What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Medical Examiner, PT on-call position at City of Kenosha?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The mission of the Kenosha County Medical Examiner\'s
Office is to ensure that death investigations are carried out in an
expeditious and professional manner, while providing the highest level
of sensitivity and compassion to the surviving loved ones during their
time of grief. Primary functions of this position are to investigate the
medically relevant circumstances surrounding deaths reported to the
Medical Examiner\'s Office in Kenosha County, and to prepare written
reports documenting the investigative findings. This position reports to
the Medical Examiner and the Chief Deputy Medical Examiner. Duties
include: Respond to scenes of reported deaths and perform a skilled
investigation Determine whether a death is within the Medical
Examiner\'s jurisdiction and requires an investigation in accordance
with WI Statutes Chapter 979 Maintain availability by telephone during
on-call hours Prepare human remains for transport from a scene
Communicate effectively with emergency personnel and law enforcement
investigators in order to obtain accurate and comprehensive information
regarding the circumstances surrounding a death Communicate effectively
and compassionately with the decedent\'s loved ones and other witnesses
Obtain the decedent\'s medical and social history from physicians,
medical records, emergency personnel, relatives, witnesses, police, and
other involved persons Communicate effectively with funeral directors
and funeral home personnel Speak and write in a professional manner;
maintain a professional appearance Submit clear, accurate, and objective
reports for all death investigations in a timely manner, using a
computerized web-based records management system and adhering to the
prescribed format Ensure that the next-of-kin is notified of the death
Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills by attending
continuing education seminars, training programs, and appropriate
courses Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Examiner and/or
Chief Deputy Medical Examiner Perform and document post-mortem
examinations under the direction of the Medical Examiner and/or Chief
Deputy Medical Examiner Maintain the electronic death investigation
record by entering all available information regarding scene and case
investigation, uploading documents such as postmortem examination,
digital photographs, and all other documents pertaining to each death
case, into the Medical Examiner database Make arrangements for forensic
autopsy with the contracted provider; for transport of the decedent; and
for tissue donation (when appropriate) when an autopsy is to be ordered
Comply with policies and procedures established by the Medical
Examiner\'s Office and Kenosha County Maintain communication with the
Medical Examiner staff Perform other duties as assigned and appropriate
This position is part-time as per a monthly on-call schedule, with no
benefits. The on-call schedule includes primarily nights, weekends
(Friday, Saturday, Sunday), and holidays. The on-site required response
time is within 60 minutes of the time of call/notification. Employees in
this position must provide a minimum of 30 hours of availability each
month by the 15th of the month. While this availability is required for
scheduling purposes, staff are not typically scheduled for the full 30
hours. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience
Minimum of three years of experience in law enforcement, as a first
responder (e.g., firefighter, EMT), a licensed or certified nurse, or a
medical care provider Success Factors Knowledge of Kenosha County
geography Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration
Knowledge of laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to public health
Skill in interpersonal communication to deal courteously and effectively
with other employees and the public Skill in organization Skill in
investigation - using multiple resources to locate ext of kin and
searching decedent\'s home for clues Ability to act as the guardian of
the public and trust Ability to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of
modern medical examiner principles, procedures, techniques, and
equipment Ability to speak effectively to individuals and groups Ability
to comprehend, process, and apply both verbal and written skills Ability
to maintain confidentiality Ability to use resources effectively and
efficiently Ability to operate a computer with knowledge and
proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Ability to
work independently Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and
inclusive environment 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. The Position Involves Heavy Physical
demands, such as exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and up
to 10 pounds of force frequently. May be required to climb or balance;
reach with hands and arms; sit; stand; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk and
hear; use hands to handle or feel Will frequently work in an outdoor
environment with exposure to weather-related heat and cold, rain, wind,
and other elements May be exposed to extreme cold (not weather-related),
criminal suspects, or prison inmates May occasionally be required to
lift/move over 60 pounds Work Environment/Conditions The work
environment and exposures 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. The incumbent in this
position will have frequent exposures to individuals who are rude or
irate, communicable diseases, bodily fluids (blood, urine, etc.), and
infectious waste. There will be occasional exposure to individuals with
known violent backgrounds, outdoor environments, street environments,
clinical health care environments, funeral home/morgue/embalming rooms,
fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals, substances
waste. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: To see the complete
job description and to apply for this position, please visit our
website, www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and click the \"View Open Jobs\"
button. Must be submitted no later than Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Kenosha County Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply Online
