Introduction
GRADE
ASTD13
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME)
900 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this full-time Lead Forensic Investigator position will be to perform all duties of the Forensic Investigator. This position will assign and review work performed by Forensic Investigators during any shift. This position will also assume some duties of the Chief Forensic Investigator as assigned. In addition, this position will educate and train Investigation staff as well as external cooperating agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:Four years of experience investigating the circ*mstances of death at death scene incidents.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of an Associate of Arts degree in Health Sciences, Police Science, or Forensics from an accredited college or university and two years of experience investigating the circ*mstances of death at death scene incidents for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute experience assisting in the autopsies of human corpses on a month-for-month basis for a maximum of six months of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute one year of experience as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner for one year of the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute college internships, conferences, and seminar education in forensics, death investigation, and trauma of forty (40) hours for an equivalency of three months, for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
5.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience as a non-commissioned officer in Criminal Investigationclassifications or Criminal Investigation specialty codes in the Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance field ofwork on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The desired candidate should possess:
- An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Health Sciences, Police Science or Forensics
- Experience in death investigation with a medical examiner/coroner system
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Employees in this classification will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
2. Employees in this classification will be required to possess registration as a death scene investigator with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators at the time of application.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day, and, therefore, will be required to provide the employing agency with a phone number where they can be reached.
2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.Information submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested informationto 410-333-5689.Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 orApplication.Help@maryland.gov.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
