Washington County

Washington County

Medicolegal Death Investigator - Variable Hour

Hillsboro, OR

Sponsorship not specified$34k-$41kDetected 8 days ago
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About the role

  • Washington County Health and Human Services Department is currently hiring for a Variable Hour Medicolegal Death Investigator position at Medical Examiner's Office within Public Health Division.
  • The MDI acts as the eyes and ears of the forensic pathologist while investigating the circumstances of deaths, providing the physician with the data and evidence to determine the cause and manner of death.
  • The role requires a strong foundation in medical and criminal investigative practices, human anatomy, medical terminology, and the legal framework governing death investigations.

Responsibilities

  • The purpose of this project is to create new job descriptions and create new classification and compensation systems.
  • The Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI) receives general administrative support and general program supervision from the Chief Medicolegal Death Investigator.
  • This position partners with both the law enforcement offices the District Attorney's Office by conducting death investigations for sudden, unexpected, suspicious, or unattended deaths within Washington County's jurisdiction.

Requirements

  • Three (3) years of experience related to death investigation and/or handling of the deceased or human remains.
  • Ability to complete the registered level of the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators within one year.
  • Must be able to perform moderately strenuous physical activity and withstand exposure to unpleasant elements at death scenes.
  • Must be able to safely lift 100 pounds from the floor to the waist level.
  • Must be able to pass a respiratory mask fit test.
  • You can review our standard selection process here.
  • Minimum Qualifications

Skills

  • Effective communication skills and sound judgment.
  • The ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate written reports.

Compensation

  • $33.96 - $41.29 Hourly

Benefits

  • Health and Human Services
  • We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.
  • This Variable Hour position supports ongoing operational needs by providing coverage during staff absences, trainings, leaves, and other scheduling demands.
  • The ability to collaborate with families, medical personnel, and partner agencies are essential.
  • Education and Experience:
  • Work locations may vary: primarily at Public Services Building, Hillsboro, OR, frequently travel to the State Medical Examiner's Office in Clackamas, OR, and death scenes within Washington County jurisdiction as needed.

Equal opportunity

  • Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment.
  • To obtain confidential assistance please contact
  • Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
  • equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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