Medical Examiner Investigator I - 13574111

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Medical Examiner Investigator I - 13574111

Salary

$43,950.40 - $59,467.20 Annually

Location

County of San Diego, CA

Job Type

Regular - Full time

Job Number

13574111

Department

Medical Examiner, County

Opening Date

12/09/2013

Closing Date

12/19/2013 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Summary


 
The County of San Diego Medical Examiner's Office is currently recruiting for Medical Examiner Investigator I.  If you have an interest in conducting investigations into the circumstances of death, this is the job for you.  Don't miss the opportunity to begin an exciting career with an award winning agency and work at a state of the art facility.  Apply Today!!!

Medical Examiner Investigators are responsible for conducting investigations regarding the mode of death (e.g. accident, suicide, homicide, or natural causes).  The investigative work performed is distinguished from that of law enforcement officials or medical personnel, which focuses on criminal evidence, violations of the law, or biological cause of death.  Medical Examiner Investigator I is the entry level class of the series.  Incumbents work under immediate supervision and undergo training to eventually perform investigative work independently.  Incumbents are responsible for locating and notifying next of kin which includes direct interaction with distraught families.

Examples of qualifying education/experience: 
  1. One (1) year paid experience as a Medical Examiner Investigator, Deputy Coroner, Forensic Autopsy Specialist, Forensic Embalmer, or Forensic Technician in a Coroner or Medical Examiner's facility; OR,
  2. Two (2) years paid experience as any of the following:  full-time Peace Officer, Paramedic, Registered Nurse, or served in a medical capacity dealing with patient care, within a medical facility; OR,
  3. Possession of an associate's degree or completion of 60 semester units from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency.  Coursework must have included 15 semester units in medical terminology, anatomy, biology, chemistry, investigations, forensics, or physiology.
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Note: Incumbents may traverse rough terrain to reach scene of death and may be exposed to deceased persons, chemicals and fumes, decomposed tissue, noxious odors and trauma.  Work shifts may include irregular work hours, weekends and holidays and are subject to callback on a 24 hour basis.

The Ideal Candidate has a strong medical background, not limited to the nursing field, Corpsman or Paramedic.  This candidate should have a number of years of documented experience in the field involving direct patient care and demonstrated ability to communicate directly with their families.

Qualified applicants will be placed on a twelve (12) month employment list based upon scores received from the following:

(1) A Written Multiple Choice Exam will be held the weekend of January 11, 2014 to assess analytical reasoning; checking and comparing information; reading comprehension; written communication; report writing; medical knowledge; customer service; and computer skills. Invitations to take the written examination will be determined by the responses you provide on the supplemental application form using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process and pass the exam, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Qualifying applicants will be notified via email of the time and location at least ten (10) days prior to the exam.

AND,

(2) An evaluation of information contained in the employment and supplemental application. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system.  If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Relative Weights:  Written Exam: 40%; Supplemental Application Questionnaire: 60%;

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.



 

