Department: PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES OFFICE Organizational Unit: Medical Examiners Office (50000072)
Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Open Until Filled.
THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE
$270,000 annually. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Rockledge/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Performs the forensic functions of the Medical Examiner’s Office providing proper investigations of deaths and determining accurate cause and manner of death, which includes evaluation of current and anticipated inquiries for the County. Office workload is 1180+ autopsies annually.
REQUIREMENTS: Most possess, or have the ability to obtain a current license to practice medicine in the State of Florida, as required by the Florida Department of Professional Regulations. Pathologist certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and Forensic Pathology is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster, that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
- The employee must be able to:
- LIFT: 50 lbs. or more
- CARRY: 50 lbs. or more
- PUSH: 50 lbs. or more
- PULL: 50 lbs. or more
- In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
- STAND: 3 – 5 hours
- WALK: 1 – 3 hours
- SIT: 3 – 5 hours
- DRIVE: 1 – 3 hours
- The employee must repetitively perform:
- Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
- The employee must be able to:
- Balance; Bend; Reach; Smell; Stoop
- The employee must have:
- Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
- Other necessary physical activities/traits
- Heavy work is required with long periods standing.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
- In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor ventilation; With radiant energy (x-rays, etc.); With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
- Other working conditions:
- Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and involves exposure to chemicals, dust, poor ventilation, foul odors, bodily fluids, human remains, and inclement weather.