Associate Medical Examiner

Broward County; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

2 weeks paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job basis leave 40 hours

Paid parental leave

HDHP premiums

HSA contribution

CDHP premiums

457 match

Job summary

Broward County offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including eleven paid holidays and paid time off. The plan also includes tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually and up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions, plus paid parental leave.

Health plans, HSA contributions, and a county-supported CDHP are available to employees. Additionally, the Florida Retirement System and a 457 Deferred Compensation match up to $2,000 per year complement the

Job description

Benefits of Broward County Employment

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits

High‑Deductible Health Plan – bi‑weekly premiums: Employee$10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi‑weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year

The District Seventeen Medical Examiner’s Office is part of the Florida state medical examiner system, located in Broward County, Florida, encompassing approximately 1,323 square miles and over 1.9 million residents. The Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services is accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners, has a fully accredited toxicology laboratory (ANSI National Accreditation Board), and the American College of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The office currently employs 7 full time and 2 part‑time board certified Forensic Pathologists, 9 medicolegal death investigators, 7 full time and 2 part‑time Forensic technicians/photographers, excellent administrative support, and a comprehensive postmortem toxicology laboratory.

General Description

Determines via autopsy the cause and manner of death in any violent, unexpected, or unnatural death in Broward County.

Formulates long-range goals for the organization, develops policy and position papers and negotiates with the chief administrative officer and/or elected officials.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires graduation from a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), jointly administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges and the American Medical Association (M.D.), or the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association accredits osteopathic (D.O.) schools.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Licensed as a medical doctor by the State of Florida. Successful completion of an anatomic or anatomic/clinical pathology residency program and forensic pathology fellowship. All post graduate programs must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Must be board certified in anatomic & forensic pathology or anatomic & clinical & forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology or obtain such certification within two (2) years of commencement of employment.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Performs full forensic autopsies or external body examinations; prepares autopsy reports of findings; reviews reports of death received from hospitals, police agencies, and private physicians in order to determine jurisdiction of cases.

Conducts on‑site (scene) death investigations; performs cremation views of bodies for certifications.

Conducts microscopic examinations of tissue to determine conditions which might have contributed to the death as needed.

Testifies in deposition and trial; furnishes law enforcement officials with evidence and provides professional assistance.

Explains cause of death to relatives of the deceased; provides quality control for other medical examiners; assists in the training of medical students.

Performs related work as assigned.

Competencies

• Tech Savvy Anticipates and adopts innovations in business‑building digital and technology applications. Ensures that the team has adequate resources to invest in technology advancements and the training to use them well. Deploys some new technologies to enhance effectiveness of the group and business.
• Manages Complexity Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex, ambiguous situations.
• Decision Quality Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Ensures that people's decisions comply with policies and standards. Integrates analysis, experience, and other inputs to make effective decisions. Accepts workable decisions and also seeks better alternatives.
• Strategic Mindset Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Provides a clear picture of the organization's vision and strategy and what the team needs to do to realize them. Develops longer‑term strategies that capitalize on the organization's distinct capabilities and emerging trends in the market.
• Optimizes Work Processes Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day‑to‑day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.
• Ensures Accountability Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.
• Builds Networks Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. Engages with a wide network, across many functions, disciplines, and business units, to add value to organizational efforts. Leverages a wide network to provide insight and influence outcomes.
• Communicates Effectively Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others' comments. Creates rich documents and reports.
• Organizational Savvy Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people‑related organizational dynamics. Has a clear grasp of the organizational culture and political dynamics; helps people make connections and thrive. Secures the vigorous commitment and enthusiasm of champions and advocates.
• Self‑Development Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Demonstrates a strong commitment to development by regularly practicing and applying new knowledge and skills; is quick to share new learning with others. Creates a thorough, detailed development plan.
• Situational Adaptability Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email [e-mail] to make an accommodation request.

County-wide Emergency Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co‑workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.