SUPERVISING FORENSIC ATTENDANT Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/4735801) Apply  SUPERVISING FORENSIC ATTENDANT Salary $61,675.68 - $83,105.52 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number P4882A-R Department MEDICAL EXAMINER Opening Date 01/21/2025 Closing Date 2/4/2025 5:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions 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 before5:00 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. Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! The County of Los Angeles offers an excellent benefits package that includes a Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans, and 12 paid Holidays.Click here (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) to see a list of employee benefits. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! 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 ofSenior Forensic Attendant (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065446?keywords=senior%20forensic%20attendant%20&pagetype=classSpecifications) *, responsible for the supervision and operation of a shift ofForensic Attendants (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065443?keywords=forensic%20attendant%20&pagetype=classSpecifications) ** 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 athttps://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 onlyand receivedbefore 5:00 p.m. PTon 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 ongovernmentjobs.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 theMinimum Requirements to Qualifyas 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 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. Your Responsibilities: 1.Completing Your Application: a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted. b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title. c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation. 2.Requirements on Job Posting: a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time. b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older. c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. 3.Application Deadline: All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed. 4.Change of Name or Address: To change personal information such as your name or address, log into your profile onwww.governmentjobs.comand make the necessary change. This can be done at any time. 5.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy: a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential. Disclaimer: The County of Los Angeles is not responsible or in any way liable for any computer hardware or software malfunction that may affect the employment application or the application selection process. You assume all responsibility and risk for the use of this system and the Internet generally. This system and the information provided on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. No advice or information given by the County of Los Angeles or its respective employees shall modify the foregoing or create any warranty. 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NOTE: Your application is submitted using Secure Encryption to ensure the privacy of all information you transmit over the Internet. By accepting the Use Disclaimer set forth herein, you agree to all of the above terms and further agree to use this Online Job Employment Application System only for the submission of bona fide employment applications to the County of Los Angeles. Any other use of this Online Job Employment Application System, including without limitation any copying, downloading, translating, decompiling, or reverse engineering of the system, data, or related software, shall be a violation of the Use Disclaimer. Test Preparation: Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/. Additional resources may be listed on the job posting. Veteran’s Credit: In all open competitive examinations, a veteran’s credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit. A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty. This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran’s credit. More information available at:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/ Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at:http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\_PPG123.pdfandhttp://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_AC E_Resource_Guide.pdf (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pdf) Background Check: 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. Career Planning: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttps://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov/#/. Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a “new member” of the County’s defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) – unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible. Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information. Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the websitewww.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office. Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act(Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics. COVID-19 VACCINATION: Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. Updated February 2024 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. + I understand the above information and instructions. 02 Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you 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 notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please addcsears@hr.lacounty.gov,awong@hr.lacounty.gov,info@governmentjobs.com,talentcentral@shl.com,noreply@proctoru.com, anddonot-reply@amcatmail.comto your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. 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. + I understand the above information and instructions. 03 How many years of experience do you have 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? *Senior Forensic Attendant provides lead supervision to Forensic Attendants and support staff in the Department of Medical Examiner's Decedent Services Section. **Forensic Attendants transports 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. + No experience + Less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years or more 04 If you are claiming experience for the question above, please provide the following for where that experience was gained: Official Payroll Title: Employer/Department Name: Dates of Employment - From (month/year) to (month/year): Number of Forensic Attendants Supervised: Supervisor's name and contact information: Major duties performed: If you are not claiming experience in the question above, please write "N/A". 05 How many years of supervisory* experience do you have in hospital morgue operations? *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. + No experience + Less than 1 year experience + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years or more 06 Which of the following supervisory responsibilities do you have in a hospital morgue operations? Check all that apply. + Planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of assigned staff. + Evaluating employee performance. + Participating in interviews and selecting new staff. + Performance management. + I do not have the above experience. 07 If you are claiming experience for the question above, please provide the following for where that experience was gained: Official Payroll Title: Employer/Department Name: Dates of Employment - From (month/year) to (month/year): Supervisor's name and contact information: Major duties performed (indicate all supervisory responsibilities): If you are not claiming experience in the question above, please write "N/A". 08 How many years of experience do you have supervising personnel in handling deceased bodies in a mortuary or similar setting? + No experience + Less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years or more 09 If you are claiming experience for the question above, please provide the following for where that experience was gained: Official Payroll Title: Employer/Department Name: Dates of Employment - From (month/year) to (month/year): Supervisor's name and contact information: Major duties performed: If you are not claiming experience in the question above, please write "N/A". 10 General Information:This Training & Experience (T&E) Questionnaire is a self-assessment. You will respond to questions about your experience related to having acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform theSupervising Forensic Attendantposition. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following competencies: 1. Professional/Technical Knowledge of State laws, standards, guidelines, codes, and compliance requirements as applied to Medical Examiner-related activities,including information related to Medical Examiner jurisdiction, storage, and release of decedents, collecting and storing physical evidence, etc. The applicable procedures and codes are included in the following: California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP), Government Code, California Penal Code, California Health and Safety Code, California Evidence Code, and the California Probate Code. 2. Professional/Technical Knowledge of Health and safety practices and procedures-when performing all Medical Examiner-related activities while utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g., wearing protective gloves or mask, assessing potentially dangerous environmental factors, working at the death scene) and being familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), including proper disposal of soiled and/or contaminated objects. 