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Medical-Legal Death Investigator, Senior

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Medical-Legal Death Investigator, Senior

Salary

$35.92 - $47.96 Hourly

Location

Public Service Building, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

202500310

Department

District Attorney's Office

Division

DA Medical Examiner

Opening Date

12/01/2025

Closing Date

12/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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DESCRIPTION

About the Position

The Senior Medical-Legal Death Investigator (LMDI) serves at the intersection of public health and public safety—performing highly specialized investigations into unattended, unexplained, and suspicious deaths across Lane County. This is a senior-level role entrusted with managing the most complex and sensitive cases, sound judgement, and compassionate professionalism when working with grieving families and community partners.

In this role, you will conduct thorough scene investigations, interview witnesses, review medical histories, interpret findings, and collect critical data to help determine cause and manner of death in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes. You will also evaluate past practices and emerging trends to inform policy recommendations, support procedural improvements, and advise management on guidelines that strengthen investigative operations across divisions.

Additionally, you will analyze and apply legal frameworks—including public health rules and criminal justice statutes—to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigate risk, and uphold investigative integrity. This role supports organizational decision-making through data analysis, legal interpretation, policy review, and strategic recommendations that shape standards for medical-legal death investigations county-wide.

This position provides both internal impact and external visibility, collaborating regularly with law enforcement, public health agencies, medical professionals, deputy district attorneys, forensic partners, and community organizations to uphold county-wide standards, ensure compliance, and strengthen the investigative response to unattended deaths in our region.

If you are driven by a commitment to truth-seeking, evidence-informed analysis, and serving the community with dignity and professionalism, this is an opportunity to advance critical work that supports public health, legal accountability, and community trust in Lane County’s medical-legal death investigation process.

About the Division

Christopher J. Parosa is Lane County's elected district attorney. His office is responsible for the prosecution of all crimes in Lane County Circuit Court.

Divisions in the District Attorney's Office include Criminal; Juvenile (https://www.lanecounty.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=3585881&pageId=4027781) ; Family Law (Child Support Enforcement) ; Victim (https://www.lanecounty.org/government/county\_departments/district\_attorney\_s\_office/victim\_services\_program/) Services, and Death Investigations (https://www.lanecounty.org/government/county\_departments/district\_attorney\_s\_office/medical\_examiner/) .

Our Mission: Strive to improve public safety and quality of life by prosecuting the guilty, protecting the innocent, securing the appropriate support for children and families, and determining the cause and manner of death in all cases of traumatic or unattended death.

Schedule: Shift work including days, nights, swing, weekends, holidays, and on-call.

*This is an AFSCME represented position*

QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience (positions in this class typically require):

+ Seven years of education and/or experience in medical investigation, similar investigations, biology, chemistry, pharmacology, or a related field, including three years of experience conducting medical legal death investigations; or an equivalent combination sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.

Special Requirements:

+ This position is subject to a full criminal offender record check.

+ Must have valid Oregon driver license by time of appointment.

+ Must be able to respond to scene of investigation within one hour.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

CLASSIFICATION DETAILS

Medical Legal Death Investigator, Senior Classification Details (https://www.lanecounty.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=3585881&pageId=4909322&\_gl=1*11iq2mn*\_ga*MzM1Njg2MTA3LjE3NjQwODczMjQ.*\_ga\_G30BCGQ9RY*czE3NjQxOTU1ODAkbzckZzEkdDE3NjQxOTYzOTUkajU5JGwwJGgw)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Selection Process (https://www.lanecounty.org/government/county\_departments/human\_resources/talent\_acquisition/Selection\_Process)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

Strategic Plan

In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.

The 2025 -2027 Strategic Plan focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.

Veteran Preference Information (https://www.lanecounty.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=3585881&pageId=5143112)

Careers with Lane County Offer Extraordinary Benefits

At Lane County, we value our employees and we show it with our extraordinary benefits. We know that you chose public service for more than a paycheck, and our outstanding benefits are designed to help you Live Well, Live Lane - throughout your career. Read on to learn what great benefits await you in a career with Lane County.

Introducing ALEX (https://www.myalex.com/lanecounty/home#choose-benefits) , Lane County's benefit advisor! ALEX is an interactive tool that will help you understand the benefits being offered, out of pocket expenses and coverage available. You will need the Collective Bargaining Unit found in your job posting and when asked for your date of hire, please put in today's date.

*The below information describes typical benefits available for Regular Full-time Employees. Actual benefits received may differ by position, employment status (regular, temporary, or extra help) and/or bargaining group.

ALEX Benefit Advisor (click here) (https://www.myalex.com/lanecounty/home#choose-benefits)

Collective Bargaining Units:

Admin-Pro

AFSCME

AFSCME Nurses

AFSCME Physicians

FOPPO

LCPOA

Local 626

Prosecuting Attorney's

Benefits to keep you & your family well - Physically

Health insurance coverage becomes effective the first of the month following your first 30 days as an eligible employee.

