Chief Deputy Coroner

Duties:

Essential Duties, Tasks and Accountabilities:

• Act in place of the Coroner as needed and directed and in accordance with state statutes
• Supervise full-time and part-time Coroner’s Investigators
• Carry out or supervise all medicolegal death investigations in Chester County
• Department representative to task forces, councils, and other agencies as deemed necessary by the Coroner
• Liaison to the Department of Emergency Services (DES), Chester County hospitals, other facilities and funeral homes
• Coordinate, review and oversee the monthly investigator schedule
• Assist investigators on investigations, identifications, and follow-ups as necessary or assigned by the Coroner
• Develop and monitor the Department budget, including oversight/approval of requisitions
• Review and approve all payroll entries for direct reports
• Determine training needs and coordinate training with the First Deputy Coroner
• Develop, implement, and refine guidelines and standard operating procedures of the Coroner’s office
• Determine hiring needs and fill as necessary
• Mentor and discipline investigator staff as necessary
• Testify in criminal and civil proceedings
• Develop and maintain Mass Fatality plans for the Coroner’s Office
• Assist in obtaining and maintaining national accreditation of the Coroner’s Office
• Perform other duties, tasks, and office functions as determined and assigned by the Coroner

Requirements:

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in health care, criminal justice, hard science (chemistry, biology, physics), forensic science or other relevant discipline
• Seven (7) years’ experience in medicolegal death investigations in a coroner or medical examiner office, or seven (7) years of a combination of medicolegal death investigation and medical experience.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience including budgeting and direct staff supervision
• D-ABMDI-certified or eligible within 18 months
• Must live in Chester County or be willing to confirm relocation within 90 days of hire
• Completion of Pennsylvania State Coroners Education Board training within 12 months
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of county management

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in health care, criminal justice, hard science (chemistry, biology, physics), forensic science or other relevant discipline OR MD/DO/CRNP degree
• Knowledge of forensic techniques
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Grant-writing or financial management experience
• Experience or training in emergency preparedness/services
• Strong knowledge of county policies and procedure including budgeting and planning
• Currently certified and in compliance with PA State Coroners Education Board requirements
• Current D-ABMDI or F-ABMDI certification

Chester County Resident, or able to move to the County within 3 months.

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