Deputy Chief Medical Examiner

Requirements and Preferences The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Deputy Chief Medical Examiner for our Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services. Benefits of Broward County Employment High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79 Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan: 457 Deferred Compensation employee match Eleven (11) paid holidays each year Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2K annually) General Description Performs professional and administrative work assisting in managing the operations of the County's Medical Examiner Division. 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 Graduation from a medical school accredited by LCME or COMA, a DO school. Five (5) years as an Associate Medical Examiner with high proficiency in pathology and forensic pathology, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or leadership role. Board certified in Anatomic and Forensic Pathology or Anatomic, Clinical and Forensic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology. Special Certifications and Licenses Valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment. Licensed as a medical doctor by the State of Florida. Board certified in anatomic and forensic pathology or anatomic, clinical, and forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology. Scope of Work – Duties and Responsibilities Assist in developing, evaluating and revising operational policies and procedures of the Pathology section. Assists in administering the County's forensic medical programs. Directs through subordinates the planning, scheduling and coordination of divisional activities. Represents the Medical Examiner's Office at meetings and conferences. Develops and maintains professional working relationships with hospital authorities and the medical community. Administers the Forensic Pathology fellowship program and maintains accreditation through ACGME. Performs autopsies, examinations and death scene investigations. Reviews cases through analysis of autopsies, laboratory findings and case investigation reports. Plans and supervises the work of the Pathology staff, residents and visiting Pathologists. Furnishes law enforcement officials with medical and scientific evidence. Testifies as an expert witness in deposition and trial activities. Explains causes of death to relatives of the deceased. Researches, prepares and presents scientific papers. Performs related work as assigned. Competencies Tech Savvy Manages Complexity Decision Quality Strategic Mindset Optimizes Work Processes Ensures Accountability Builds Networks Communicates Effectively Organizational Savvy Drives Vision and Purpose Self-Development See full competency descriptions for each item. Physical Demands Medium to heavy work involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, pushing and raising objects, exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force regularly and 50 to 100 pounds occasionally. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Routine and frequent exposure to radiation; disease/pathogens. 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; if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io to make an accommodation request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Broward County Government