Forensic Pathologist – Department of Public Health and Environment / Office of the Medical Examiner

About the role

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $240,000.00 - $364,005.00. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Location & Schedule

In this position you can expect to work on site at the Office of the Medical Examiner, located at 500 Quivas St, in Denver, CO. The Office of the Medical Examiner is a 24/7/365 operation, though autopsies are performed Monday – Friday, excluding weekends and holidays. On-call duties are shared between all Forensic Pathologists including the Chief.

Who we are & what you’ll do

Within the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE), the Office of the Medical Examiner (OME) investigates all violent, suspicious and unexpected natural deaths within the jurisdiction of the City and County of Denver. The goal of forensic investigation and autopsy is to develop logical, scientific, and unbiased information necessary to determine the cause and manner of death for the proper and accurate completion of the death certificate and autopsy report. The agency also offers death expert testimony/consultation, death scene response and investigation, and deceased identification and death notification.

We foster an inclusive culture by respecting the values, customs, and authenticity of everyone and by implementing equitable public health strategies so Denver communities can thrive. As a Forensic Pathologist, you will perform postmortem examinations and medicolegal autopsies to determine cause and manner of death. Additionally, this position will assist the Chief Medical Examiner in assessing the quality of services provided and ensure staff and visitors conform with department policies at scenes and in the autopsy room and will assist in the development and implementation of office policies and procedures.

What you’ll bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level. Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Experience as a Forensic Pathologist or similar position at a municipality
• Experience with, and interest in, training and/or mentoring Forensic Pathology Fellowship students
• Passion for mentoring, teaching, training, researching, and instructional methods
• Expertise in forensic pathology principles, methods, processes, and tools
• Knowledge of forensic pathology quality assurance, quality control, and reliability
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, regulations, and executive orders

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from an approved school of medicine plus completion of post-graduate training approved by the American Board of Pathology
• Experience Requirement: None
• Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted
• Licenses and certifications: Possession of a license to practice medicine in the State of Colorado at the time of appointment (or eligibility for licensure with the application process initiated) and board certification in Anatomic or Anatomic/Clinical Pathology is required at the time of application
• Must be eligible to sit for the Forensic Pathology Boards at the time of appointment
• Must pass the Forensic pathology boards within 18 months of employment
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
• It is a condition of employment that the Denver Police Forensics & Evidence Division form for consent for collection of a DNA sample be completed at the time of hire