www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs
Office is to ensure that death investigations are carried out in an
expeditious and professional manner, while providing the highest level
of sensitivity and compassion to the surviving loved ones during their
time of grief. Primary functions of this position are to investigate the
medically relevant circumstances surrounding deaths reported to the
Medical Examiner\'s Office in Kenosha County, and to prepare written
reports documenting the investigative findings. This position reports to
the Medical Examiner and the Chief Deputy Medical Examiner. Duties
include: Respond to scenes of reported deaths and perform a skilled
investigation Determine whether a death is within the Medical
Examiner\'s jurisdiction and requires an investigation in accordance
with WI Statutes Chapter 979 Maintain availability by telephone during
on-call hours Prepare human remains for transport from a scene
Communicate effectively with emergency personnel and law enforcement
investigators in order to obtain accurate and comprehensive information
regarding the circumstances surrounding a death Communicate effectively
and compassionately with the decedent\'s loved ones and other witnesses
Obtain the decedent\'s medical and social history from physicians,
medical records, emergency personnel, relatives, witnesses, police, and
other involved persons Communicate effectively with funeral directors
and funeral home personnel Speak and write in a professional manner;
maintain a professional appearance Submit clear, accurate, and objective
reports for all death investigations in a timely manner, using a
computerized web-based records management system and adhering to the
prescribed format Ensure that the next-of-kin is notified of the death
Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills by attending
continuing education seminars, training programs, and appropriate
courses Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Examiner and/or
Chief Deputy Medical Examiner Perform and document post-mortem
examinations under the direction of the Medical Examiner and/or Chief
Deputy Medical Examiner Maintain the electronic death investigation
record by entering all available information regarding scene and case
investigation, uploading documents such as postmortem examination,
digital photographs, and all other documents pertaining to each death
case, into the Medical Examiner database Make arrangements for forensic
autopsy with the contracted provider; for transport of the decedent; and
for tissue donation (when appropriate) when an autopsy is to be ordered
Comply with policies and procedures established by the Medical
Examiner\'s Office and Kenosha County Maintain communication with the
Medical Examiner staff Perform other duties as assigned and appropriate
This position is part-time as per a monthly on-call schedule, with no
benefits. The on-call schedule includes primarily nights, weekends
(Friday, Saturday, Sunday), and holidays. The on-site required response
time is within 60 minutes of the time of call/notification. Employees in
this position must provide a minimum of 30 hours of availability each
month by the 15th of the month. While this availability is required for
scheduling purposes, staff are not typically scheduled for the full 30
hours. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience
Minimum of three years of experience in law enforcement, as a first
responder (e.g., firefighter, EMT), a licensed or certified nurse, or a
medical care provider Success Factors Knowledge of Kenosha County
geography Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration
Knowledge of laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to public health
Skill in interpersonal communication to deal courteously and effectively
with other employees and the public Skill in organization Skill in
investigation - using multiple resources to locate ext of kin and
searching decedent\'s home for clues Ability to act as the guardian of
the public and trust Ability to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of
modern medical examiner principles, procedures, techniques, and
equipment Ability to speak effectively to individuals and groups Ability
to comprehend, process, and apply both verbal and written skills Ability
to maintain confidentiality Ability to use resources effectively and
efficiently Ability to operate a computer with knowledge and
proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Ability to
work independently Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and
inclusive environment 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. The Position Involves Heavy Physical
demands, such as exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and up
to 10 pounds of force frequently. May be required to climb or balance;
reach with hands and arms; sit; stand; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk and
hear; use hands to handle or feel Will frequently work in an outdoor
environment with exposure to weather-related heat and cold, rain, wind,
and other elements May be exposed to extreme cold (not weather-related),
criminal suspects, or prison inmates May occasionally be required to
lift/move over 60 pounds Work Environment/Conditions The work
environment and exposures 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. The incumbent in this
position will have frequent exposures to individuals who are rude or
irate, communicable diseases, bodily fluids (blood, urine, etc.), and
infectious waste. There will be occasional exposure to individuals with
known violent backgrounds, outdoor environments, street environments,
clinical health care environments, funeral home/morgue/embalming rooms,
fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals, substances
waste. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: To see the complete
job description and to apply for this position, please visit our
website, www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and click the \"View Open Jobs\"
button. Must be submitted no later than Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Kenosha County Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply Online
www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs
