Chief Deputy Coroner Supervisor

Kentucky AG; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is seeking a Chief Deputy Coroner Supervisor to oversee the Coroner's Office operations, supervise staff, and act as Coroner in their absence. This exempt role manages accreditation, budget, fleet maintenance, payroll/purchasing coordination, and key vendor relationships from Lexington, KY.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least four years of related experience, with potential substitutions for education/experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job.
• Four years of related experience.
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience.
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education.

Responsibilities

• Manages the office and staff to include approving leave requests, conducting performance evaluations, issuing disciplinary actions and quality control of case reports.
• Plans, organizes, and leads the accreditation process and ensures training compliance.
• Prepares, presents, and monitors the annual budget.
• Manages fleet assignments and ensures compliance with preventative maintenance.
• Serves as payroll and purchasing coordinator, records custodian, and as point of contact for outside vendors.
• Resolves issues with technology and equipment.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget planning

Quality control

Problem solving

Disciplinary actions

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

4 years related experience

Job description

Chief Deputy Coroner Supervisor SALARY

The minimum salary is $72,438.08 annually. This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of forty hours. Pay Grade 525

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, November 2, 2026

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to oversee the operations of the Coroner's Office and act as Coroner in their absence, supervise staff, and manage Coroner's Office programs and public awareness activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job Four (4) years of related experience Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages the office and staff to include approving leave requests, conducting performance evaluations, issuing disciplinary actions and quality control of case reports
• Plans, organizes, and leads the accreditation process and ensures training compliance
• Prepares, presents, and monitors the annual budget
• Manages fleet assignments and ensures compliance with preventative maintenance
• Serves as payroll and purchasing coordinator, records custodian, and as point of contact for outside vendors
• Resolves issues with technology and equipment
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

All certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Valid driver's license. Must be certifiable and obtain a Post-Mortem Investigator Certificate from the Kentucky Department of Justice after appointment to remain employed. American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) certification required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the ability to be bonded. Upon appointment, must become a resident of Fayette County (opinion of the Attorney General OAG 67-414). All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits:lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
• Direct depo sit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Division of Human Resources
200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: [phone]
Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: [e-mail]