SUPERVISOR, DEATH INVESTIGATIONS (MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE) - GRANT FUNDED - ACTIVELY RECRUITED

Cook County•Chicago, IL

8d•$87,939 - $97,116•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary, grant-funded position, actively recruited and at-will. The role provides day-to-day work direction and supervision to maintain steady workflow and productivity for death investigations. It involves assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to investigations, coordinating and overseeing all death investigations, and aiding in the determination of causes and manners of death in assigned cases. The position also assists with the work activities of lower-level death investigators, participates in the oversight, development, and maintenance of investigation files and databases, and provides technical guidance and assistance in the development and coordination of leadership's responses to mass fatality incidents. Additionally, the role involves answering questions related to death investigations and addressing non-standard issues.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher
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
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.