Work schedule will be Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm. Following probationary period one remote/telework day will be allowed each week. Specific telework day to be approved by the department manager. Selected candidate will be expected at times to be available for weekend coverage as needed. Adequate notice of schedule change will be provided. Primary work location will be Boston, however potential workspace may be available in Westfield or Sandwich depending on selected candidate’s primary residence location. All training and orientation will be completed in the Boston office.

1. Assists the Identification Director in managing all identifications at the OCME in accordance with the Decedent Identification Policy.

2. Collects documentation from family members to aid in identification of human remains.

3. Meet with family members to attain a visual identification.

4. Work with Medical Examiners, Forensic Odontologist and Forensic Anthropologist to facilitate identification of human remains.

5. Uses online software systems to locate decedent’s next of kin.

6. Work closely with Administrative Staff and Medicolegal Investigators if there is an identification issue.

7. When necessary, recommend changes to Decedent Identification Policy to Director.

8. Assist the Identification Director and OCME Executive Staff in managing the OCME’s mass fatality preparation to include communication and coordination with local councils and attendance at regional drills.

9. Assists the Identification Director in developing and implementing mass fatality trainings and drills for OCME employees.

10. Coordinates colleting samples for DNA identification and sending to outside laboratories, as necessary.

11. Serves as liaison with external agencies for mass fatality planning such as the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Department of Public Health’s Office of Emergency Management, MassPort, the Department of Mental Health local hospital emergency managers and local cities and towns emergency managers.

12. Serves as liaison with external agencies for identifications such as state and local police departments, hospitals, and dental offices.

13. Other duties as assigned.

Experience working with human remains in a variety of postmortem conditions, reviewing medical and dental records, and/or interacting and interviewing is desired. Background or education in a medical field, forensic science, forensic anthropology, or medicolegal death investigation preferred.

Work schedule will be Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm. Following probationary period one remote/telework day will be allowed each week. Specific telework day to be approved by the department manager. Selected candidate will be expected at times to be available for weekend coverage as needed. Adequate notice of schedule change will be provided. Primary work location will be Boston, however potential workspace may be available in Westfield or Sandwich depending on selected candidate’s primary residence location. All training and orientation will be completed in the Boston office.

1. Assists the Identification Director in managing all identifications at the OCME in accordance with the Decedent Identification Policy.

2. Collects documentation from family members to aid in identification of human remains.

3. Meet with family members to attain a visual identification.

4. Work with Medical Examiners, Forensic Odontologist and Forensic Anthropologist to facilitate identification of human remains.

5. Uses online software systems to locate decedent’s next of kin.

6. Work closely with Administrative Staff and Medicolegal Investigators if there is an identification issue.

7. When necessary, recommend changes to Decedent Identification Policy to Director.

8. Assist the Identification Director and OCME Executive Staff in managing the OCME’s mass fatality preparation to include communication and coordination with local councils and attendance at regional drills.

9. Assists the Identification Director in developing and implementing mass fatality trainings and drills for OCME employees.

10. Coordinates colleting samples for DNA identification and sending to outside laboratories, as necessary.

11. Serves as liaison with external agencies for mass fatality planning such as the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Department of Public Health’s Office of Emergency Management, MassPort, the Department of Mental Health local hospital emergency managers and local cities and towns emergency managers.

12. Serves as liaison with external agencies for identifications such as state and local police departments, hospitals, and dental offices.

13. Other duties as assigned.

Experience working with human remains in a variety of postmortem conditions, reviewing medical and dental records, and/or interacting and interviewing is desired. Background or education in a medical field, forensic science, forensic anthropology, or medicolegal death investigation preferred.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) four (4) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

II. An Associate's degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

III. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

IV. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.

V. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) four (4) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

II. An Associate's degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

III. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

IV. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.

V. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.