Job Summary
Medical Examiner services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include death scene investigation, removal, locating and notifying next of kin, performing autopsies, interpreting toxicology results, identification of decedents, consulting with partners to determine opinions for archeologically significant remains and assisting the Washington State Archeologist to coordinate repatriation and reinternment, determination of nonhuman remains, necropsies, and providing consultative services to law enforcement agencies and to the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
Qualifications
Classification Distinction
The Chief Medical Examiner, a single incumbent position, is responsible for fulfilling all statutory and operational duties and works in conjunction with the Operations Manager and Community Health Director in establishing and updating policies and procedures and provides technical expertise to maintain national accreditation for the department. The Chief Medical Examiner is the direct supervisor of the Associate Medical Examiner and all contract pathologists. This position manages morgue operations and provides technical supervision of the Autopsy Technicians. The Chief Medical Examiner has broad responsibility and considerable latitude for independent judgment and works autonomously in the performance of daily activities.
Incumbent typically works in a climate-controlled morgue suite requiring employee to handle biological evidence and work with chemicals, fumes and odors from lab chemicals. Additionally, incumbent may work in an office setting for purposes of documentation and report writing and may possibly be subjected to adverse weather and environment conditions when responding to an occasional death scene. Work involves management of multiple priorities and can involve face-to-face interactions in stressful or sensitive situations.
Knowledge of:
Forensic pathology best practices, NAME accreditation standards, and principles and practices of death investigation.
Medical and legal aspects surrounding sudden and unnatural death; methods, practices, equipment, and procedures of handling deceased individuals.
Data collection, statistical analysis and report writing principles and techniques; laws, rules, and regulations affecting certification of death, release of bodies, custody of the property of deceased persons and related matters; medical examiner office accreditation requirements.
Abilities Include:
Prepare detailed technical reports; resolve complex investigations of death; use strong interpersonal skills, including ability to interact and cooperate with co-workers and partner with law enforcement personnel, attorneys, elected officials and the general public; communicates effectively both orally and in writing. Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior.
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
Salary Grade: M1.925 $14,979.00 - $21,167.00- per month
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.