Part-Time Deputy Medical Examiner (MEO)

Under supervision and as assigned, the deputy medical examiner is responsible for investigating reportable deaths to include determining jurisdiction of the case, completing narrative reports in a timely manner, assisting with autopsies, and performing other duties as required.

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0.80 Applications are being accepted from current County employees as well as members of the public. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Conduct investigations of deaths in Walworth County in accordance with Wisconsin State Statutes as requested/directed by the appointed Medical Examiner. This shall include evaluating death scenes, examining and preserving evidence, investigating the circumstances of death by obtaining personal data and medical history via records and interviews; and establishes initial assessment of cause and manner of death as natural, suicidal, accidental, or homicidal. Assist in the identification of decedent, and determines and coordinates proper disposition of the body, including removal and transportation of the body to the morgue. Notify next of kin personally or in conjunction with law enforcement/other agencies. Answer family questions and concerns. Prepare reports documenting the facts and findings of all death investigations and other activities regarding the decedent. Examine bodies, investigate cause and manner of death and prepare and issue certificates, disinterment permits, and other legally binding documents for embalming and cremation. Assist in the collection, preservation, and chain of custody of bodies, criminal and physical evidence, specimens, and property. Release bodies and property to the appropriate agency, funeral director, or family member and secures documentation of the transaction. Take photographs of bodies and other evidence at autopsies or death scenes as required. Testify in civil and criminal cases when necessary. Establish and maintain effective working and public relations with various local and state law enforcement agencies, other county departments, medical personnel, funeral service professionals, and the public. Attend training meetings and seminars and maintain current knowledge of methods and procedures through professional literature, or publications. Perform other duties as assigned. Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent and seven months to one year of relevant prior experience. Proven experience in ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals as well as ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Knowledge of Wisconsin State Statutes concerning investigations of deaths, investigative techniques, principles and practices used in determining cause and manner of death. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid driver's license. Proof of minimum liability auto insurance coverage. Certification as a Medicolegal death investigator preferred. Interactions and Communications Provides specialized information and/or recommendations to others regarding an area of expertise. Decision Making This position has authority to make decisions that are consistent with policies and precedents; supervision and managerial direction is available as requested. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or the work unit within a department and information is provided with additional research and observations which contributes to the decision making process. Thinking and Problem Solving In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges in this position tend to be diverse, but are typically covered by precedent or established practice. Tools & Equipment Used Copy Machine Telephone FAX Machine Calculator Personal Computer/Printer Camera

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employees may come into contact with airborne and blood borne pathogens.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must be able to move and transfer human bodies of various weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

TO INCLUDE

Formal Walworth County Electronic Application Education & Experience Review Oral Department Interview Reference Check Background Check Post Offer Physical Exam Drug Screen Other job related tests may be required.