SUPERVISING MEDICOLEGAL INVESTIGATOR (SR-26) [1 vacancy]

Salary: $6,177.00 - $7,226.00 Monthly
Location : Oahu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 025234
Department: Department of Medical Examiner
Opening Date: 08/06/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
Plans, directs and coordinates the conduct of medicolegal investigations of circumstances leading to accidental, violent, unattended or unexplained deaths; plans, coordinates and supervises the operation and maintenance of the City and County Morgue; and performs other related duties as required.
Current Vacancy:
There is one (1) vacancy with the Department of the Medical Examiner. This position is responsible for directing the investigative staff engaged in the investigation of circumstances leading to violent and unexplained deaths and supervising the staff and operation of the morgue. The Supervising Medicolegal Investigator is responsible for supervising all investigative staff. This position will supervise and participate in the conduct of medicolegal investigations of deaths that fall under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner's office. May also be assigned to conduct medicolegal investigations in highly complex and/or high profile cases and/or for training of subordinates. This position is usually assigned to the first shift, which is Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This position is required to work other hours, including evening, night, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
Special Work Requirements:
Health hazards: Exposure to contagious diseases, including an increased risk of certain communicable diseases such as hepatitis and meningitis. Exposure to various chemical and gaseous environments, especially during the investigation of a traffic fatality or at the scene of a fire.
Unpleasantness: Frequently required to be in an enclosed area for long periods of time with decomposed bodies and remains and is thus exposed to putrid odors, insects, insect larva, and other animal vectors associated with decomposing bodies.
Physical hazards: May be required to go directly to the body of the deceased, which is often times located in such remote places as mountain cliffs and terrain, valleys, ravines, and burial caves. May be required to enter smoldering dwellings with exposed electrical wiring and water-soaked and charred floors immediately after a fire. May be required to enter all construction sites where an industrial death has occurred. Must cope with dangerous vehicular traffic for all traffic fatalities. May be required to lift items up to 40-50 pounds.
If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list. This list may be used to fill current and/or future vacancies in this department.
Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted online at to be accepted.
***Salary is commensurate with applicable experience: $6,177 to $7,226 per month (SR-26), pending approval and subject to funding availability. This position may be eligible for a relocation allowance. ***
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in forensic science, biological science, nursing, allied health, criminal justice, or a directly related field.
Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your Bachelor's degree in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Four years of progressively responsible professional experience in conducting medicolegal investigations, two of which shall have been representative of the journey level or higher. Such experience must also include, or be supplemented by, work experience demonstrating aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
1. Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.
2. Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) as a Registered Diplomate (certification must be maintained on a current basis thereafter)
Verification Requirement: Please attach an electronic copy of your certificate to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your certificate by the closing date of the recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.
(Note: Required licenses and certifications must be maintained on a current basis thereafter.)
Examination Process
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation..............................100%
What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
-- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
-- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
-- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
-- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
-- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
-- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
-- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
-- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
-- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
-- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
-- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
-- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
-- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit:
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* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
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When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. If you have no experience in a particular area, indicate "none." Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.

• I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.

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Describe in detail your work experience(s) in conducting medicolegal investigations.
Include the following in your explanation:

1. Which position listed in your Work Experience section of your application where you performed such work;
2. The number of medicolegal investigations you conducted;
3. The types of medicolegal investigations of deaths conducted and the number of cases for each type of investigation (e.g., due to violence, casualty or suicide, when not under the care of a physician, when in prison, any suspicious or unusual manner, etc.);
4. Describe the full range of medicolegal investigative work you have performed; and
5. The percentage of time you spent on such work compared to your other duties (out of 100%).

03
Describe in detail your work experience(s) in conducting COMPLEX medicolegal investigations.
Include the following in your explanation:

1. Which position listed in your Work Experience section of your application where you performed such work;
2. Your level of responsibility (i.e., participated, assisted, independently performed);
3. Specific examples of HIGHLY COMPLEX and/or HIGH-PROFILE medicolegal death investigations you were a part of and your role in these complex investigations; and
4. The percentage of time you spent on such work compared to your other duties (out of 100%).

04
Describe in detail your duties and responsibilities in SUPERVISING MEDICOLEGAL investigations.
Include the following in your explanation:

1. Which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience;
2. Your specific duties and responsibilities in overseeing and directing subordinates, making and following up on assignments, evaluating employee performance, and disciplining unsatisfactory performance;
3. Your experience in instructing and training new investigators and reviewing investigative reports for accuracy and completeness; and
4. Indicate the percentage of time spent performing these functions.

Required Question