU), within the Strategic Innovations Division. The Forensic Science Unit oversees cases with forensic science evidence including DNA, fingerprints, and ballistics. Additionally, the FSU coordinates cold case homicide and sexual assault investigations. We are seeking a candidate with extensive forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG) experience to help identify unknown criminal suspects and unidentified homicide victims.

Job Responsibilities :

• The primary duty of the Forensic Investigative Genealogist will be to lead "tree-building" for our FIGG investigations, doing genetic genealogy research independently and / or collaboratively with other law enforcement partners.
• Utilize public source and law enforcement records to build family trees.
• Maintain a database and case files for unsolved homicide and sexual assault cases.
• Prepare discovery materials based on genealogy work, and testify in court, if required.
• Additionally, in this position, the Forensic Investigative Genealogist will assist with all FSU cold case investigations, meetings, and case conferences. They will assist NYPD Cold Case detectives in identifying unsolved homicide and sexual assault cases with forensic evidence.
• Collaborate with the BXDA Forensic Science Unit, NYPD, and OCME to identify and submit evidence for traditional STR forensic testing and SNP testing.
• Back up duty to order and distribute laboratory reports for narcotics, ballistics, and DNA.
• All other duties as assigned to support the Strategic Innovations Division.

This is a full-time, in-person position. Newly hired employees may be eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule after a 6-12 month probationary period. The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his / her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

Minimum Qualifications :

Qualification Requirements 1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or 2. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Qualifications :

Residency Requirement :

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.