Medicolegal Investigator 3 (PCN 061741)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply. Welcome to the Department of Health! We’d be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today! This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. The Division of Public Health’s mission is to protect and promote the health of Alaskans. The Division of Public Health exemplifies the values of accountability, respect, human potential, integrity, and scientific excellence. Medicolegal investigations benefit preventive medicine and public health through the study of the deceased. You will be a valuable member of a small, committed team that upholds respect and integrity while connecting with and supporting your community.

Requirements

One year of professional experience as a Medicolegal Investigator 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
OR Four 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.
Knowledge of procedures of civil, criminal, or administrative hearings, evidence collection, including the delivery and receipt of evidence, classes of evidence, and rules of evidence and legal procedures.
Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations).
Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of injuries, diseases, and deformities, including preventive health-care measures.
Must pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal record check for conviction of felony or misdemeanor crimes, as a prerequisite to employment.
Incumbents must 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Investigating unexplained, unattended, and unexpected deaths and determining jurisdiction.
Conduct death scene investigations to assist in determining the cause and manner of death.
Plan, prioritize, and coordinate daily investigative work and follow-up.
Manage training plans and the training for all Medicolegal Investigators in collaboration with senior management.