Salary: $20.0000 per hour
How to Apply:
Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent AND completed coursework in one or more of the following areas toward an associate or bachelor’s degree:
o Forensic science, applied science (computers, biotechnology, engineering), criminal justice/legal, business administration, logistics, accounting, and/or project management or related fields.
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An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
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College transcripts are required at the time of application.
Preferred Requirements: Experience in identification of non-compliance, cause mapping, corrective action, preventative action, internal and external auditing, policy and procedure creation, and application of international accreditation standards is also preferred.
A valid Driver’s License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status and medical examinations as required for the position.
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Quality Manager, this part-time position (= 20 hours per week) is responsible for the comprehensive coordination of casework within the morgue and laboratory operations of the Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner (ACOME). Tasks are varied in nature and may include (but are not limited to) coordination of casework processing, communicating with and executing the requests of legal entities/vested parties involved in the criminal justice process, and assisting in the maintenance of the Quality System. These tasks must be performed in accordance with the policies and procedures of the ACOME and all applicable state and federal laws. As work experience is gained, assignments/tasks will increase in scope and complexity. This position is not involved in the testing or analyzing items associated with casework performed by the ACOME.
Overview:
Duties:
- Coordinates activity between operational areas of the ACOME to facilitate efficient and organized completion of casework assignments.
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Communicates with submitting agencies and legal entities to obtain required casework information.
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Maintains documentation pertinent to the coordination of casework, including inter and intra-agency communications.
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Provides administrative support functions to assist Management and designated ACOME staff.
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Testifies in court regarding the administrative policies and non-technical procedures of the ACOME.
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Facilitates the maintenance, procurement, and receipt of equipment used in casework, including but not limited to instruments, reagents, and consumables.
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Documents and analyzes casework and grant statistics.
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Participates in the internal auditing program and maintains office-wide Quality System documentation, under the supervision of the Quality Manager.
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Provides training on non-technical topics to internal and external entities.
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Audits of case assignments in the Information Management Systems (LIMS and MEIMS).
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Develops policies and procedures on casework management for the ACOME.
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Occasionally provides reliable courier and messenger services for the department, as needed.
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Performs other related duties as required or requested.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Data entry.
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Laboratory information and management systems.
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Proper evidence handling, transport, and storage to limit loss, cross transfer, contamination, or deleterious change.
Skill in:
- Microsoft Office products.
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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Establish effective working relationships with managers, co-workers, law enforcement agencies, the District Attorney’s Office, the Public Defender’s Office, and private attorneys.
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Lift fifty (50) pounds.
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Learn and utilize applicable computer systems, databases, and applications.
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Work effectively and efficiently under adverse conditions including, but not limited to, scenes involving extremes of temperature and weather conditions, highly stressful environments, criminal activity, and areas where there exist distasteful sights, odors, or other circumstances and hazards inherent to death scene investigation.
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Work effectively with highly emotional people and personnel and in stressful situations.
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Maintain a strict chain of custody in accordance with established protocol.
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Follow standard operation procedures for confidentiality and communication.
Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D
