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Marion County Class Specification BulletinPage of >>> MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING 1.Bachelor's Degree with major course work in science and pre-medical classes; AND Three (3) years of experience in any or all of the following areas of training: police, nurse, physician assistant, EMT, medical legal death investigator; OR 2.Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience relevant to the position. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must have completed, or complete within 12 months of hire, the Medical Legal Death Investigator > Training Program; AND Must possess, or obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Oregon driver's license. Must possess, at > time of hire, and maintain an acceptable driver's record; AND Must pass a criminal history background investigation; however, conviction of a crime may not > necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification; AND Job offer to a successful candidate will be contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical > examination by a County appointed medical doctor; AND Final candidate must be able to pass a drug-screening test; AND > Must become ABMDI certified within 2 years of hire date or presently certified; AND > Must be able to work independently and follow directions. Work with families of diverse socio- > economic and cultural backgrounds in a respectful and compassionate manner. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Working knowledge of: effective methods of medical and criminal investigation and the basic rules of legal evidence; medical and anatomical terms. Must have a thorough knowledge of human anatomy and physiological functions of the human body: legal and medical terminology. Ability to: obtain information from lay and expert witnesses concerning matters of an intimate nature and serious consequence; determine and obtain evidence required in order to enforce the medical investigation law; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; work cooperatively with the public medical and law enforcement personnel; prepare clear and concise reports and to maintain adequate records; withdraw blood and bodily specimens; establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with district attorney staff, police agencies, local physicians, local and state pathologists, funeral home personnel, and the public; lift deceased individuals; traverse mountainous and rough terrain in order to carry out death investigations; and work in inclement weather. Ability to examine bodies in various states to included severe trauma and mutilation; all states of death to include decomposition. Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with persons in situations that are often highly stressful. Skill in: operating a computer. ADOPTED: 07/91 REVISED: 12/95; 03/96; 01/08; 01/09; 01/17; 10/17; 12/17 (retitle); 04/18 https://agency.governmentjobs.com/marion/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=...8/4/2020