The posting
Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Public Health
Job Classification Title
Autopsy Technician II (S)
Position Number
60041125
Grade
MH11
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description of Work
The Autopsy Technician II position functions as a senior autopsy technician responsible for assisting in medicolegal autopsies and ensuring compliance with established safety standards. It performs eviscerations, gross anatomic dissections, specimen collection, medical waste disposal, and body storage tasks under defined operational protocols.
This role coordinates the receipt and release of bodies, maintains facility cleanliness, and handles evidence using required chain‑of‑custody procedures. It also takes photographs, performs radiographic procedures, and records case information in the Medical Examiner Information System while supporting investigations with law enforcement and public health partners. Additionally, the position manages autopsy facility materials and provides training and guidance to Autopsy Technician I staff.
Key Duties Include: - Perform eviscerations, gross anatomic dissections, specimen collection, and related procedures during medicolegal autopsies.
- Follow OSHA and OCME safety protocols during autopsy procedures and facility operations.
- Dispose of medical waste according to established safety requirements and maintain the cleanliness of the autopsy suite and equipment.
- Coordinate the receipt, storage, transportation, and release of bodies using established protocols.
- Handle and preserve evidence by maintaining accurate chain‑of‑custody documentation.
- Capture autopsy photographs and perform radiographic procedures as needed.
- Record and enter case information into the Medical Examiner Information System.
- Collaborate with law enforcement and public health agencies during investigations, including those involving suspected bioterrorism or mass fatalities.
- Manage autopsy facility materials, including inventory, equipment, supplies, and scheduling needs.
- Provide training, guidance, and technical support to Autopsy Technician I personnel.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Grade Range: $50,331.00 - $75,497.00
Recruitment Range: $50,331.00 - $51,841.00
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
- Documented experience performing eviscerations, gross anatomical dissections, and specimen collection during medicolegal autopsies while consistently adhering to established safety protocols.
- Skilled in maintaining accurate chain‑of‑custody documentation and handling physical evidence in accordance with investigative and forensic requirements.
- Proficient experience completing detailed case records and entering information into the Medical Examiner Information System with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.
- Proven experience coordinating body receipt, transportation, storage, and release processes while managing inventory, supplies, and equipment within an autopsy facility.
- Experience providing procedural guidance and on‑the‑job support to Autopsy Technician I staff and collaborating with law enforcement or public health partners during investigative activities.
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date
This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events
About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH):
The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.
About the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME):
The North Carolina Medical Examiner System is a network of medical doctors and allied health professionals throughout North Carolina who voluntarily devote their time, energy, and medical expertise to see that deaths of a suspicious, unusual or unnatural nature are adequately investigated. The OCME investigates all deaths in North Carolina due to injury or violence, as well as natural deaths that are suspicious, unusual, or unattended by a medical professional.
Please visit our website for more info: https://www.ocme.dhhs.nc.gov/
Campus Amenities and Benefits at the OCME
We are located in Raleigh, NC. According to Forbes, we are ranked as one of the top 20 best places to retire and the 2nd most educated city in the country. US News & World ranks Raleigh among the top 15 places to live in the U.S.
- 220,000 square feet state-of-the-art facility
- Plentiful Free Parking
- Easy access to highways (70, 40 and 440), NC Museum of Art, Umstead State Park, healthcare providers, and shopping centers
- Proximity to globally and nationally ranked universities (NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke)
- Fitness area with exercise equipment, classes, and wellness activities
- Weekly Food Trucks
- Car Cleaning and Detailing Services On-site bimonthly
- Annual Flu Shot Clinic for Employees and Families
- Monthly and quarterly career development classes, including opportunities for traveling
- Library of academic journals and materials on-site
- Employee Engagement and Staff Development Activities
- NC OCME Employee Recognition Programs
- State Health Plan and State of NC Employee Benefits
Compensation and Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
Visit the website for State Benefits. Supplemental Contact Information:
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
- Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
- Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
- If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
- Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
- Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
- Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
- For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
Veterans’ and National Guard Preference
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
- Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Associate Degree in the biological/anatomical, forensic, mortuary/funeral, or criminal justice sciences from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in the field of pathology, forensic pathology or decedent care
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Tresha Walker
Contact:
DHHS Workday Support Form
