C/S Assistant Medical Examiner

Summary Statement

The incumbent reports to the Chief Medical Examiner (CME)
and is responsible for performing forensic autopsies and external body
examinations of decedents to determine the cause and manner of death statewide.
The work includes determining the existence of criminal acts, homicides,
suicides, accidents, as well as natural causes or other forms of death.
Exposure to unpleasant odors, sights, sounds, and potentially hazardous body
fluids and diseases is also a significant aspect of the work. A class incumbent
may assume complete responsibility for the office in the absence of the CME
when assigned.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job ...