Director of Operations - Medical Examiner

Make a difference in DeKalb County!

Beautiful DeKalb County is Georgia’s fourth largest county with an estimated 759,297 residents calling it home. The geographical area of the County covers approximately 271 square miles consisting of a portion of Atlanta; the cities of Avondale Estates, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Clarkston, Decatur, Doraville, Dunwoody, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Stonecrest, Stone Mountain, Tucker; and several unincorporated areas. DeKalb is the headquarters of some of the country’s most prominent businesses and organizations including the Centers for Disease Control, the American Cancer Society, Emory University, and Agnes Scott College. There’s so much to see and do here – discover for yourself by visiting www.DiscoverDekalb.com.

Imagine yourself in this role…

As Director of Operations, Medical Examiner you will be instrumental in promoting good government in DeKalb County by performing the following duties:

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to County administrators and elected officials; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
• Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Consults with Chief Medical Examiner and other County administrators and elected officials as needed to review department operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations; and reports all major incidents to County administrators.
• Develops long- and short-term goals, plans, and objectives for the department; and researches and assesses and current and future needs, including workforce deployment, equipment, training, etc.
• Develops, implements, and updates department policies and procedures; formulates and develops work methods and practices, policies, standard operating procedures, training programs, etc.; monitors implementation of departmental rules and regulations; updates departmental guidelines according to federal, state, or local legislation; and oversees training programs.
• Develops and implements departmental budget; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; coordinates with division staff members regarding division budgets; prepares projected capital expenditure requests; and approves expenditures in compliance with approved budget.
• Oversees, directs, assigns or conducts death investigations; provides consultation and professional or technical expertise on major investigations; participates in court activities; and testifies in judicial proceedings, as needed.
• Creates/maintains positive public relations with the general public and represents the County at various functions; attends various meetings and events; makes speeches or presentations to general public and learning institutions; provides information to and responds to questions from the media and others regarding department activities.
• Performs other department administrative functions; drafts official correspondence; generates required reports; approves all departmental training; reviews leave requests and accruals; reviews/approves all performance ratings; and reviews/approves all personnel actions.
• Compiles and/or monitors various administrative and/or statistical data; performs research; makes applicable calculations; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares/generates reports; and maintains records.

Are you the ONE?

We are looking for a strong candidate with a passion for serving our community!

To be minimally qualified, you must have the following qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field required, Masters preferred; ten years of progressively responsible experience in death investigations, with three years of management experience for a comparably sized organization or as a director for a smaller organization; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Rewards of working with DeKalb County

In addition to gratifying work as a public servant, DeKalb County offers a highly competitive total rewards package. We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution pension plan
• Health care insurance plan options including a traditional HMO, POS & HSA
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Basic Life Insurance benefit of 2.25 times an employee’s annual salary rounded up to the next $1,000
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred Compensation
• Peach State Credit Union
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Leave - 13 days sick leave and a minimum 15 days of annual leave per year

Take the best next step – APPLY NOW! Send your resume to Carlton Beck, Human Resources Generalist, Principal, at cabeck@dekalbcountyga.gov

DeKalb County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.