Assistant Chief Medical Examiner

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Public Health

Job Classification Title

Forensic Pathology Fellow (NS)

Position Number

Grade

MH22

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Assistant Chief Medical Examiner performs supervised medical examinations and related medicolegal work to support the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The position conducts 200 to 250 autopsies annually under the direction of senior forensic pathologists and documents findings for use in official reports legal proceedings and consultations with partner agencies. Work includes correlating autopsy results with toxicology histology and investigative information to determine cause and manner of death.

The Assistant Chief Medical Examiner reviews medical examiner case files from an assigned region and provides case consultations for county medical examiners. The role functions within an accredited fellowship program that incorporates structured training in forensic pathology postmortem sciences and medicolegal operations.


Key Duties Include:
- Performing 200 to 250 supervised autopsies annually and documenting all gross and microscopic findings in accordance with established protocols.

- Conducting detailed examinations of organs tissues and injuries and correlating findings with toxicology histology and investigative information.

- Preparing written autopsy reports and providing verbal summaries for agencies involved in criminal and civil proceedings.

- Reviewing regional medical examiner case files and completing final certifications of cause and manner of death.

- Participating in scheduled didactic sessions and supervised training in forensic pathology postmortem toxicology forensic anthropology and crime scene investigation.

- Consulting with county medical examiners and regional pathologists to support case reviews and medicolegal determinations.

- Testifying in court as needed regarding autopsy findings and medicolegal conclusions.

- Utilizing specialized pathology equipment and laboratory instruments to perform examinations and prepare diagnostic materials.

- Supporting educational activities for medical students residents and other trainees participating in rotations within the medical examiner system.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $95752.00 - $157990.00

Recruitment Range: $95752.00 - $95752.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented experience performing highvolume autopsy casework including conducting detailed examinations of organs tissues and injuries and recording gross and microscopic findings using standardized medicolegal procedures.

• Demonstrated proficiency at the intermediate level in preparing comprehensive autopsy reports that integrate investigative information histological results and toxicology data for use in official determinations of cause and manner of death.

• Established record of conducting case reviews for medical examiner files including verifying investigative documentation and completing final death certifications in accordance with medicolegal standards.

• Practical experience presenting autopsy findings through written summaries and verbal testimony for criminal hearings courts of law and public safety agencies ensuring clarity and accuracy in medicolegal communication.

• Demonstrated capability using specialized pathology instruments and equipment in all phases of postmortem examination with documented competence performing dissection microscopy and preparation of diagnostic materials.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

The Position Is Time-Limited Fellowship Lasting Up To 24 Months

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for multiple hours.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Visual assessments of pertinent findings including gross and microscopic.

• Prolonged dissection requiring use of two hands with delicate manipulation sometimes required.

• Ability to use power saw during autopsy.

• Ability to wear respiratory protection (N95 powered air respirator or the equivalent).

About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH):
The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

About the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME):

The North Carolina Medical Examiner System is a network of medical doctors and allied health professionals throughout North Carolina who voluntarily devote their time energy and medical expertise to see that deaths of a suspicious unusual or unnatural nature are adequately investigated. The OCME investigates all deaths in North Carolina due to injury or violence as well as natural deaths that are suspicious unusual or unattended by a medical professional.

Please visit our website for more info: Amenities and Benefits at the OCME

We are located in Raleigh NC. According to Forbes we are ranked as one of the top 20 best places to retire and the 2nd most educated city in the News & World ranks Raleigh among the top 15 places to live in the U.S.

• 220000 square feet state-of-the-art facility

• Plentiful Free Parking

• Easy access to highways (70 40 and 440) NC Museum of Art Umstead State Park healthcare providers and shopping centers

• Proximity to globally and nationally ranked universities (NC State UNC-Chapel Hill Duke)

• Fitness area with exercise equipment classes and wellness activities

• Weekly Food Trucks

• Car Cleaning and Detailing Services On-site bimonthly

• Annual Flu Shot Clinic for Employees and Families

• Monthly and quarterly career development classes including opportunities for traveling

• Library of academic journals and materials on-site

• Employee Engagement and Staff Development Activities

• NC OCME Employee Recognition Programs

• State Health Plan and State of NC Employee Benefits

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website forState Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.

• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

• Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.

• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification

  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

  Veterans and National Guard Preference

  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

  • Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

  ADA Accommodations

  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

  CONTACT INFORMATION

  If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

  Minimum Education and Experience

  Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

  Licensed to practice medicine in the state of North Carolina and successfully completed residency in anatomic pathology.

  EEO Statement

  The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

  Recruiter:

  Tresha Walker

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