DEPUTY CHIEF FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR

**This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Health, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner only.**

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MDH, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Baltimore, MD

The Deputy Chief Forensic Investigator can perform all duties of the Forensic Investigator and the Forensic Investigator-Lead. A Deputy Chief Investigator may assume some duties of the Chief Forensic Investigator as specified. The Deputy Chief Forensic Investigator will supervise City Forensic Investigators and County Forensic Investigator Vendors. Job duties include: In accordance with national practice standards and OCME policies and procedures, accurately and thoroughly performs death investigations. In a cost effective manner, manage forensic investigator staffing for Baltimore City and 23 counties to ensure death investigation services are provided to the State, in a timely manner, 24 hours, 7 days a week. Manage statewide transport system. Identify educational needs of internal and external customers including but not limited to forensic investigators, police and fire departments, hospitals staff, and funeral directors. Assesses, develops and implements strategies to streamline workflow to improve quality and ensure effective use of resources.

Experience: Seven years experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. 

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university and three years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours for each year of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.  

Qualified candidates must possess ABMDI Board Certification.

Preferred candidates should possess the following:

**This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Health, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner only.**

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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 U.S., 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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

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.