2578-Medical Examiner's Investigator II
Job Description
The Death Investigator will:
Qualifications
1a. Possession of a BA/BS Degree in Biology, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Psychology, or closely related field; OR
1b. Possession of a current valid embalmer's license issued by the California State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers; OR
1c. Diplomat Certification issued by the American Board of Medico-legal Death Investigator;
AND
2a. Two (2) years of verifiable experience in medical, nursing, medical examiner, coroner or investigative field. This experience must include working with deceased persons and their families. OR
2b. One (1) year of experience in class 2577 Medical Examiner's Investigator I.
SUBSTITUTION: Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for up to two years of the required education.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Additional Information
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Temporary Exempt, limited to 1,040 hours
SALARY: $48.38 - $58.81 hourly or $100,646 - $122,330 annually
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION Candidates are required to have a thorough background investigation to determine their suitability for employment in this classification. Factors considered in the investigation may include employment history, criminal records; use of illegal/controlled substances. Reasons for rejection based on this investigation may include: but not limited to: applicable convictions, repeated or serious violations of the law, inability to accept supervision, inability to follow rules and regulations, falsification of application materials and/or other relevant factors.
LIFT TEST Candidates must possess the physical ability to lift dead bodies weighing 175 pounds in order to remove them from the scene of death using acceptable removal techniques.
MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: prior to appointment, candidates must successfully pass a medical examination in order to determine their ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Recurrent medical screening is required.
HOW TO APPLY: Please complete an online application by clicking "I'm Interested" no later than Friday, October 29, 2021.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Carol Isen - Human Resources Director