1. Conducts, and assists in, all duties of an MLI; Investigates circumstances of deaths within Commonwealth of Massachusetts to assist in determination of cause and manner of death as well as identification of deceased. To request and review medical records related documents and radiographic images. Interview family members of the deceased, members of law enforcement, first responders, and medical professionals. Provide written reports directly to Medical Examiners and assist Pathologists as necessary. Interact daily with OCME staff and funeral directors. Interact with law enforcement agencies or meet with families of the deceased to confirm visual or forensic identification. Travel to funeral homes and crematories to conduct investigations and examinations to authorize cremations. 60%

2. Travels to locations outside of the OCME to conduct external examinations, obtain photographs, and collect specimens. 25%

3. Provides coverage of Cremation routes whenever necessary. 5%

4. Participates in daily or weekly meetings with Medical Examiner and CME or DCME staff to discuss findings of examinations and investigations conducted. 5%

5. May provide training to new MLI and MLI Field staff under direction of the Chief of Investigations, as assigned. 5%

6. Other duties, as assigned

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) four (4) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

II. An Associate's degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

III. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

IV. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.

V. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.