ME Investigator Deputy Chief

Assists in the direction and monitoring of the work of Medical Examiner Investigator staff. May perform investigation of deaths occurring in Travis County, including high profile and complex cases which fall under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner's office. May also provide background investigation for cases originating out-of-county. Provides in-house training of Medical Examiner Investigators.

This is the third in a series of five investigator-related job classifications within the Medical Examiner job family. This classification is responsible for assisting in the managing of the investigation division. Duties require an advanced degree of initiative and independent judgment. This classification is distinguished from the other job classifications within the series in that incumbent must be flexible in providing assistance to the investigative staff during times of staff shortage, and also assists in the supervision of investigative staff including scheduling, training and oversight functions.

This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Assists in the direction and management of the unit. Assists in assuring that adequate equipment and supplies are assigned to the investigators.
• May prepare investigator schedules and timesheets for payroll.
• Provides input for the annual employee evaluations.
• May provide leadership in a specialized area as directed by the ME Investigator Chief.
• Assists in the conduct of interviews and makes recommendations in the hiring process. May take primary responsibility for training of new investigators.
• May perform high profile and complex death investigations as needed.
• Assists in the monitoring of the investigative section for compliance with policies, procedures, federal, state and local requirements.
• Serves as primary coordinator of the investigations internship program.
• Serves as a resource for other investigative staff. Provides input into investigations, answers questions and assumes ultimate responsibility for investigations when the ME Investigator Chief is not available.
• Reports on and provides input into matters relating to policy, procedures, administration, budget, facilities, equipment and personnel.
• Develops policies and procedures related to investigative functions.
• May prepare worker's compensation forms as needed for personnel assigned to the investigative section.
• Reviews investigators' reports for accuracy and completeness and briefs oncoming/offgoing investigators.
• Provides immediate decision‑making support to Investigators and other Medical Examiner staff on problems that arise both during and outside normal business hours except when not on-call.
• Delivers lectures to other agencies on the functions of the Travis County Medical Examiner's Office. Represents the office at various meetings and functions.
• Acts as liaison between the Travis County Medical Examiner's Office and numerous law enforcement agencies and outside agencies as well as the public.
• Provides courtroom testimony as needed.
• May assist with mass fatality planning.
• Assists the ME Investigator Chief in the management of the fleet of vehicles.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
• May perform all duties of the Investigators I and II as needed.

Bachelor of Science degree in a biological science, administration of justice, criminology, criminal justice or a related field AND three years of directly related experience in criminal investigation, law enforcement or post mortem examination and investigation, including at least one year of supervisory or management experience;

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the…