State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Deputy Chief Medical Examiner (2563VR)

$0.01-$478.93 Hourly / $0.00-$0.00 BiWeekly /
$1.00-$999,999.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner this class is accountable for assisting the Chief Medical Examiner in the performance of the daily duties of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and assumes responsibility for those duties in their absence.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direction of the Chief Medical Examiner.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May apply general supervision to other medical and associated staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Assist in investigation of all human deaths relating to violent deaths whether apparently homicidal, suicidal or accidental including but not limited to:
    • Deaths due to thermal, chemical, electrical or radiational injury and criminal abortion whether self-induced or not; 
    • Sudden or unexpected deaths not caused by readily recognizable disease; 
    • Deaths under suspicious circumstances; 
    • Deaths of persons whose bodies are to be cremated, buried at sea or otherwise disposed of; 
    • Deaths related to disease resulting from employment or accident while employed; 
    • Deaths related to disease which might constitute a threat to public health; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

In accordance with Section 19a-405 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Commission in advance of appointments shall specify the qualifications required for each position in terms of educational experience and other relevant considerations.

APPOINTMENT

By the Chief Medical Examiner under the provisions of Section 19a-405 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(21)-Medical, Dental, Veterinary Medicine

BARGAINING UNIT

(01)-EXEMPT/ELEC/APPOINT

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

VR 99

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Deputy Chief Medical Examiner in Salary Group VR 99 approved effective November 2, 2023. (Revised to update terminology) Final No. 23-317

EFFECTIVE DATE

12/13/2023
CLASS: 2563VR; EST: 3/18/1983; REV: 12/15/2023;