Chief Medical Examiner - Post Mortem
Maryland Department of Health, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Baltimore, MD Main Purpose of Job The Maryland Department of Health, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is currently seeking a Chief Medical Examiner.
The Chief Medical Examiner of the State of Maryland works under the direction of the Post Morten Examiners Commission (PMEC) and is responsible for the investigation of all unattended and unnatural deaths within the State of Maryland.
Established in 1939 as the nation's first statewide medical examiner system the OCME has been NAME accredited for over 30 years.
The OCME is staffed with 91 full time and 110 part-time staff and is housed in a stand-alone 120,000 square foot facility on the University of Maryland's medical campus.
The OCME's forensic pathology team includes the Chief Medical Examiner, two Deputy Chief Medical Examiners, and 18 Assistant Medical Examiners.
The agency has six ACGME accredited fellowship positions.
Also, the OCME has multiple consultants including neuropathology, cardiovascular pathology, radiology, odontology and anthropology, while other specialist services are available through the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins.
The office is well equipped with CT and LODOX, histology lab, and an in-house toxicology laboratory with a turnaround time of fewer than five days.
Primary scene investigations are performed by the investigative team (15) at the OCME and county forensic investigators (110).
The autopsy component of the investigation is supported by 15 autopsy technicians and photographers.
The Chief Medical Examiner is required to perform a vast array of job duties including, but not limited to:
Daily case investigations and evaluations; Determining jurisdictions; Testifying in civil and criminal cases; Explanation of autopsy results and finding to families, physicians and third parties; Providing residency training and teaching to residents in forensic pathology; Providing impartial reviews of requested cases; Preparation of OCME budget; Management of professional staff; Legislative review of bills that impact the function of the OCME; and, Numerous public relations aspects, including maintaining a proper relationship with press and other media.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates must possess a degree in medicine from an accredited college or university (MD), be board certified in anatomic and forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology, as well as possess medical licensure or be eligible for medical licensure in Maryland.
Qualified candidates must also possess senior level management experience in a Medical Examiner's Office or comparable experience in the field of Forensic Pathology.
SELECTION PROCESS This is an Executive level position as serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
A resume must accompany your application.
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation.
The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.
Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.
Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable.
For education obtained outside the US, any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.
Information submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.
The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
Online applications are highly recommended.
However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W.
Preston St.
, Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.
Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.
If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689.
Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment.
All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.
Help@maryland.
gov.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling:
410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
Click on a link below to apply for this position:
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Chief Medical Examiner of the State of Maryland works under the direction of the Post Morten Examiners Commission (PMEC) and is responsible for the investigation of all unattended and unnatural deaths within the State of Maryland.
Established in 1939 as the nation's first statewide medical examiner system the OCME has been NAME accredited for over 30 years.
The OCME is staffed with 91 full time and 110 part-time staff and is housed in a stand-alone 120,000 square foot facility on the University of Maryland's medical campus.
The OCME's forensic pathology team includes the Chief Medical Examiner, two Deputy Chief Medical Examiners, and 18 Assistant Medical Examiners.
The agency has six ACGME accredited fellowship positions.
Also, the OCME has multiple consultants including neuropathology, cardiovascular pathology, radiology, odontology and anthropology, while other specialist services are available through the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins.
The office is well equipped with CT and LODOX, histology lab, and an in-house toxicology laboratory with a turnaround time of fewer than five days.
Primary scene investigations are performed by the investigative team (15) at the OCME and county forensic investigators (110).
The autopsy component of the investigation is supported by 15 autopsy technicians and photographers.
The Chief Medical Examiner is required to perform a vast array of job duties including, but not limited to:
Daily case investigations and evaluations; Determining jurisdictions; Testifying in civil and criminal cases; Explanation of autopsy results and finding to families, physicians and third parties; Providing residency training and teaching to residents in forensic pathology; Providing impartial reviews of requested cases; Preparation of OCME budget; Management of professional staff; Legislative review of bills that impact the function of the OCME; and, Numerous public relations aspects, including maintaining a proper relationship with press and other media.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates must possess a degree in medicine from an accredited college or university (MD), be board certified in anatomic and forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology, as well as possess medical licensure or be eligible for medical licensure in Maryland.
Qualified candidates must also possess senior level management experience in a Medical Examiner's Office or comparable experience in the field of Forensic Pathology.
SELECTION PROCESS This is an Executive level position as serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
A resume must accompany your application.
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation.
The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.
Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.
Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable.
For education obtained outside the US, any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.
Information submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.
The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
Online applications are highly recommended.
However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W.
Preston St.
, Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.
Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.
If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689.
Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment.
All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.
Help@maryland.
gov.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling:
410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
Click on a link below to apply for this position:
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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