Please be advised this position may close on or after 12/14/2023, without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

Hiring Range: $252,000.00 - $260,000.00 annually (salary to be commensurate with qualifications)

Under FLSA guidelines, this position is exempt.

Performs forensic autopsies for the El Paso County Coroner and surrounding jurisdictions.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities
 

• Evaluates historical and law enforcement information in order to establish cause, manner, and probable time of death; performed in conjunction with a complete forensic autopsy.
• Prepares detailed autopsy reports of findings, confers with judicial and law enforcement personnel, and assists with interpreting autopsy findings.
• Completes death certificates.
• Testifies in civil and criminal trials pertaining to El Paso County Coroner's Office cases.
• Performs death scene investigation including crime scenes.
• Produces appropriate records related to forensic autopsies including autopsy reports.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
   

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 

• Skilled in performing forensic autopsies, death scene investigations and recording results of findings and associated medicolegal death investigation.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  
   

Required Education and Experience:
 

• Graduate from an accredited medical school.
• Graduate from an accredited pathology residency and forensic fellowship.
  
   

Licenses/Certificates:
 

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Board certified or board eligible in forensic and anatomical pathology.
  
   

Pre-Employment Requirements:
 

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.
  
   

Work Conditions

Duties are performed in an office, laboratory, morgue and at the death scene; some travel required. Coroner’s Office employees are responsible for providing proof of vaccinations and/or tuberculosis testing as applicable to the specific position and must provide proof of completion of required vaccinations/testing or proof of initiation prior to date of hire.

VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.

El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.

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