State of Alaska
Medicolegal Investigator 1/2 Flex (PCN 061629M)
State of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
Join the Department of Health!We're thrilled to welcome you! Please take a look at our job announcement below. If you can see yourself in this role, apply now—your next opportunity awaits!This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.This position will be filled at either the 1 or 2 level, depending on the applicant's qualifications and job experience.What you will be doing:The State of Alaska's Medical Examiner's Office collaborates with communities across Alaska to make meaningful contributions to public health by supporting families, victims, and the community in times of profound need. As a Medicolegal Investigator, you will support and determine the jurisdiction of the State Medical Examiner by investigating unexplained, unattended, and unexpected deaths. Your role and responsibility will include conducting death scene investigations, reporting, and communicating with families and various stakeholders in determining the cause and manner of death.Our organization, mission, and culture:The Division of Public Health's mission is to protect and promote the health of Alaskans. The Division of Public Health exemplifies these values:Accountability:
We are committed to responsible use of human, financial, and environmental resources.Respect:
We provide services without discrimination or judgment.Human Potential:
We are committed to developing each Alaskan's potential as a healthy individual as well as fostering strong, healthy communities.Integrity:
We are honest and ethical in all we do.Scientific Excellence:
We are committed to adding to and contributing to the body of scientific knowledge and using the best available knowledge and data to set public health policy.The benefits of joining our team:This role allows you to be a valuable member of a small, innovative team committed to respect and integrity while connecting with your community. You will also be entitled to health insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, and personal leave. Come, learn, and grow in the Last Frontier while making a difference where we live, work, and play.The working environment you can expect:You will work at the State Medical Examiner's Office at 5455 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Anchorage. Most work is performed at the office, but a portion is performed in the field in the Anchorage Municipality and Matanuska Susitna Borough.Who we are looking for:The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:Knowledge of death investigations, autopsy procedures, infectious disease, and post-mortem changes.Ability to apply investigative and analytical techniques; collect and examine data; document death scenes using digital photography, diagrams, and written summaries; collect, catalog, and package human remains.Ability to prepare concise and complete reports.Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with different agencies, the public, and grieving or hostile family members in a professional and tactful manner.Minimum Qualifications:Medicolegal Investigator 1:Two years of any combination of post-secondary education course work such as chemistry, human anatomy, medical terminology, physical, biological, or natural sciences, or criminal justice from an accredited college (3 semester or 4 quarter hours equal one month) and/or practical experience such as conducting on scene death investigations; law enforcement work; conducting non-police investigations; responding on scene as an emergency medical technician; working in a funeral home; working in a medical setting that included direct patient contact and evaluation; or in a medical examiner's or coroners' office with practical on-the-job experience that included identifying traumas and manners of death.
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Basic Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators.Special Note:The work environment or work may involve exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous conditions and substances, and noxious odors. The work requires the physical ability to lift and maneuver up to 300 pounds with mechanical assistive devices.Successful applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal record check for conviction of felony or misdemeanor crimes, as a prerequisite to employment.This class requires that incumbents occasionally operate motor vehicles and possess a valid Alaska driver's license. Incumbents may be required to serve on a rotating, 24-hour on-call schedule.Medicolegal Investigator 2:One year of professional experience as a Medicolegal Investigator 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
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Three years of any combination of post-secondary education course work such as chemistry, human anatomy, medical terminology, physical, biological, or natural sciences, or criminal justice from an accredited college (3 semester or 4 quarter hours equal one month) and/or practical experience such as conducting on scene death investigations; law enforcement work; conducting non-police investigations; responding on scene as an emergency medical technician; working in a funeral home; working in a medical setting that included direct patient contact and evaluation; or in a medical examiner's or coroners' office with practical on-the-job experience that included identifying traumas and manners of death.Substitutions:Advanced Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators will substitute for two years of the required education/experience. Basic Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators will substitute for one year of required education/experience.Additional Required Information:Three (3) professional references whom we may contact by phone, one (1) of whom must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application.A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.APPLICATION NOTICE:You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully.Contact Information:For specific information in reference to the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at:Name/Title:
Ann'e Waisanen, Operations ManagerEmail:
anne.waisanen@alaska.govPhone:
907-334-2200Fax:
907-334-2216
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We are committed to responsible use of human, financial, and environmental resources.Respect:
We provide services without discrimination or judgment.Human Potential:
We are committed to developing each Alaskan's potential as a healthy individual as well as fostering strong, healthy communities.Integrity:
We are honest and ethical in all we do.Scientific Excellence:
We are committed to adding to and contributing to the body of scientific knowledge and using the best available knowledge and data to set public health policy.The benefits of joining our team:This role allows you to be a valuable member of a small, innovative team committed to respect and integrity while connecting with your community. You will also be entitled to health insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, and personal leave. Come, learn, and grow in the Last Frontier while making a difference where we live, work, and play.The working environment you can expect:You will work at the State Medical Examiner's Office at 5455 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Anchorage. Most work is performed at the office, but a portion is performed in the field in the Anchorage Municipality and Matanuska Susitna Borough.Who we are looking for:The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:Knowledge of death investigations, autopsy procedures, infectious disease, and post-mortem changes.Ability to apply investigative and analytical techniques; collect and examine data; document death scenes using digital photography, diagrams, and written summaries; collect, catalog, and package human remains.Ability to prepare concise and complete reports.Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with different agencies, the public, and grieving or hostile family members in a professional and tactful manner.Minimum Qualifications:Medicolegal Investigator 1:Two years of any combination of post-secondary education course work such as chemistry, human anatomy, medical terminology, physical, biological, or natural sciences, or criminal justice from an accredited college (3 semester or 4 quarter hours equal one month) and/or practical experience such as conducting on scene death investigations; law enforcement work; conducting non-police investigations; responding on scene as an emergency medical technician; working in a funeral home; working in a medical setting that included direct patient contact and evaluation; or in a medical examiner's or coroners' office with practical on-the-job experience that included identifying traumas and manners of death.
OR
Basic Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators.Special Note:The work environment or work may involve exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous conditions and substances, and noxious odors. The work requires the physical ability to lift and maneuver up to 300 pounds with mechanical assistive devices.Successful applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal record check for conviction of felony or misdemeanor crimes, as a prerequisite to employment.This class requires that incumbents occasionally operate motor vehicles and possess a valid Alaska driver's license. Incumbents may be required to serve on a rotating, 24-hour on-call schedule.Medicolegal Investigator 2:One year of professional experience as a Medicolegal Investigator 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
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Three years of any combination of post-secondary education course work such as chemistry, human anatomy, medical terminology, physical, biological, or natural sciences, or criminal justice from an accredited college (3 semester or 4 quarter hours equal one month) and/or practical experience such as conducting on scene death investigations; law enforcement work; conducting non-police investigations; responding on scene as an emergency medical technician; working in a funeral home; working in a medical setting that included direct patient contact and evaluation; or in a medical examiner's or coroners' office with practical on-the-job experience that included identifying traumas and manners of death.Substitutions:Advanced Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators will substitute for two years of the required education/experience. Basic Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators will substitute for one year of required education/experience.Additional Required Information:Three (3) professional references whom we may contact by phone, one (1) of whom must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application.A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.APPLICATION NOTICE:You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully.Contact Information:For specific information in reference to the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at:Name/Title:
Ann'e Waisanen, Operations ManagerEmail:
anne.waisanen@alaska.govPhone:
907-334-2200Fax:
907-334-2216
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