Job Description
THIS IS A TEMPORARY, GRANT-FUNDED POSITION, ACTIVELY RECRUITED AND AT-WILL. Provide day-to-day work direction and supervision to maintain steady workflow and productivity for death investigations. Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to investigations. Assist with the coordination and oversight of all death investigations and aid in the determination of causes and manners of death in assigned cases. Assist with work activities of lower-level death investigators. Participate in the oversight, development, and maintenance of investigation files and databases. Provide technical guidance and assist in the development and coordination of leadership's responses to mass fatality incidents. Answer questions related to death investigations and address non-standard issues Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher AND Four (4) years of experience in death/criminal investigations or directly related experience Two (2) years of prior supervisory experience Certification from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) within one year of hire Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance Ability to obtain and maintain license and/or certification requirements 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. https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents. 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 the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and practices of the Medical Examiner's office. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology. Ability to analyze and interpret observations, statements, and medical records relative to reported deaths. Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and ability to navigate the office's Laboratory Information Management System. Ability to work in a morgue environment with exposure to unpleasant sights and smells, blood, and other body fluids. Ability to enable a collaborative and teaming culture and provide day to day direction of tasks. Ability to perform escalated or more highly complex work similar to the work done by staff being supervised. Ability to effectively delegate tasks to staff and collaborate with leadership to achieve organizational or department success. Ability to align team's tasks with departmental procedures and objectives and serve as a reliable resource for other employees in an area of expertise. 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 employee's normal line of work. Group and Voluntary Benifits Offered: Medical, Dental, and Vision Basic Term Life Insurance Pension Plan Deferred Compensation Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time Voluntary Benefits You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Salary Range: $87,939 - $97,116 Physical Requirements: Heavy Work involves exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examinatio