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** Must live IN Johnson County**
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under direction of the Commissioners Court, and Dr. Kendall Crowns M.D. with the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office, provides day to day supervision and coordination of the activities of the Johnson County Medical Examiner’s Office. Supervises and conducts death investigations occurring within the county on behalf of the Medical Examiner’s office in cooperation with the Law Enforcement Agency who has the primary jurisdiction and responsibility for the death investigation/crime scene. Fulfill this obligation by visiting death scenes, hospital or institutions reporting the death to the Medical Examiner’s Office. Oversees the transportation of bodies as specified by state law; collection of information regarding circumstances of death; external examination of the body and clothing; photographs when indicated; interviews with witnesses, law enforcement officers, physicians, and other parties regarding cause of death; will see all evidence and personal property found on or with deceased person is secured, except for property deemed evidence, by the lead investigating law enforcement agency, as such property could or may be required for criminal prosecution; to include any items prohibited/declared illegal by Federal or State Statutes. Individual may be required to testify at court hearings, trials, and inquests. Reviews all case files, completing related records and reports, and maintaining accurate case files. Evaluates performance of ME Offices staff. Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and policies; updates staff on applicable changes. Establishes a good working relationship with all Johnson County employees necessary to complete duties including the County Judge, County Commissioners, the Sheriff, the County Attorney, the District Attorney, the County Auditor, as well as liaison between local law enforcement and the ME Office as directed by the Commissioners Court and Dr. Peerwani. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent, with 1 to 3 years related experience. Combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions listed above can be substituted.
Special Requirements
Must become ABMDI Certified (American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigator) within one year
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
WORKING CONDITIONS
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.
This position typically requires fingering, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting.
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.
Medium Work: Performing the essential functions typically requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly.
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Johnson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full Time
$67k-84k (estimate)
03/15/2024
04/05/2024