NEOGOV · 5 months ago
CODIS ADMINISTRATOR (CLASS CODE 5263)
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$88K/yr - $88K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is a company that provides software solutions for government agencies. They are seeking a CODIS Administrator to manage and oversee the operation of the CODIS database within the DNA unit, ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards and operational requirements while also managing security and user access.
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Responsibilities
Managing and overseeing the operation of the CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) database within the DNA unit
Ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards and operational requirements for CODIS
Managing CODIS security and user access
Troubleshooting system issues and providing training
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related scientific field
Twelve (12) semester hours of college course work that must have included all of the following areas: biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology and either: statistics or population genetics
Five (5) years of full-time professional forensic experience as a qualified DNA Analyst
A Master's Degree in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related field may be substituted for (1) year of professional experience; a PH.D in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related field may be substituted for two (2) years of professional experience
Civil Service reserves the right to determine which degrees are considered closely related
Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification
Benefits
14 paid holidays in 2025.
13 paid vacation days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus vacation days the longer you are employed.
13 paid sick days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus sick days the longer you are employed.
Use or lose your days, off? Not here! You can roll an unlimited number of unused sick days and up to 45 unused vacation days to the next year.
We pay you for unused vacation and sick days when you leave City government.
Depending on your job, your department may also offer remote work, flexible schedules, and/or shift work.
We offer 12 weeks of paid time off for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or fostered child. This is in addition to your sick and vacation leave. Full-time employees with one year of service qualify for this program.
We offer healthcare plans as low as $60.31 biweekly for individual employees. Our plan covers medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision. Hate going to the doctor's office? It also includes access to telemedicine. Plan members can also opt to cover their children, spouses and same or opposite sex registered domestic partners.
We also offer a Flexible Spending Account that can reduce taxes for employees by allowing for pre-tax contributions for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs.
A completely free $25,000 life insurance policy is also available for all full-time employees.
The City of New Orleans is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Depending on your job you can participate in one of several pension systems and enjoy this great benefit.
You can also participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) which allows you to defer up to $23,500 of your pretax income each year to supplement your retirement savings.
We offer competitive pay including pay increases based on the length of your employment. We also offer special pays for educational advancement, professional certifications and specialized work assignments.
Our Employee Growth and Development Division offers free courses in over 50 topics including Leadership, Personal Finance, Conflict Management, Excel, Managing Stress, and Business Writing.
Employees who work during declared emergencies receive extra pay.
Employees who can't work due to emergency related workplace closures continue to receive their normal pay.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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