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Forensic Autopsy Services Supervisor
Job no: 5107244
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Manassas, Virginia
Categories: Applied Sciences and Natural Resources
Title: Forensic Autopsy Services Supervisor
State Role Title: Laboratory & Research Spec II
Hiring Range: $71,000 - $80,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER-NO
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Assists the Assistant Chief Medical Examiner (forensic pathologist) in the external and internal examination of deceased individuals. Recruits, supervises and trains forensic autopsy technician staff and provides general supervision in autopsy service activities. Admits and releases bodies in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations, and provides leadership and supervisory oversight to other forensic technicians and support staff. Other characteristic duties include weighing, measuring and photographing bodies for identification, inspecting bodies for abnormalities and notifying pathologist, radiography, assisting with initial incisions, removing and weighing of organs, opening the head, collecting and preserving all evidence such as bullets and broken knife blades as well as collecting and retaining tissue and body fluids. Regularly reviews work products of staff and prepares written reports essential for sudden, unexpected or violent deaths. Designs spreadsheets, composes correspondence, and oversees research/purchase of autopsy supplies/equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Considerable experience directly related to anthropology and remains processing
2. Knowledge of anatomy, physical evidence, chain of custody, confidentiality, universal precautions and OSHA
3. Forensic autopsy supervisory experience
4. Ability to write, document, and use computer software for data entry and writing
5. Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets and perform inventory control
6. Conduct standard and digital radiography for both human remains and dental identifications
7. Ability to lift heavy bodies; to traverse unstable grounds and assist with recovery of human remains; ability to stand for long periods of time
8. Ability to effectively communicate and promote good relations among personnel and other agencies
Additional Considerations
1. Experience/training in physical or forensic anthropology, forensic science, biology or anatomy
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Contact Information
Name: Vontrell Hodges
Phone: 804-461-7605
Email: Vontrell.Hodges@vdh.virginia,gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised: 10 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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