01
PLEASE BE SURE TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN A THOROUGH AND COMPLETE MANNER, AS YOUR RESPONSES WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE YOUR OVERALL SCORE. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE INVITED TO A SELECTION INTERVIEW(S) BY THE DEPARTMENT, YOUR RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION. DO YOU UNDERSTAND THIS INFORMATION?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have paid experience as a full-time Medical Examiner Investigator, Deputy Coroner, Forensic Autopsy Specialist, Forensic Embalmer or Forensic Technician in a Coroner or Medical Examiner's facility?
  • No, I do not have paid, full-time experience in any of the fields listed above.
  • Yes, I have less than 12 months of paid, full-time experience as a Medical Examiner Investigator, Deputy Coroner, Forensic Autopsy Specialist, Forensic Embalmer or Forensic Technician in a Coroner or Medical Examiner facility.
  • Yes, I have one (1) year, but less than two (2) years of paid, full-time experience as a Medical Examiner Investigator, Deputy Coroner, Forensic Autopsy Specialist, Forensic Embalmer or Forensic Technician in a Coroner or Medical Examiner facility.
  • Yes, I have two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of paid, full-time experience as a Medical Examiner Investigator, Deputy Coroner, Forensic Autopsy Specialist, Forensic Embalmer or Forensic Technician in a Coroner or Medical Examiner facility.
  • Yes, I have three (3) years or more of paid, full-time experience as a Medical Examiner Investigator, Deputy Coroner, Forensic Autopsy Specialist, Forensic Embalmer or Forensic Technician in a Coroner or Medical Examiner facility.
03
For the experience indicated in question #2, please list total number of years of experience, dates of employment, job title(s) and name of employer. If not applicable, please enter "N/A" in the field below.
04
Do you have paid experience as a full-time Peace Officer?
  • No, I do not have paid experience as a full-time Peace Officer.
  • Yes, I have less than 12 months of paid full-time experience as listed above.
  • Yes, I have at least one (1) year, but less than two (2) years of paid full-time experience as listed above.
  • Yes, I have two (2) years or more of paid full-time experience as listed above.
05
For the experience indicated in question #4, please list total number of years of experience, date(s) of employment, job title(s) and name of employer. If not applicable, please enter "N/A" in the field below.
06
Do you have paid experience as a full-time Paramedic, Registered Nurse, or served in a medical capacity dealing with patient care, within a medical facility?
  • No, I do not have any paid experience as a full-time Paramedic, Registered Nurse, or served in a medical capacity dealing with patient care, within a medical facility.
  • Yes, I have less than twelve (12) months of full-time paid experience as listed above.
  • Yes, I have one (1) year, but less than two (2) years of full-time paid experience as listed above.
  • Yes, I have two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of full-time paid experience as listed above.
  • Yes, I have three (3) years or more of full-time paid experience as listed above.
07
For the experience indicated in question #6, please list total number of years of experience, job title(s) and name of employer(s). If not applicable, please enter "N/A" in the field below.
08
Please indicate your completed college education level from the options below. Coursework or degree must be from an accredited college or university or certified equivalency for foreign studies and must have included 15 semester units in medical terminology, anatomy, biology, chemistry, investigations, forensics, or physiology. If "Yes" and this is how you qualify, you must attach a copy of your transcripts or certified equivalency for foreign studies.
  • No, I do not possess a college degree.
  • Yes, I have completed less than 60 units of coursework.
  • Yes, I have completed 60 semester units from an accredited college or university, however, I have not successfully completed 15 semester units in medical terminology, anatomy, biology, chemistry, investigations, forensics or physiology.
  • Yes, I have completed 60 semester units from an accredited college or university, of which, included 15 semester units in medical terminology, anatomy, biology, chemistry, investigations, forensics or physiology.
  • Yes, I possess an associate's degree, of which, included 15 semester units in medical terminology, anatomy, biology, chemistry, investigations, forensics or physiology.
  • Yes, I possess a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or Administration of Justice.
  • Yes, I possess a bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Nursing, Physiology, or Anthropology.
  • Yes, I possess a bachelor's degree in a field of study not included above. (Please indicate field of study in Question #10).
  • Yes, I possess a master's degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or Administration of Justice.
  • Yes, I possess a master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Nursing, Physiology, or Anthropology.
  • Yes, I possess a master's degree in a field of study not included above. (Please indicate field of study in question #10).
09
If your college degree is not listed in question #8, please list the type of degree and field of study. If not applicable, please enter "N/A" in the field below.
10
Do you have experience working in an Emergency Room (ER) setting?
  • No, I do not have any experience working in an Emergency Room setting.
  • Yes, I have less than twelve (12) months of experience as listed above.
  • Yes, I have one (1) year, but less than two (2) years of experience as listed above.
  • Yes, I have two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience as listed above.
  • Yes, I have three (3) years or more of experience as listed above.
11
For the experience indicated in question #10, please list total number of years experience, job title(s) and name of employer(s). If not applicable, please enter "N/A" in the field below.
12
