Deputy Medical Examiner (Medicolegal Investigation)

Ulster County Department of Health - Medical Examiner seeks a full-time (35 hrs./wk.) Deputy Medical Examiner (Medicolegal Investigation). Starting rate $42.25/hr. Ulster County offers an excellent benefit package including NYS Retirement System membership, paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal leave.

This is professional and confidential work involving responsibility for overseeing the independent investigations of deaths which occurred without medical attendance or which resulted from accidental, suicidal, criminal, suspicious or undetermined causes. The incumbent engages in interviewing witnesses, recording detailed observations of the scene, collecting physical and trace evidence and conducting follow-up field investigations. Evening work and other than normal work schedules can be expected in this position, as the incumbent will be on call to cover any emergency, including bioterrorism. Work is performed under the general direction of the Ulster County Medical Examiner, with leeway allowed for independent decision. Incumbent acts on behalf of Medical Examiner as necessary. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a Medicolegal Death Scene Investigation Certification* AND EITHER:

A. Possession of a Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Forensic Science or a related field; OR

B. Possession of an Associate’s Degree in Forensic Science or a related field, and two (2) years of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent experience which involved death scene investigation and/or assisting in the performing of autopsies; OR

C. Possession of a license and current registration issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse and three (3) years of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent post-licensure, professional nursing experience, one (1) year of which included experience as a Forensic Morgue Technician, Morgue Assistant and/or experience in assisting in the performing of autopsies; OR

D. Three (3) years of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent experience as a Forensic Morgue Technician, Morgue Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or comparable professional experience, one (1) year of which included experience in assisting in the performing of autopsies.

*Note: One (1) year of experience in death scene investigations may be substituted for the MedicolegalDeath Scene Investigation Certification.

Note: Your degree or college credits must have been awarded or earned by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

Special Requirement for Acceptance of Applications: Eligibility for an appropriate New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Possession of the license is required at the time of appointment.

Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: Upon a conditional employment offer and in accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, prospective candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authorities. Such prospective candidates will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly.

ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL CIVIL SERVICE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $42.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• NYS Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42