Medical/Rx/Vision - Lane County offers medical, prescription and vision exam coverage for you and your eligible dependents. The plan options and costs per month for 2018 are outlined below:

If you enroll in the HDHP the County will contribute to your HSA: $1,500 (individual) or $3,000 (family) annually. This amount is prorated based on date of hire.

Eligible employees who complete a Health History Risk Assessment (HHRA), Biometric Screening, and Comprehensive Health Review (CHR) at the Live Well Center receive a $20 per month credit.

Wellness Clinic - The Live Well Center is for Lane County benefits-eligible employees, spouses and dependents (ages 2 and up) who are enrolled in the Lane County health plan. Marathon Health manages the Live Well Center and their clinical team provides confidential, affordable care for your acute and preventive healthcare needs. The Live Well Center also provides health coaching, chronic disease counseling, comprehensive primary care services, and much more.

Dental - Lane County provides dental coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Lane County provides this counseling and concierge service to employees and members of their immediate households.

Fitness Center Membership - Lane County provides employees with a free membership to a local fitness center. Employees may add their families at a discounted rate.

Benefits to keep you & your family well - Financially

Retirement - Lane County pays for, and enrolls employees in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) and the Individual Account Program (IAP) following six full months of employment. (Current members are eligible upon hire.)

Disability - Lane County pays a portion of wages for eligible employees through Short-Term Disability, and provides Long-Term Disability coverage. Lane County complies with all State and Federal disability laws for employee, family, parental and pregnancy leaves regulations.

Time Management - Lane County provides employees with a generous bank of hours to be used for sick, vacation, family emergencies and personal days.

Holidays - Lane County provides 10 paid holidays per year:

New Year's Day Independence Day

Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday Labor Day

Presidents' Day Veterans' Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Juneteenth Christmas Day

Life Insurance - Lane County pays for employee group term life insurance.

County-paid Training & Development to keep your career well

On-site Classes - Lane County offers a variety of on-site classes to develop employees' soft and technical skills.

Online Training - Lane County offers a variety of online classes through LEAP to help employees continually improve their skills.

Conferences & Seminars - Lane County will consider reimbursement for employees to attend professional conferences, dependent upon budget, to encourage continuous learning and professional development.

Lane County offers these other valuable benefits

Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings - Employees may enroll in a deferred compensation program 457(b) to save for retirement.

Vision - Eligible employees may purchase supplemental vision insurance.

Supplemental Life Insurance - Employees may purchase supplemental life insurance for themselves and their dependents/spouse.

Aflac - Optional employee-paid voluntary group coverage is available through Aflac.

Group Discounts - Group discounts may include homeowners and auto insurance, pet health insurance, credit union membership.

Paid medical, dental and vision coverage for dependents is determined by labor agreement or APM, as applicable. Physicians should contact their supervisor for health plan options and rates. Please note that Temporary and Extra Help positions are not typically eligible for benefits. This is only brief summary of benefits available to eligible Lane County employees. In all cases, plan documents govern.

For additional information about these extraordinary benefits contact the Benefit Resource Center at 1-866-468-7272, or Lane County HR at (541) 682-3124.

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IMPORTANT: Please ensure you have included all RELEVANT education, employment and experience in your application. To ensure compliance with Oregon Equal Pay laws, Human Resources will conduct a wage analysis based on the information you have provided in your application to determine the appropriate starting wage if you are selected.

+ I acknowledge I have provided all relevant education and employment history.

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What is your highest level of education?

+ High School diploma or equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.

+ Associate's degree.

+ Two-years of technical certificate or coursework.

+ Bachelor's degree.

+ Master's or higher degree.

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How many years of medical investigative or other investigative experience do you have?

+ At least two years of experience.

+ Three years of experience.

+ Four years of experience,

+ Five years of experience.

+ Six years of experience.

+ Seven years of experience.

+ Eight years of experience or more.

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Describe a complex or challenging death investigation you have led or significantly contributed to. What was your role, what information or evidence did you gather, who did you coordinate with, and what was the outcome of your investigation? (20 points)

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Share a time when you navigated a highly emotional interaction during an investigation. How did you ensure compassion while still obtaining accurate, detailed information for your report? (20 points)

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Describe your experience training or mentoring new staff in investigative, medical, or forensic environments. What approach did you use, and how did you evaluate whether the training was effective? (20 points)

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Describe a time you identified a need for a change in a procedure or workflow in your workplace. What was the issue, what steps did you take, and what was the outcome? (20 points)

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Provide an example of when you provided feedback to a team member whose investigative documentation, judgment, or procedure use did not meet expectations. How did you address the situation, support their improvement, and ensure standards were upheld? (20 points)

Required Question

Employer

Lane County

Department

District Attorney's Office

Address

125 E 8th Ave Eugene, 97401

Website

https://www.lanecounty.org/

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