What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Medical Examiner position at St. Johns County?
St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County!
St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners in St. Augustine, Florida (Northeast, FL) is looking for an Associate Medical Examiner for our District Twenty-Three Medical Examiner’s Office (St. Johns, Flagler, and Putnam counties).
The Associate Medical Examiner is responsible for performing the duties associated with medico-legal investigation of death including performing autopsies or examinations of decedents, collection, preservation, evaluation, investigation, documentation, analysis of physical evidence, and courtroom testimony.
The Associate will be joining a team that consists of a Chief Medical Examiner, 1 – Associate Medical Examiner, a Forensic Operations Manager, 4 – ABMDI certified Forensic Investigators, 3 – Forensic Technicians, and 2 – forensic administrative personnel. In 2025 the office investigated 1076 cases with 495 of those cases accepted into our jurisdiction.
The ideal candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of Dedication, Openness, Adaptability, Visionary, Fiscal Responsibility, Integrity, and Humility.
The Associate Medical Examiner’s duties include but are not limited to:
Salary range is $260,000.00 - $310,00.00 annually, based on board certifications and experience.
We will consider forensic pathologists who are diplomates of or board
eligible by the American Board of Pathology who require sponsorship
for employment visa.
Requirements
Start Date: As soon as possible Applications Accepted: until position filled
Salary Range
$216,320.00 -$316,160.00
Compensation Grade
BCC EXT
Department
Medical Examiner
Location:
4501 Avenue A St. Augustine, FL 32095
St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer. All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
An applicant eligible for Veteran's Preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preferences in accordance with Florida law may file a complaint requesting an investigation with the Florida department of veterans affairs. Veteran's Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL 33778. A complaint must be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice of hiring decision is received by the applicant or within three calendar months of the date of the application is filed within the employer if no notice is given. If no notice is given, it is the responsibility of the preferred applicant to contact the employer to determine if the position has been filled.
St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners in St. Augustine, Florida (Northeast, FL) is looking for an Associate Medical Examiner for our District Twenty-Three Medical Examiner’s Office (St. Johns, Flagler, and Putnam counties).
The Associate Medical Examiner is responsible for performing the duties associated with medico-legal investigation of death including performing autopsies or examinations of decedents, collection, preservation, evaluation, investigation, documentation, analysis of physical evidence, and courtroom testimony.
The Associate will be joining a team that consists of a Chief Medical Examiner, 1 – Associate Medical Examiner, a Forensic Operations Manager, 4 – ABMDI certified Forensic Investigators, 3 – Forensic Technicians, and 2 – forensic administrative personnel. In 2025 the office investigated 1076 cases with 495 of those cases accepted into our jurisdiction.
The ideal candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of Dedication, Openness, Adaptability, Visionary, Fiscal Responsibility, Integrity, and Humility.
The Associate Medical Examiner’s duties include but are not limited to:
- Performs autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death. Reviews items related to autopsies such as hospital charts, medical examiner investigator reports, and law enforcement agency reports.
- Responsible for adhering to the rules and regulations that govern medical examiners in the State of Florida (Florida Statute, Chapter 406 and Florida Administrative Code, 11- G).
- Investigates unnatural deaths by reviewing scene information and photographs, occasionally responds to scenes, and gathers information and evidence from the body.
- Produces a written autopsy report in a timely fashion.
- Serves as an expert witness in depositions, grand jury sessions, trials, and conferences with attorneys.
- Participates in conferences with family members, law enforcement, attorneys, and other individuals to provide information on investigations and autopsies.
- Trains personnel such as forensic technicians, investigators, medical residents, interns, law enforcement, and emergency medical staff.
- Presents lectures for students, officers, and general community.
- Review cases that were reported but not accepted by the investigative division.
- Reviews cremation requests.
- Will serve on a 24-hour call, rotational schedule for consultation to the investigative division to include weekends.
Salary range is $260,000.00 - $310,00.00 annually, based on board certifications and experience.
We will consider forensic pathologists who are diplomates of or board
eligible by the American Board of Pathology who require sponsorship
for employment visa.
Requirements
- Graduation from an approved school of medicine and possession of a current license to practice medicine in the State of Florida as required by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation.
- Completion of fellowship training in Forensic Pathology.
- Must be board certified in anatomic pathology and forensic pathology at time of employment or board eligible for anatomic and forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology. Certifications in anatomic and forensic pathology must be obtained within 2 years of employment.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
Start Date: As soon as possible Applications Accepted: until position filled
Salary Range
$216,320.00 -$316,160.00
Compensation Grade
BCC EXT
Department
Medical Examiner
Location:
4501 Avenue A St. Augustine, FL 32095
St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer. All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
An applicant eligible for Veteran's Preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preferences in accordance with Florida law may file a complaint requesting an investigation with the Florida department of veterans affairs. Veteran's Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL 33778. A complaint must be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice of hiring decision is received by the applicant or within three calendar months of the date of the application is filed within the employer if no notice is given. If no notice is given, it is the responsibility of the preferred applicant to contact the employer to determine if the position has been filled.
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