3. Professional/Technical Expertise: Mapping/Navigation- knowledge of city streets; map reading and navigation systems for major streets, highways, districts, and other main geographical reference points in the County to plan routes and verify locations. 4. Professional/Technical knowledge of equipment- used for accurately identifying and recording evidence (e.g., County-Issue phone) and disinfecting tools (e.g., synthetic nail clippers, tweezers, and scissors), department vehicles, and forensic equipment (e.g., gunshot residue kits, gurney, Specialized kinetic extrication Device ((SKED)). 5.Professional/Technical knowledge of Budget Management- sufficient to prepare a budget and monitor expenditures to ensure that the unit is within the budget guidelines and propose recommendations to management. 6. Supervision – Ability to guide and provide administrative and technical expertise to staff.Determines work priorities; assigns, delegates, monitors, reviews, and evaluates work activities. Directs, motivates, trains, coaches, and mentors staff. Provides input in performance management issues. Completes performance evaluations, coordinates work activities between staff and other department units, and participates in the interview and hiring processes. Supports others' career and development plans. Coaches others regardless of performance level. Shares knowledge and expertise willingly. Offers on-going feedback, suggestions, and encouragement. Acknowledges progress and growth. Shows insight into causes of poor performance and how performance can be improved. 7. Using Technology – Ability to work with electronic hardware and software applications.Is proficient with office equipment and computer applications used on the job, such as computers and Microsoft Office applications. Learns new versions and how to use new features and functions. Finds ways to apply technology to tasks to increase speed, quality, or create new capabilities. This assessment is weighted30%.All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria. Instructions for CompletionCarefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination. You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. You will receive zero points for any question on which you do not provide a response. Certification StatementBy completing the following, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this T&E Questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may contact my supervisor(s) to verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions including removal from this examination. Furthermore,I certify that I will not disclose the questions used in this examination to any candidate nor will I provide any information to anyone concerning anything related to the questions posed to me other than concerned parties in an official protest or appeal.I understand that violation of this agreement can result in my disqualification from this examination as provided by Civil Service Rules. + I have read and understood the above instructions. 11 How many years of verifiable experience do you possess in a *lead or working supervisory role of lower-level staff to ensure the handling, transporting, and the processing of decedents are in compliance with State laws, standards, guidelines, County codes and requirements? *Lead refers to roles in which an individual does not perform formal supervisory responsibilities such as conducting performance evaluations and hiring but may provide guidance to other staff on work functions and provide feedback/initial review of work products. + I do not have this experience + At least 2 years + At least 2 years and 6 months but less than 3 years + At least 3 years of experience, but less than 4 years + 4 years or more 12 In the comment box below, you MUST include your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates, and a brief description of your work related to this question. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. 13 Please indicate the lead* or working supervisory responsibilities below that you have experience performing over lower-level staff in the handling, storage, release of decedents in Medical Examiner for atleast two yearsor a hospital morgue/mortuary forat least three years. (Select all that apply) *Lead responsibility refers to roles in which an individual does not perform formal supervisory responsibilities such as conducting performance evaluations and hiring but may provide guidance to other staff on work functions and provide feedback/initial review of work products. + Providing technical guidance to lower-level staff on the proper handling of decedents + Reviewing completed documentation for intake, processing, storage, and release of decedents + Enforcing Safety and Health practices by using personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling decedents and following the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for proper disposal of contaminated objects + Assigning casework based on caseload and staffing availability + Providing feedback and recommendations on lower-level staff work products + I do not have this experience 14 In the comment box below, you MUST include your position title, employer, supervisor's name and phone number, approximate dates, and a brief description of your work related to this question. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. 15 Which of the following tools and/or equipment do you have proficient work* experience utilizing when handling and transporting decedents, as well as collecting and handling evidence to ensure compliance with State laws, codes, and regulations. (Select all that apply) *Proficient work implies that the individual has a deep understanding of the subject matter, can utilize tools/equipment efficiently and can produce high-quality results. + Gunshot Residue Kits + Hair and Fingernail Kits + Gurneys + Specialized Kinetic Extrication Device (SKED) + Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) + I do not have experience using the above tools and/or equipment 16 In the comment box below, you MUST include your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates of your experiences, and provide an example that briefly describes the work that required you to use the tools and/or equipment. If you have no experience in the use of tools and or equipment, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. 17 Which of the following types of documentation have you submitted, reviewed, approved or denied for the release of the decedents, including physically identifying the decedent for release to the correct transporting personnel. (Select all that apply) + Order of Release + Medical Records + Durable Power of Attorney/Advanced Healthcare Directives + Pre-Needs/Pre-arrangement documentation + Notarized Written Authorization - Release of Decedent + I do not have experience using the above forms. 18 In the comment box below, you MUST indicate your position title, employer, type of documentation, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of your experiences, and provide an example that briefly describes your experience that required you to use the documentation. If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less. 19 Please indicate the software application(s) you have experience using as it relates to effectively performing the duties of a Supervising Forensic Attendant. (Select all that apply) Examples of proficient use are listed after each device/software. + Live Scan – Fingerprinting + Case Management System – input decedent metrics and information + GPS – satellite-based radio navigation system that provides location, navigation, and timing information + Microsoft Word or similar word processing software – editing text; formatting characters and paragraphs; working with tabs, indents, margins, lists, breaks, and spacing; creating tables and charts; printing documents, envelopes, and labels; and utilizing correct spelling and grammar + Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software – using menu commands; formatting cells, rows, and columns; using arithmetic functions in the formulas; and entering data to create lists + I do not have experience using the above software applications. 20 In the comment box below, you MUST indicate your position title, employer, type of documentation, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of your experiences, and provide an example that briefly describes your experience that required you to use the software application. If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less. 21 How many years of verifiable experience do you possess in the assessment of staffing, resources, and monitoring expenditures for recommendations in development of the budget for a unit. + I do not have this experience + At least 2 years + At least 2 years and 6 months but less than 3 years + At least 3 years of experience, but less than 4 years + 4 years or more 22 In the comment box below, you MUST indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of your experiences, and provide an example that briefly describes your experience. If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less. Required Question Employer County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email