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Job Summary

Under general direction of a Forensic Technician Supervisor, performs duties related to the intake, autopsy, release, specimen/evidence preparation and toxicology analysis functions of the Medical Examiner in accordance with all applicable Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs).

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) test certificate AND
Four (4) years full-time work experience in a funeral home, morgue, body transport service,or Medical Examiners/coroners office is required.

-OR-
Graduation from an accredited university or college with an Associates Degree AND
Two (2) years full-time work experience in a funeral home, morgue, body transport service, or Medical Examiner\'s/coroner\'s office is required.

-OR-
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Science; Criminal Justice; or Forensic Science is required.

AND
Must work in a morgue environment which requires close proximity to deceased human remains and exposure to unpleasant sights, smells, blood and other body fluids.
Must work rotating shifts to provide 24/7 coverage including holidays and weekends.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current drivers license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being notified, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee) that they have been provisionally placed on the Interview List. Candidates will be notified of how to submit the required document.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employees normal line of work.

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by either the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

*Ability to handle work of a detailed and confidential nature.

*Ability to acquire new skills through on-the-job training.

*Ability to follow specific verbal and written instructions.

*Ability to write and print legibly and spell correctly and comprehend written documents.

*Skill and accuracy needed in the use and maintenance of files and records.

*Good communication skills; ability to gather information from others and make inquiries; ability to convey information and explain or describe basic office policy and procedure to others in person or by telephone.

*Cooperate with all members of their section and other sections to allow for efficient, thorough, and cooperative performance of work in the spirit of the Medical Examiners mission.

*Ability to work in a morgue environment which requires close proximity to corpses and exposure to unpleasant sights, smells, blood and other body fluids.

*Ability to lift and transport bodies to and from various locations. Ability to pull or push up to 250 pounds.

*This position requires various @types of physical exertion, including, but not limited to pulling, pushing, standing, lifting and moving objects of moderate to heavy weight.

Physical Requirements

Very Heavy Work

Very Heavy work involves exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or

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