SUPERVISING FORENSIC ATTENDANT

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

P4882A-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive

FILING PERIOD:
We will be accepting online applications from Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM (PT) until Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, to be accepted.

About the Medical Examiner:
The Department of Medical Examiner investigates and determines the circumstances, manners and cause of all violent, sudden or unusual deaths occurring within the County. Each year approximately 18,000 cases are reported to the Department, of which about half fall within its jurisdiction. We conduct about 5,700 autopsies per year, making it one of the largest medical and most technologically sophisticated examiner’s offices in the world, due to the complexity of cases investigated, including numerous high-profile cases.

What you will do:
Oversees and manages the operations of the Decedent Services Section within the Department of Medical Examiner.

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Essential Job Functions

• Supervises subordinate staff (e.g., Senior Forensic Attendant, Forensic Attendants, support staff, and interns).
• Oversees staff responsible for the transportation of decedents to the Department of Medical Examiner facilities or other designated facilities.
• Ensures proper maintenance of the Department of Medical Examiner vehicles, equipment, and/or tools in operational condition.
• Supervises the preparation of decedents for post-mortem examinations.
• Monitors the collection and handling of evidence (e.g., gunshot residue kits, prescription drugs, narcotics and paraphernalia, fingernail and hair kits).
• Oversees the collection and processing of the decedent’s personal effects (e.g., money, valuables, and jewelry).
• Interacts with a variety of individuals (e.g., coworkers, supervisors, grieving families, law enforcement agencies, government officials, medical professionals, judges, lawyers, other scientific investigatory agencies, mortuary staff).
• Prepares a variety of written documents (e.g., evidence and personal effects logs, vehicle accident reports, on-duty injury reports, incident reports, receipts, reports, counseling statements, and written warnings).
• Reviews and approves and/or denies decedent releases.

Requirements

HOW DO I QUALIFY:

Option I:

Two years' experience at the level of Senior Forensic Attendant *, responsible for the supervision and operation of a shift of Forensic Attendants ** in the Department of Medical Examiner.

Option II: Three years' supervisory*** experience in a hospital morgue operation.

Option III:

Three years' experience supervising personnel in the handling of deceased bodies in a mortuary or similar setting.

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS:

Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver license is required to perform job-related essential functions.

Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driving license and driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant’s driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATON:
*Senior Forensic Attendant pro vides lead supervision to Forensic Attendants and support staff in the Department of Medical Examiner's Decedent Services Section.
**Forensic Attendants t ransports and prepares decedents for post-mortem examinations and for release to mortuary subsequent to examination; keeps autopsy room and equipment in clean and orderly condition; and performs related duties as required.

***Supervisory experience is defined as responsibility for planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of assigned staff, evaluating employee performance, participating in interviews and selecting new staff, and performance management.

Withhold Information: No withhold will be allowed. Required experience and training must be fully met by the last day of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.

ENDORSEMENT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY QUALIFICATIONS:

County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience must provide official documentation such as additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus, or reclassification study from CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held the Senior Forensic Attendant position deemed to be at equivalent level. Out-of-class duties should be accurately described in the application work history, and questionable experience will be verified through the departmental HR Manager when necessary.

Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Additional Information

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:

This examination will consist of two (2) parts:

Part I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 70%, assessing:

• Management Potential
• Working to High Standards
• Responsibility
• Achievement
• Willingness to Learn
• Accepting Others
• Showing Courtesy
• Working Relationships
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Compliance with Rules and Regulations
• Adapting to Change
• Controlling Emotions
• Working Energetically

MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I - in order to proceed to Part II.

Part II : A Training & Experience Evaluation weighted 30% assessing:

• Professional/Technical Knowledge of:
  • State Laws, standards, guidelines, codes, and compliance requirements
  • Health and Safety practices and procedures
  • Mapping/Navigation
  • Equipment
  • Budget management
• Supervision
• Using Technology

CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important to provide a valid email address. Do not select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to advise the status of your application, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.

Please add the following to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:

• csears@hr.lacounty.gov
• awong@hr.lacounty.gov
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com
• info@governmentjobs.com

Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.


Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment scores cannot be given over the telephone.

TEST PREPARATION:

We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that deem necessary.

• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests .

TRANSFER OF TEST RESPONSES:
If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of 12 months following the date of promulgation.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Medical Examiner as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted online only and received before 5:00 p.m. PT on the final day of filing. Applications sent via U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. To apply, click the green "Apply" button at the top-right corner of this posting. You can also keep track the status of your application through this website.

Plan ahead and submit your application well before the deadline. You may need to verify your email address. This verification is only required once per email address. If you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can log in and follow the prompts to complete verification at any time. This improves the security of your application and prevents errors in your email address.

Complete your application thoroughly. It is essential to show that you meet the Minimum Requirements to Qualify as outlined in the job posting. Be sure to include detailed job experience, including the employer’s name and address, job title, start and end dates, hours worked per week, and a description of duties. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Important Reminders:

• All information provided in the application is subject to verification at any stage of the examination or hiring process, even after an appointment is made.
• Any falsification of information may result in disqualification or the rescission of an appointment.
• Avoid copying text from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements as your job description. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and disqualification.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Fair Chance Employer:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Social Security Number:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

No Sharing of User ID and Password:

All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Testing Accommodations:

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Exam Number: P4882A-R
Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2929 (TTY) and (800) 735-2922 (Voice)

Have any questions about anything listed above? Please contact:

Department Contact Name: Channon Sears

Department Contact Phone: (213) 441-1915

Department Contact Email: csears@hr.lacounty.gov

For detailed information, please click here

Closing Date/Time: 2/4/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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