Chief Deputy Coroner

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The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs.

Our Values:

• Integrity

• Common Sense

• Innovation

• Accountability

Position Data:

Program Analyst II-J23-U00-H

Regular

Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Overview:

Job Description Summary

Pay Range: $35.12 - $44.55 per hour (Non-Bargaining Pay Plan, C43 Step 1-13)

Hiring Range: $35.12-$37.27(Non-Bargaining Pay Plan, C43 Step 1-4 DOQ)

Job Closing Date: June 24, 2025

Note: If candidate is found, job posting will close before June 24, 2025 closing date

There is one opening with the Yakima County Coroners Office. This Position is responsible for performing the duties related to the Coroner's jurisdiction over the bodies of deceased persons who come to their death suddenly and without medical attendance in Yakima County including collecting the decedents, personnel property and counseling of the bereaved.

Benefits included in position:

• Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave

Note: This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

Responsible to respond to unattended /accidental death scenes and documents the cause and manner of death.

Takes possession of and transportation of the remains and personal property of the deceased and collects information regarding the scene for law enforcement.

Performs examination of the body at the scene and at the Coroner's facility. Identifies and secures property of the decedent for decedent's relatives. Maintains chain of command over decedent, samples and property.

Completes required documentation for filing with State and other agencies.

Confers with law enforcement agencies to coordinate investigations of death resulting from criminal acts. Confers with decedent's physician, hospitals, other medical personnel and reviews medical records to gather background medical information for investigation by Coroner and/or Chief Deputy Coroner.

Locates and personally notifies relatives of the decedent of the death, interviews relatives for background information, and advises the relatives of Coroner's Office procedures.

Testifies in court, and gives depositions regarding Coroner cases. Completes standard reports and gathers other documentation to support determination of cause and manner of death. Processes and signs death certificates to be filed with agencies maintain vital statistics. Reviews death certificates filed in the County for accuracy and files Affidavits of Correction as needed to correct or change death certificates when appropriate. Maintains security of files, evidence and human remains.

Assists medical personnel in autopsies of decedents and obtaining diagnostic samples. Accepts, labels, and safeguards evidence and performs other related tasks as necessary.

Sanitizes and maintains morgue, vehicle and all related equipment as well as office equipment.

Performs the duties of the Coroner's Office that includes, but are not limited to, the following: Acts as a liaison to other law enforcement agencies, the District Attorney, attorneys, physicians, hospitals, contract service providers, and others. Attends meetings and committees, as directed. Acts as Coroner in his/her absence. Performs other related duties as necessary.

Other duties required. (required duty statement)

The duties are the same as those as the Coroner's position, except that less complex work is done under greater supervision and in a training capacity. As experience is gained, greater independence is exercised and more complex duties are performed until the employee is functioning at the coroner's level.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or Associates of Arts Degree in Health Science or Mortuary Science and 3 years' experience that includes exposure to violent crime and death scenes, cleaning of violent crime & death scenes, providing transportation of human remains, working with and counseling grieving families or equivalent combination of education and experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

Required:

Valid WA State Driver's License and proof of insurance, if requested

Successful completion of a general employment verification

Work experience that includes exposure to violent crime and death scenes, cleaning of violent crime & death scenes, providing transportation of human remains, working with and counseling grieving families or equivalent combination of education and experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

Preferred:

Equipment Used:

Vehicle, Stretchers, laboratory equipment, medical devises, fingerprint equipment, autopsy equipment, computer, printer, copier, telephone, cell phone, fax, and photographic equipment

Working Conditions:

Heavy Work: Exerting up to or in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is performed out in the field. Excessive noise, Bending, Balancing, Ability to multitask, Exposure to weather, Carrying, Climbing, Confidentiality, Extreme temperatures, Handling ,Crawling, Ability to work under pressure, Moving/mechanical part ,Lifting, Crouching, Ability to articulate and communicate information in conversations, Pathogen exposure, Pulling, Kneeling, Ability to follow written instruction, Vibration, Pushing, Reclining, Ability to follow verbal instruction, Travel, Reaching, Hearing, Smelling, Work in locked down facility(s), Standing, Field Work, Walking, Requires ability to be on call; work outside of regular business hours and drive vehicle. May subject to emotional duress and personnel, exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Knowledge:

Upon entry what specific knowledge would an individual need to assume the duties of this position (Information or concepts that can be measured through written or oral examination)

Criminal Evidence Collection & preserving evidence.

Basic anatomy and medical terminology

Modern office technology

Proper English grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and spelling

Skills (and abilities): Upon entry what specific skills/abilities would an individual need to assume the duties of this position Examples: skill in operation of machinery or equipment; skill in writing; skill in making group presentations

Learn Coroner specific investigative techniques, principles, and rules of evidence

Understand and follow oral instructions

Accurately observe and record information relating to deaths

Deal tactfully and effectively with persons in situations that are highly stressful

Write clear and concise reports, field notes, and correspondence

Assisting Doctors with Autopsies and handling of evidence.

"AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"

Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person's age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish the information.

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