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Medical Investigator

Watertown, New YorkFull-time
$29.26 - $36.64 hourly
About the Job
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, please submit your application directly to Jefferson County Human Resources. You may apply online via our 
Employment Portal at jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com or by mailing a paper application to: Jefferson County Human Resources, 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601.

Medical Investigator:
The Jefferson County Public Health Service is currently seeking applications for Medical Investigator.

Salary Range:
$29.26 - 36.64 per hour

Benefits:
  • NYS Retirement.
  • Deferred Compensation.
  • Sick Leave.
  • Paid Vacation.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Comprehensive Health Plan, Including Vision.
  • Dental Insurance.
  • Flex Spending Account.
  • Candidates may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

*Jefferson County is an Equal
Opportunity Employer*

Minimum Qualifications:
  • (A.) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a master's degree in police forensics, mortuary science, criminal justice or a health related field;
  • (B.) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in police forensics, mortuary science, criminal justice, or a health-related field and one year of experience in mortuary science caring for the deceased and providing support for the grieving, or investigative work in such areas as criminal, medical, clinical laboratory, or insurance investigation in death cases including evidence gathering and/or analysis; or
  • (C.) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor's degree and possession of a Registered Physician's Assistant certificate issued by the State of New York and one year of experience as a Physician's Assistant; or
  • (D.) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a an associate's degree in police forensics, mortuary science, criminal justice, or a health related field and three years of experience in mortuary science caring for the deceased and providing support for the grieving, or investigative work in such areas as criminal, medical, clinical laboratory, or insurance investigation in death cases including evidence gathering and/or analysis; or
  • (E.) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), B), C), and D) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
  • Appointees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.
  • Appointees will also be required to obtain a national certification with the American Board of Medical Death Investigators (ABMDI).

Apply online:
https://Jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/
Or send a paper application and resume to:
Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources,
175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601.