Medical Examiner Specialist--Temporary Solutions Apply
This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org .
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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporaries are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.
Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary's skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.
This temporary position is located in Raleigh, NC - Wake County.
Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $26.18 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).
This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services. This position is located at 4312 District Drive., Raleigh, NC 27607.
This position will serve as a team lead in the investigations unit. It will provide day to day
guidance and support to other team members in the following areas: (1) conducting an
investigation, examination and report of sudden, unexpected, unnatural or violent deaths that fall under Medical Examiner Jurisdiction; (2) determining the jurisdiction of the OCME over such cases; (3) completing work related to death investigation as required. ME Specialist duties include, but are not limited to, receiving calls from medical examiners, hospitals, law enforcement and other agencies reporting deaths. Knowledge and awareness of various hazards associated with possible scene investigations.
NOTE: Qualified applicants must meet and CLEARLY reflect on their application training and experience and all knowledge, skills, abilities, and any experience or competencies specified in the posting and/or supplemental question(s) to be considered. NOTE: \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"See Resume\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" is not acceptable to show work history.
- Working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques required in the performance of medicolegal death investigations.
- Working knowledge of statutes, rules, policies and procedures related to medicolegal death investigations in North Carolina.
- Working knowledge of and ability to understand and interpret medical and forensic information and terminology.
- Working knowledge of the rules regarding evidence and the ability to maintain a legally defensible chain of custody.
- Working knowledge and awareness of various hazards associated with possible scene investigations, including physical, chemical, biological hazards and exposure.
- Ability to obtain and record the information needed for the adequate evaluation of death of medicolegal significance.
- Ability to communicate with law enforcement and other investigatory agencies.
- Ability to conduct interviews and investigations, analyze facts and data, reach logical conclusions, and make sound recommendations.
- Ability to deal tactfully with the public and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to operate photographic equipment, computers and associated software programs, and cell phones.
- Ability to lift medium to heavy weights and/or hike long distances in outdoor settings and rural environments.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor s degree in science (biology, chemistry, physiology, criminal justice, anthropology, forensic sciences, biochemistry, etc.) or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of medicolegal death investigation experience; or an equivalent combination of education.
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Temporary Solutions
Office of State Human Resources
1110 Navaho Drive, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27609
