Autopsy Technician (PCN 121712)
Autopsy Technician (PCN 121712)
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- Join the Department of Health!Were thrilled to welcome you!Weve made our application process more accessible than ever.Please take a look at our job announcement below.If you can see yourself in this role apply nowyour next opportunity awaits!This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.What you will be doing:
Assisting the State Medical Examiner Forensic Pathologists with forensic postmortem examinations. Conducting a range of activities to assist in determining the cause and manner of death. These activities include but are not limited to photography radiology the collection of postmortem specimens fingerprinting and the collection and preservation of evidence
Our organization mission and culture:
The Division of Public Healths mission is to protect and promote the health of Alaskans. The Division of Public Health exemplifies the values of accountability respect human potential integrity and scientific excellence.
The benefits of joining our team:
This role allows you to be a valuable member of a small innovative team committed to respect and integrity while connecting with your community. You will also be entitled to health insurance 11 paid holidays per year and personal leave. This role will allow you to explore the field of forensics and gain valuable work experience for a career in criminal justice forensics and/or law enforcement; all while serving the people of Alaska during the most difficult times. Come learn and grow in the Last Frontier while making a difference where we live work and play.
The working environment you can expect:
This position is at 5455 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave in Anchorage. The daily work environment involves standing for long periods of time frequent lifting and maneuvering of bodies.
Who we are looking for:We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following positionspecific competencies:
- Attention to Detail:Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- Flexibility:Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information changing conditions or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.
- Forensics:Knowledge of procedures of civil criminal or administrative hearings evidence collection including the delivery and receipt of evidence classes of evidence and rules of evidence and legal procedures.
- Physical Strength and Agility:Ability to bend lift climb stand and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
- Pathology: Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of plant insect or animal diseases and host/pathogen relationships including effects on natural and managed ecosystems.
To view the general description and example of duties for this job class please go to the following link and search for Autopsy Technician: QualificationsAn associates degree (or equivalent postsecondary education) in any course of study that is supplemented by a minimum of six semester (eight quarter) credits of coursework in human anatomy and/or physiology;
OR
Two years of technical experience in a morgue; hospital; medical forensic or research laboratory; or similar setting that included such work as performing necropsies and/or anatomical specimen collection;
OR
Two years of any combination of postsecondary education (3 semester/4 quarter credits 1 month) that is supplemented by a minimum of six semester (eight quarter) credits of coursework in human anatomy and/or physiology and technical experience in a morgue; hospital; medical forensic or research laboratory; or similar setting that included such work as performing necropsies and/or anatomical specimen collection.
Special Note:
The work environment or work may involve exposure to infectious diseases hazardous conditions and substances and noxious odors. The work requires the physical ability to lift and maneuver up to 300 pounds with mechanical assistive devices.
Successful applicants must pass a background investigation which includes a criminal record check for conviction of felony or misdemeanor crimes as a prerequisite to employment.
This class requires that incumbents occasionally operate motor vehicles and applicants must be 18 years or older and possess a regular Alaska drivers license.
Incumbents may be required to serve on a rotating 24hour oncall schedule.Additional Required Information
At the time of the interview please provide the following:
- Three (3) professional references whom we may contact by phone are required. One (1) of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor if not already provided in the application.
- Current performance evaluation if available.
- A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.
If chosen for the position the candidate will be required to provide the following items before employment:- A copy of your current drivers license.
Please read the information below carefully. This applies to your application submission.EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies you must fill in the Education section of the application If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of units completed Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts) Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
If education is completed in a foreign college or university it may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCEWhen using work experience not documented in your application please provide the employers name job title employment dates and whether you worked fulltime or parttime Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application If the application does not support minimum qualifications the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitmentA resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for.
If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application.Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hard copy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or another database you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage found here: regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at(tollfree) or .If you choose to be contacted by emailplease ensure that your email address is correct on your application and that your spam filter will permit emails from the domain.For information on allowing emails from the domains visit the Lost Password Help page at: STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations auxiliary aids or services or alternative communication formats please callin Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 oror correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK. The State of Alaska is an equalopportunity employer.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at(tollfree) or (907)if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to:
For assistance with applying for a password please visit: InformationFor specific information about the position feel free to contact the hiring manager at:Anne Garner/Medicolegal Investigator 4
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