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Initial Posting Date: 07/24/2024 Application Deadline: 08/07/2024 Agency: Oregon State Department of Police Salary Range: $5,409 - $8,372 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Forensic Supervisor 2 – Autopsy Technician Supervisor The Oregon State Police – State Medical Examiner’s Office in Clackamas, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Forensic Supervisor 2 position. Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position. If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact osp.recruiting@osp.oregon.gov and reference REQ-161963. The salary listed is the non-PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) qualifying salary range. Prior to applying you should ensure all sections of your Workday Job History page is accurate and complete. This information is utilized during the pay equity analysis phase. Summary of Job Duties: You will be responsible for supervising autopsy technician staff and will provide support for all morgue functions, in service of assisting and supporting the state forensic pathologists. Your job duties will include day-to-day supervision of morgue staff to ensure compliance with internal policies, consistent service delivery, review of and establishment of morgue procedures, maintaining the inventory of morgue equipment and supplies, as well as management of weekly work schedules. You will be responsible for interviewing and recommending the hiring of new staff members, provide or arrange for training of your subordinates, evaluate subordinates’ performance and recommend personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, or disciplinary action to ensure adequate and competent staffing. In addition, you will be required to perform usual morgue operations including providing technical support to state forensic pathologists in preparing for and conducting medicolegal autopsies, all receiving and releasing of human remains to funeral homes or investigators, proper chain of custody over property and its associated paperwork, all morgue equipment operation and maintenance coordination. You will report to the Forensic Administrator and work closely with the Chief Medical Examiner and the Deputy State Medical Examiners in the performance of these duties. Minimum Qualifications: Four years of lead work, supervision, management, or progressively related experience in forensic science for an accredited laboratory; OR A bachelor’s degree in natural science, physical science, forensic science, or a closely related field AND one year of experience managing in an accredited forensic laboratory; OR A master’s degree in natural science, physical science, forensic science or a closely related field; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Qualifications: You must be able to provide credible sworn testimony in a criminal or civil proceeding arising from the performance of duties. Preferred Skills: Experience managing technical staff and day-to-day operations, including planning and directing workflow to effectively utilize available resources while maintaining a flexible, adaptive approach. Experience and proficiency directly supervising employees, including training staff, evaluating performance, and providing coaching to union-represented subordinates. Demonstrated ability and commitment to providing clear and thorough communication to direct reports, as well as all internal and external partners. Demonstrated ability and willingness to make well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, using sound judgment to evaluate potential impacts of those decisions. Experience and proficiency in autopsy assistant practices, including obtaining biological specimens and performing eviscerations and complex dissections during post-mortem examinations. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. Selection Process: The process will be comprised of the following evaluation assessment (subject to change). Interview How to Apply: Apply in Workday by the deadline listed above, failure to submit your application by 11:59PM of the above listed date will result in automatic disqualification of your application. You must submit a resume demonstrating your experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications for the position. In addition to a resume, you must submit a cover letter – no more than two pages in length – addressing how you meet each preferred skill for this position. Failure to attach a resume addressing the minimum qualifications and a cover letter addressing the preferred skills will result in disqualification of your application. Please submit these documents in either MS Word or PDF format. Documents submitted in formats other than MS Word or PDF will not be reviewed and will result in disqualification of your application. Please only attach documents that are requested in this posting. Any additional documents that are submitted at this stage, will not be reviewed. After applying be sure that you answer the questionnaires related to citizenship and Veteran’s Preference points. In order to receive Veteran’s Preference points, this is a required questionnaire. The Oregon State Police does not offer visa sponsorships. Additional Information: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at OSP Background Hiring Information Employee Benefits Veterans Employment in State Government Pay Equity Information & Resources What You Need to Know to Get the Job #J-18808-Ljbffr

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