Assistant Chief Medical Examiner- Western OCME
Company: DHRM
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Assistant Chief Medical Examiner- Western OCME State Role
Title: Physician II Hiring Range: Negotiable based on experience up
to $290,000 Pay Band: 8 Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINR-WST Agency Website:
www.vdh.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job
Duties The Virginia OCME is a statewide medical examiner system
with four regional district offices encompassing 16 forensic
pathologists and a Chief Medical Examiner. The Western District of
the Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) that
covers the western region of Virginia is seeking two (2)
experienced forensic pathologists to join the staff of two (2)
current forensic pathologists, making the total four (4) forensic
pathologists. This office is one of only eleven in the country with
its own CT scanner. The Assistant Chief Medical Examiner’s (ACME)
responsibilities include death investigations, postmortem exams,
approximately 250 medicolegal autopsies per year, consultations
with interested parties, court testimony, and supervision of staff,
and other administrative oversight duties. The position advises/
supervises local medical examiners as a part of a 77-year-old
statewide medical examiner system. Educational responsibilities
include the instruction of forensic pathology fellows, medical
students, public safety officers and others. The office has a
relationship with three medical schools and multiple universities
in Virginia. The pathologist will participate in educational,
training and research activities and participate on committees.
University appointment is anticipated with rank determined by
qualifications. Occasional overnight travel may be required. The
Virginia OCME does not perform autopsies on Sundays and the office
does not currently perform autopsies on Saturday. ACME's must be
licensed in Virginia to practice medicine. Forensic Pathologists
accreditation of the medical examiner system by the National
Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) requires Board
Certification in Anatomic and Forensic Pathology within two years
of employment. This position is based in Roanoke, Virginia in the
heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are abundant outdoor
activities with proximity to the Appalachian Trail and
well-developed greenway system. Downtown Roanoke has a thriving
arts and entertainment district, including the Taubman Museum of
Art, Historic Market square with farmer’s market, Virginia Museum
of Transportation, Mill Mountain Zoo and many restaurants. For more
information about the Roanoke area, please visit
https://www.virginia.org/places-to-visit/regions/virginia-mountains/roanoke/
This is an Open Until Filled Position and applications will be
reviewed as they are received. Minimum Qualifications • Graduate of
approved medical school, postgraduate training in anatomic and
forensic pathology; certification as a specialist in forensic
pathology by the American Board of Pathology; licensure to practice
medicine in Virginia • Completion of approved training program in
forensic pathology; (at least one year of forensic experience). •
Ability to write and converse competently and clearly in the
English language. • Ability to get along with other professionals
and community officials. • Ability to communicate effectively as a
teacher and a supervisor. Additional Considerations • Experience
with medicolegal death investigations. • Experience with testifying
in court. • Advanced training in cardiovascular pathology,
neuropathology, pediatric pathology, law or public health
desirable. • University appointment is anticipated with rank
determined by qualifications. Special Instructions You will be
provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or
résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your
Application” in your account to check the status of your
application for this position. VDH accepts only on-line
applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be
considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job
closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant
work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and
federal criminal history background check and the Department of
Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check,
U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and
E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or
completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for
certain positions. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH
that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without
regard to race (or traits historically associated with race
including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such
as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin;
religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age;
veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic
information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical
conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can
be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a
valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a
Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card
before the closing date for this position. The Card may be
submitted with the state application as an attachment. As a V3
(Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to
position-specific questions at the end of this application. This
information will help us evaluate your credentials and
qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may
disqualify you from further consideration. Contact Information
Name: Amanda Collum Phone: 804-864-8236 Email:
amanda.collum@vdh.virginia.gov In support of the Commonwealth’s
commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with
disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring
Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will
need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the
Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the
Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status
questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable,
to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can
be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or
DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use
that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring
Process.
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