Do you have experience as a Military Corpsman?
  • No, I do not have experience as a Military Corpsman.
  • Yes, I have less than 12 months of experience as a Military Corpsman.
  • Yes, I have one (1) year, but less than two (2) years of experience as a Military Corpsman.
  • Yes, I have two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience as a Military Corpsman.
  • Yes, I have three (3) years or more of experience as a Military Corpsman.
13
For the experience indicated in question #12, please indicate (a) the branch of service, (b) your job title and (c) a brief description of your duties.
14
How many years of experience do you have assisting with autopsies and post-mortem examinations?
  • I do not have any experience assisting with autopsies and post-mortem examinations.
  • I have less than twelve months of experience as listed above.
  • I have one (1) year, but less than two (2) years of experience as listed above.
  • I have two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience as listed above.
  • I have three (3) years or more of experience as listed above.
15
For the experience indicated in question #14, please list total number of years of experience, dates of employment, job title(s) and name of employer. If not applicable, please enter "N/A" in the field below.
16
How many years of experience do you have as an Embalmer?
  • I do not have any embalming experience.
  • I have less than twelve (12) months of embalming experience.
  • I have one (1) year, but less than two (2) years of embalming experience.
  • I have two (2) years or more of embalming experience.
17
For the experience indicated in question #16, please list total number of years of experience, dates of employment, job title(s) and name of employer. If not applicable, please enter "N/A" in the field below.
18
Do you have paid experience providing full-time personal care to patients as a Licensed Vocational Nurse?
  • No, I do not have any paid experience providing full-time personal care to patients as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
  • Yes, I have less than twelve (12) months of paid full-time experience as listed above.
  • Yes, I have one (1) year, but less than two (2) years of paid full-time experience as listed above.
  • Yes, I have two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of paid full-time experience as listed above.
  • Yes, I have three (3) years, but less than four (4) years of paid full-time experience as listed above.
  • Yes, I have four (4) years, but less than five (5) years of paid full-time experience as listed above.
  • Yes, I have five (5) years or more of paid full-time experience as listed above.
19
For the experience indicated in question #18, please list total number of years of experience, dates of employment, job title(s) and name of employer. If not applicable, please enter "N/A" in the field below.
20
Please indicate which option below best describes your experience with investigations into death causes or field investigations on criminal cases.
  • I have no investigative experience.
  • I have less than two (2) years of experience with the investigation of death causes.
  • I have less than two (2) years of experience as a peace officer whose duties included conducting field investigations on criminal cases.
  • I have less than two (2) years of experience in field investigations, including assisting with death investigations.
  • I have two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience with the investigation of death cases.
  • I have two (2) years, but less than (3) years of experience as a peace officer whose duties included conducting field investigations on criminal cases.
  • I have two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience in field investigations, including assisting with death investigations.
  • I have three (3) years or more of investigative experience consisting of fieldwork specifically related to the investigation of death scenes.
  • I have three (3) years or more of experience in field investigation, which includes assisting with death investigations.
  • I have three (3) years or more of experience having full responsibility for investigation of death cases.
  • I have three (3) years or more of experience as a field investigator of criminal cases for a law enforcement agency.
21
For the experience indicated in question #20, please list total number of years of experience, job title(s) and name of employer(s). If not applicable, please enter "N/A" in the field below.
22
Are you willing to work standby, call-back, and shift work?
  • Yes
  • No
23
Are you willing to submit to a background investigation and a truth verification test prior to appointment?
  • Yes
  • No
24
The Medical Examiner Investigator job requires an examination at the death scene that could include dismembered or decomposed bodies. Are you willing to work in these conditions?
  • Yes
  • No
25
Are you willing to perform next of kin notifications and interact directly with distraught families?
  • Yes
  • No
26
Are you bilingual in Spanish?

If you answer yes, you will be subject to a performance test at the time of interview.
  • Yes
  • No
27
Do you have experience in EDRS (Electronic Death Registration System)?
  • Yes
  • No
28
For the experience indicated in question #27, please list total number of years of experience, dates of employment, job title(s) and name of employer. If not applicable, please enter "N/A" in the field below.
29
Do you have experience working with CME (Coroner/Medical Examiner) case management system?
  • Yes
  • No
30
For the experience indicated in question #29, please list total number of years of experience, dates of employment, job title(s) and name of employer. If not applicable, please enter "N/A" in the field below.
31
How did you hear about this job?
  • International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners website
  • American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) website
  • African-American Association of County Employees
  • Other
32
If you indicated "other" in question #31, please indicate where you first heard about this job in the field below.

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