District Medical Examiner

Department:Public Safety Services Office Organizational Unit:Medical Examiners Office

Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

Open Until Filled.

THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE

$345,000 annually. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Rockledge/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Performs skilled professional work in carrying out the management and forensic functions of the Medical Examiner's Office, which includes providing proper investigations of deaths, determining accurate cause and manner of death, and evaluating current and anticipated inquiries for the County.

REQUIREMENTS: Must be certified as a Pathologist by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and Forensic Pathology and possession of a current license to practice medicine in the State of Florida, as required by the Florida Department of Professional Regulations and have five years of professional experience as an Associate and/or Deputy Medical Examiner. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be appointed by the Governor of Florida and remain in good standing with the Governor and the Medical Examiner's Commission. Work involves both indoor and outdoor environments. Requires ability to tolerate exposure to inclement weather, chemicals, dust, poor ventilation, foul odors, fumes and fluids of human remains. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster, that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • LIFT:50 lbs. or more
   • CARRY:50 lbs. or more
   • PUSH:50 lbs. or more
   • PULL:50 lbs. or more
   
   
   
   
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   
   
   
   • STAND:5 - 8 hours
   • WALK:3 - 5 hours
   • SIT:3 - 5 hours
   • DRIVE:1 - 3 hours
   
   
   
   
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
   
4. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
   
   
   
   
5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
   
   
   
   
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   
   
   • N/A
   
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   
   
   
   • At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With explosives; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With radiant energy (x-rays, etc.); With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
   
   
   
   
2. Other working conditions:
   
   
   
   • N/A