Coroner Technician - Operations Division

Boulder County Coroner's Office Department is seeking to hire a Coroner Technician - Operations Division . The Coroner Technician is responsible for the day-to-day assistance to the Operations Division. This position performs a variety of complex operational support duties requiring independent judgment of a non-routine, confidential and complex nature in support of the Boulder County Coroner's Office.

Complexity/Responsibility:

Work is characterized by assisting the Operations Division in the Investigations and Pathology Units. This position will perform routine, non-routine, confidential and complex tasks unique to the Coroner's Office. Critical thinking and respectful, professional behavior are required. The Coroner Technician must pay strict attention to detail, be able to multi-task, and take initiative. Work involves a variety of sensitive and highly confidential material. The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, adaptable, detail oriented, passionate, highly efficient and able to work under heightened emotional situations in challenging environmental conditions while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.

Scope of Interpersonal Contacts:

The Coroner Technician is a representative of the Coroner's Office and is involved in a myriad of interpersonal contacts. Such contacts require a high degree of interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, tact, discretion, etiquette, and good judgment. Contacts may include but are not limited to: Boulder County personnel, vendors, law enforcement personnel, mortuary staff, medical staff, laboratory staff, and family and friends of a decedent. This is an hourly, non-benefited position that will work 15 to 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday with possible call out during evenings, weekends, and holidays . This position will work out of 5610 Flatiron Parkway , Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime). Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range :

$25.00

Hourly Tentative Hiring Timeline:

Phone Screening:

Week of April 13th

First Round Interviews:

Week of April 20th

Reference Check:

Week of April 20th Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information. Assist in administrative and operational support functions for the Investigations, and Pathology Assist the investigations unit with death investigations under the supervision of a medicolegal death investigator Operate a fleet vehicle, while responding to scene locations to recover and prepare decedents for transport to the coroner's office; pick-up and delivery of specimens, and or records from laboratories, hospitals, care centers and physician offices Intake and process decedents into the custody of the coroner's office; collects and preserves physical and medical evidence Collect fingerprints for identification purposes Perform limited scope diagnostic imaging (x-ray) for identification, documentation of trauma, and evidence location and collection Perform limited photography of decedents and death scenes Collect, inventory, document, and protect the integrity of evidence and personal effects via chain of custody Assist in the release of decedents to authorized parties Perform a variety of case related data entry via case management system Participate on an emergency preparedness and mass fatality May be required to be 'on-call' from time to time to help respond to emergencies Perform special projects of complex administrative, technical, or confidential nature such as completing death certificates in the Colorado Electronic Death Registration (EDR) System Maintain, review, and verify routine or specialized reports and records related to death investigations including images Maintain confidentiality of records in accordance with state law, and office policies and procedures Perform related work, as required May be reassigned during emergency situations

PLEASE NOTE

: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed . Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process . Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of: A h igh school diploma or equivalent AND 2 ( two) years of medical and/or criminal justice experience Additional related education may count towards required experience.

DRIVER'S LICENSE

: Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here . Must meet Boulder County Driver Requirements

BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING

: A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must pass a pre-employment physical and drug test Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older Applicants must pass a polygraph examination Applicants must be able to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and maintain on-call availability Applicants must have a less than 45-minute commute from your residence to the office, and reliable cell phone coverage from that location Applicants may be required to work special hours on short notice

COVER LETTER

All applicants are required to attach a cover letter for this position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual in English and Spanish Experience working with or for a coroner or medical examiner's office, or other related experience such as a mortuary, law enforcement, health care, etc. Experience working with bereaved family members

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Critical thinking skills S trict attention to detail Ability to multi-task and take initiative Organizational skills Self-motivational skills Adaptability Detail oriented Ability to work under heightened emotional situations in challenging environmental conditions while maintaining a positive and professional attitude

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical work varies from sedentary to requiring ability to lift over 150 pounds Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and members of the public Frequently sits Frequently stoops, kneels, balances, climbs, and crouches to perform job tasks Frequently required to lift, push, or pull burdens of over 100 pounds, including bodies Frequently stands and walks to complete duties requiring mobility Constantly involved in auditory and oral interactions; interpersonally and through communication devices such as telephones Constantly utilizes full scope of visual capacity to perform job tasks Constantly utilizes eye, hand, and finger coordination to perform job tasks Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.