Medicolegal Death Investigator I MEX58 - Northern District
Medicolegal Death Investigator I MEX58 - Northern District
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Title: Medicolegal Death Investigator I (MEX58 Northern District
State Role Title: Law Enforcement Officer III
Hiring Range: $29.00/hr $33.00/hr
Pay Band: NV 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location:CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINERNO
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Job Duties
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Northern District in Manassas is seeking a part time Medicolegal Death Investigator I. This is a wage position and averages 29 hours per week not to exceed 1500 hours in a year and is not eligible for benefits. This Medicolegal Death Investigator I position is responsible for investigating deaths that fall under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Duties include handling phone calls reporting deaths responding to death scenes data collection real time database direct entry preparing reports review of medical records and other documents handling evidence moving remains assisting with identification of remains and determining necessity for autopsy or further exam at district office. Inspecting bodies and obtaining specimens for examination is required. Will also require occasional travel throughout the district and state ability to respond to disaster events as requested ability to traverse rocky uphill or otherwise unstable geographic locations ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs500lbs body weights. Involves possible exposure to hazardous substances/dangerous materials. Will also require occasional travel throughout the district and state ability to respond to disaster events as requested ability to traverse rocky uphill or otherwise unstable geographic locations ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs500lbs body weights. Involves possible exposure to hazardous substances/dangerous materials. This position will work varying rotating shifts that include day evening overnights weekends and holidays to maintain 24hour coverage.
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires a knowledge of laws and standards of medicolegal death investigation.
Requires knowledge of anatomy physiology pathology
Requires knowledge of pharmacology and/or medical terminology in forensics.
Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Must have strong keyboarding and typing skills allowing for real time quick and accurate data entry of large amounts of case information into a database.
Must be able to compose documents use a digital camera and print digital photographs.
If employment continues must be able to obtain registry certification from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) prior to the completion of two years of employment. Must maintain registry or board certification from the ABMDI after two years of employment.
Additional Considerations
Demonstrated knowledge in Forensic Science Health Science Criminal Justice or closely related field is preferred.
Experience in law enforcement or Medical Examiner/Coroner office is preferred.
Prefer experience in death scene investigations
Experience in identification of human remains is preferred
Experience applying medicolegal death investigation technique and standards is preferred
ABMDI Certification
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only online applications. Faxed mailed or emailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check employment reference check and EVerify. Other financial credit driving background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture hair type and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and
pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: .
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to positionspecific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
Contact Information
Name: Beshaun Judkins
Phone: No phone calls
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Employment Type
Hourly
