Chief Deputy Coroner Supervisor

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG); Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) seeks a Coroner Office Manager to oversee operations and act as Coroner in their absence. You will supervise staff, manage programs, and raise public awareness.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, four years of related experience, and certifications. This exempt, salaried position reports to the Coroner’s Office and offers benefits under LFUCG policies.

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 Coroner's Office operations and staff, including approvals of leave, evaluations, and disciplinary actions; ensures quality control of case reports.
• Plans and leads the accreditation process and ensures training compliance.
• Prepares, presents, and monitors the annual budget.
• Manages fleet assignments and ensures preventative maintenance.
• Serves as payroll and purchasing coordinator, records custodian, and point of contact for outside vendors.
• Resolves issues with technology and equipment.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Job description

• 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 40 hours.
• Pay Grade 525

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, Nov. 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 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 a 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

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.

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