What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Medical Examiner position at WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association?
Application Deadline: 2026-09-30
Job Type: County
Job Description
Investigate and maintain records on all deaths which are considered suicidal, accidental, homicidal, unexplained, unusual, suspicious, sudden; those where a physician is not available or will not sign a death certificate; and in those deaths where cremation is to be the final disposition of the corpse. Further duties include authorizing all cremations and disinterments, screening all death certificates issued in Marinette County for compliance with final disposition and proper execution of the death certificate and receiving and recording an accurate account of all monies collected for death certificates and cremations. QUALIFICATIONS: United States citizenship; 18 years of age or older; no felony convictions in any court in US unless pardoned of conviction; high school diploma or equivalent; Death Investigation Training through the State of WI within six months of appointment; insurance acceptable driver’s license. Prefer training or experience in the Emergency Medical Technician, Nursing or related field. Part Time, On-call position. $23.92/hour, 2 hours minimum pay per call, $3.00/hour on-call pay when on call, on-call hours mainly 5:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday through Saturday, holidays occasionally. EOE. ADA. Bilingual Applicants encouraged to apply!
Mail Resumes, Including Position Title, To
Human Resources Department
1926 Hall Avenue
Marinette, WI 54143
or
mcresume@marinettecountywi.gov
Accepting resumes until filled
https://www.marinettecountywi.gov/career_opportunities/?l=all&c=28590c6cf9e0
Job Type: County
Job Description
Investigate and maintain records on all deaths which are considered suicidal, accidental, homicidal, unexplained, unusual, suspicious, sudden; those where a physician is not available or will not sign a death certificate; and in those deaths where cremation is to be the final disposition of the corpse. Further duties include authorizing all cremations and disinterments, screening all death certificates issued in Marinette County for compliance with final disposition and proper execution of the death certificate and receiving and recording an accurate account of all monies collected for death certificates and cremations. QUALIFICATIONS: United States citizenship; 18 years of age or older; no felony convictions in any court in US unless pardoned of conviction; high school diploma or equivalent; Death Investigation Training through the State of WI within six months of appointment; insurance acceptable driver’s license. Prefer training or experience in the Emergency Medical Technician, Nursing or related field. Part Time, On-call position. $23.92/hour, 2 hours minimum pay per call, $3.00/hour on-call pay when on call, on-call hours mainly 5:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday through Saturday, holidays occasionally. EOE. ADA. Bilingual Applicants encouraged to apply!
Mail Resumes, Including Position Title, To
Human Resources Department
1926 Hall Avenue
Marinette, WI 54143
or
mcresume@marinettecountywi.gov
Accepting resumes until filled
https://www.marinettecountywi.gov/career_opportunities/?l=all&c=28590c6cf9e0
Salary : $3 - $24