Responsibilities

Assists the Assistant Chief Medical Examiner (forensic pathologist) in the external and internal examination of deceased individuals.
Recruits, supervises and trains forensic autopsy technician staff and provides general supervision in autopsy service activities.
Admits and releases bodies in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations, and provides leadership and supervisory oversight to other forensic technicians and support staff.
Other characteristic duties include weighing, measuring and photographing bodies for identification, inspecting bodies for abnormalities and notifying pathologist, radiography, assisting with initial incisions, removing and weighing of organs, opening the head, collecting and preserving all evidence such as bullets and broken knife blades as well as collecting and retaining tissue and body fluids.
Regularly reviews work products of staff and prepares written reports essential for sudden, unexpected or violent deaths.
Designs spreadsheets, composes correspondence, and oversees research/purchase of autopsy supplies/equipment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable experience directly related to anthropology and remains processing
Knowledge of anatomy, physical evidence, chain of custody, confidentiality, universal precautions and OSHA
Forensic autopsy supervisory experience
Ability to write, document, and use computer software for data entry and writing
Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets and perform inventory control
Conduct standard and digital radiography for both human remains and dental identifications
Ability to lift heavy bodies; to traverse unstable grounds and assist with recovery of human remains; ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to effectively communicate and promote good relations among personnel and other agencies

Additional Considerations

Experience/training in physical or forensic anthropology, forensic science, biology or anatomy

Compensation

Hiring Range: $71,000 - $80,000

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

How to apply

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualiﬁcations for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

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