What you will be doing:
Assisting the State Medical Examiner Forensic Pathologists with forensic postmortem examinations. Conducting a range of activities to assist in determining the cause and manner of death. These activities include but are not limited to photography, radiology, the collection of postmortem specimens, fingerprinting, and the collection and preservation of evidence

Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Division of Public Health's mission is to protect and promote the health of Alaskans. The Division of Public Health exemplifies the values of accountability, respect, human potential, integrity, and scientific excellence.

The benefits of joining our team:
This role allows you to be a valuable member of a small, innovative team committed to respect and integrity while connecting with your community. You will also be entitled to health insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, and personal leave. This role will allow you to explore the field of forensics and gain valuable work experience for a career in criminal justice, forensics and/or law enforcement; all while serving the people of Alaska during the most difficult times. Come, learn, and grow in the Last Frontier while making a difference where we live, work, and play.

The working environment you can expect:
This position is at 5455 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave in Anchorage. The daily work environment involves standing for long periods of time, frequent lifting and maneuvering of bodies.

Who we are looking for:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.
• Forensics: Knowledge of procedures of civil, criminal, or administrative hearings, evidence collection, including the delivery and receipt of evidence, classes of evidence, and rules of evidence and legal procedures.
• Physical Strength and Agility: Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.

• Pathology: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of plant, insect, or animal diseases and host/pathogen relationships, including effects on natural and managed ecosystems.

To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for Autopsy Technician : https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs An associate's degree (or equivalent post-secondary education) in any course of study that is supplemented by a minimum of six semester (eight quarter) credits of coursework in human anatomy and/or physiology;
OR
Two years of technical experience in a morgue; hospital; medical, forensic, or research laboratory; or similar setting that included such work as performing necropsies, and/or anatomical specimen collection;
OR
Two years of any combination of post-secondary education (3 semester/4 quarter credits = 1 month) that is supplemented by a minimum of six semester (eight quarter) credits of coursework in human anatomy and/or physiology and technical experience in a morgue; hospital; medical, forensic, or research laboratory; or similar setting that included such work as performing necropsies, and/or anatomical specimen collection.

Special Note:
The work environment or work may involve exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous conditions and substances, and noxious odors. The work requires the physical ability to lift and maneuver up to 300 pounds with mechanical assistive devices.

Successful applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal record check for conviction of felony or misdemeanor crimes, as a prerequisite to employment.

This class requires that incumbents occasionally operate motor vehicles and applicants must be 18 years or older and possess a regular Alaska drivers license.

Incumbents may be required to serve on a rotating, 24-hour on-call schedule.At the time of the interview, please provide the following:

1. Three (3) professional references, whom we may contact by phone, are required. One (1) of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application.
2. Current performance evaluation, if available.
3. A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.

If chosen for the position, the candidate will be required to provide the following items before employment:

1. A copy of your current driver’s license.

When using work experience not documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether you worked full-time or part-time Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for.

If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered If this information is not accurately reflected in your application, this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application. Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

Ann’e Garner/Medicolegal Investigator 4