Department of Administrative Services

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 Medical Examiner and assumes responsibility for those duties in his/her absence.

Works under the direction of the Chief Medical Examiner.

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

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.

In accordance with Section 19a-404 of the 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.

By the Chief Medical Examiner under the provisions of Section 19a-404 of the General Statutes.

Unclassified

(21)-Medical, Dental, Veterinary Medicine

(01)-EXEMPT/ELEC/APPOINT

(1)-Officials And Administrators

VR 99

This replaces the existing specification for the Deputy Chief Medical Examiner in Salary Group VR 99 approved effective February 11, 2011. (Revised to modify bargaining unit designation)

5/17/2013