JOB TITLE:  CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER

DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL EXAMINER

SALARY RANGE:  Professional/Management Grade 19,

Highly Competitive Cash Compensation Based on Experience and Qualifications

CLOSING DATE:  Upon filling position

Fort Bend County is located in the Houston Texas metropolitan area just southwest of Harris County.  Its 875 square miles consistently ranks as one of the fastest growing counties in America with a current population of nearly 800,000 and counting.  Excellent schools, affordable housing, and extensive recreational facilities have attracted families with impressive demographic profiles making Fort Bend County the most ethnically diverse county in the nation.  Founded on the banks of the Brazos River in 1837, Fort Bend County has a rich and colorful history that has sustained magnificent growth to become the thriving community it is today.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Responsible for performing examinations and autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death.  Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.  Plans and coordinates the activities of the Medical Examiner’s Office.  Performs examinations and autopsies and prepares reports on findings.  Analyzes and interprets data obtained from investigations to determine cause of death.  Testifies in court proceedings as an expert medical witness.  Signs off on official documents.  Photographs wounds and other physical evidence.  Provides medical information to law enforcement agencies, prosecution agencies and the general public.  Performs related duties as required.  Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

License to practice medicine in the State of Texas.  Ten years Medical Examiner experience.  Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding the performance and reporting of autopsies.  Knowledge of forensic external examinations, autopsies and medical/dental examination and identification procedures.  Comprehensive knowledge of trauma mechanisms and considerable knowledge of natural diseases.  Considerable knowledge of toxicology, serology and DNA analysis.  Knowledge of budget preparation and administration, and the ability to supervise medical personnel.  Ability to present medical findings in court proceedings.  Ability to communicate effectively with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals.  Ability to operate autopsy equipment.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, county employees, department heads/elected officials, the news media and the general public.  Valid Texas Medical License, American Board of Pathology Certification in Anatomical and Forensic Pathology.  On call 24-hours a day.

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin, or any other reason protected by law.

A Fort Bend County employment application is required and may be completed online at www.fortbendcounty.jobs