Assistant Medical Examiner

Exam Title: Assistant Medical Examiner

Exam Number: 4D47-20240708-OC-00

Salary: $218,648.00-$281,120.00 per year

• Starting Salary: New employees may be appointed at a step in the pay range above the minimum salary depending on qualifications.

Certification Rule: Rule of List

Competition: Open-Competitive

Department:

Announcement Date: 07/08/2024

Close Date: 07/19/2024

General Definition:

• Salary: $218K – $281K! No City of Philadelphia residency requirement!
• Position: The Medical Examiner’s Office of the Department of Public Health is hiring doctors with board certification in forensic pathology to join their committed team. Applicants ready to advance their forensic pathology career with unique experience in a large county jurisdiction and a total rewards career should apply by July 19, 2024.
• Attachments Required: Copy of board certification for application review.
• Benefits: Competitive salary, federal student loan forgiveness, generous health and pension benefits. Part-time positions are available!

ABOUT THE POSITION:

• Role: Specialized medical work in determining the cause and manner of deaths under the medical examiner's jurisdiction, including identifying criminal acts or negligence, and overseeing activities during evening and weekend shifts.
• Distinction: Mastery in forensic pathology.
• Interaction: Significant contact with families, governmental agencies, hospitals, physicians, etc.
• Supervision: Under the direction of a higher level forensic pathologist.
• Conditions: Disagreeable aspects that can only be partially controlled.

Union Code: J. AFSCME D.C.47 Local 2187

FLSA Code: Exempt

Application Procedures:

1. Process: Complete the entire application process, provide accurate contact information, and submit all required certifications, licenses, and relevant documentation. Email documents to the Human Resources Representative listed below before the exam date.
2. Notifications: Application approval, disapproval, and testing dates will be sent within the three-week period prior to August 5th, 2024.
3. Analyst Contact:
   • Name: Melanie M Chalmers
   • Office: City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources
   • Address: 1401 JFK BLVD, 15th FL Room 1530, Philadelphia, PA 19102
   • Email: Melanie.M.Chalmers@phila.gov
   • Fax: 215-686-0861
   • Phone: 215-686-2690
4. Inquiries: Contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Training, Education & Experience:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited medical or osteopathic school with a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree and completion of an internship in an approved hospital.
• Certification: Possession of a certificate in forensic pathology issued by the American Board of Pathology.

Physical & Medical Requirements: Ability to physically perform duties and work in required environmental conditions.

Required Licenses & Certifications: Possession of a valid license to practice medicine or osteopathy in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, issued by the State Board of Medicine or the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.

Other Requirements:

• Transcripts, Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications: Must be submitted at the time of application.
• Options for Submission:
  • Option 1: Upload documents to your account and attach them to the application.
  • Option 2: Submit a paper copy for each application.

Equivalency Statement(s):

Application Details:

• Employer Values: Inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work.
• What We Offer: Impactful work, growth opportunities, diversity & inclusion, and comprehensive benefits.
• Equal Opportunity: The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Accommodations: The City is committed to providing accommodations for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons.

Employment Conditions:

• Debt Certification: Applicants must be current on all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other obligations due to the City or have a payment agreement.

Application Submission: Only online applications will be accepted. Use available resources like the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center at City Hall or local Philadelphia Free Library branches if needed.

Disqualification:

• Providing an incomplete or inaccurate social security number.
• Practicing fraud or deception in the application process.

Correspondence: Ensure contact information is up-to-date. Add Phila.OHR@phila.gov to your trusted contacts to avoid notifications being marked as spam.

Eligible List: Only an Open-Competitive eligible list will be established. Candidates passing the exam will remain on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years.

Residency Waiver: The usual residency requirement for candidates is waived.

Philadelphia Resident Preference: Candidates with a bona fide Philadelphia residence for at least one year prior to the exam date will have priority.

Veteran’s Preference: Eligible veterans can receive ten points added to their test scores.

Legacy Preference: Children or grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who died in the line of duty can receive ten points added to their final score.

National Volunteer Service Preference: Points added for completion of service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or similar programs.

Philadelphia School District Career and Technical Education Preference: Up to five additional points for recent graduates of career technical education programs.

Projected Exam Date: Training and Experience Evaluation. Applicants evaluated based on documentation of education and experience.

Test Review: Candidates may review their test papers within 30 days after the results are mailed.

For more information and application details, visit the City of Philadelphia Office of Human Resources’ social media pages or contact their office directly.