AUTOPSY TECHNICIAN IV (HE-13) [1 vacancy]

AUTOPSY TECHNICIAN IV (HE-13) [1 vacancy]

Salary

$7,363.00 Monthly

Location

Oahu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

084267

Department

Department of Medical Examiner

Opening Date

10/18/2026

Closing Date

10/24/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

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Position Information

"Support the pursuit of truth through precision, professionalism, and respect for every life examined"

The Department of the Medical Examiner is hiring an Autopsy Technician IV, located in Honolulu. The Autopsy Technician IV is a working supervisor, who supervises Autopsy Technician I, II, and III personnel, manages the morgue, and supports the daily operation including postmortem examinations and body storage, in addition to performing regular tasks of Autopsy Technicians. This position provides day-to-day operational management of the morgue section and assists in routine administrative coordination.

What You Will Do:

• Provides technical assistance to pathologists in all types of postmortem examinations, including preparation for examinations.
• Performs requested body and dental x-ray examinations in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements.
• Schedules, assigns, coordinates, and reviews the work of all Autopsy Technicians (AT).
• Investigates all accidents and complaints concerning the ATs while performing their official duties.
• Reviews daily work of ATs for completeness and adequacy of autopsy assistance and management of body storage and release.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Working Conditions:

This position involves working in a morgue environment and may involve exposure to:

• Health hazards: X-ray radiation; chemicals, including formaldehyde; potentially airborne pathogens; and blood and other potentially infectious materials.

• Environmental conditions: Decomposed human remains, strong or unpleasant odors, insects, and other animal vectors.

• Physical and occupational hazards: Lifting and moving human remains; use of scalpels, needles, and other sharp instruments; and operation of electrical equipment.

Appropriate safety procedures, training, and personal protective equipment will be provided. Hepatitis B vaccination is also provided.

The normal work schedule is 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However, this position may be required to respond to calls or text messages and/or report to the morgue outside regular working hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as operational needs require.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

One (1) year of work experience equivalent to the next lower level; including or supplemented by work experience demonstrating aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory responsibilities or aspects.

Supervisory aptitude or potential may be demonstrated through:

• Serving as a group or team leader, or performing similar work that provides opportunities to demonstrate supervisory capabilities;

• Completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or

• Receiving favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

The next lower level is Autopsy Technician III, which requires a high level of technical proficiency in performing advanced procedures and specialized duties associated with the most complex postmortem examinations.

Must be able to:

• Understand human anatomy and the proper use, care, and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Apply methods and procedures for the care and preparation of human remains for post-mortem examination.
• Recognize and follow appropriate safety procedures when working with and around X-ray equipment and human remains.
• Apply techniques for reconstructing bone structures and assembling disarticulated skeletal remains.
• Apply the principles and practices of supervision, including planning, assigning, reviewing, evaluating, and training employees.
• Assist with post-mortem examinations, including evisceration and the collection and preparation of specimens.
• Safely and effectively use surgical instruments and equipment to make incisions and excise specimens.
• Properly position human remains for radiographic examination and calculate appropriate exposure settings.
• Reconstruct bone structures and assemble disarticulated skeletal remains.
• Follow established safety procedures when working with X-ray equipment, chemicals, biological materials, and human remains.
• Apply a mature, professional, and respectful approach that recognizes the dignity of the deceased.
• Plan, assign, review, and evaluate work and provide training and guidance to other employees.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

MEDICAL EVALUATION:

Candidates selected for this position must successfully complete a pre-employment medical evaluation and drug test administered by the Citys Health Services. Employment is contingent upon meeting the established medical and testing requirements.

What are the benefits of being a City Employee?

• • Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• • Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• • Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
• • Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
• • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
• • Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
• • Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
• • Retirement Plan: The Employees Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
• • Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
• • Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
• • Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
• • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
• • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.

• All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS

When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.

Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.

List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if youve held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).

In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.

• Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.

• Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.

• Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.

• Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.

• Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.

• Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.

• All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.

Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.

If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., drivers license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.

• I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.

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ADVANCED EXPERIENCE ASSISTING WITH POSTMORTEM EXAMINATIONS:

Describe in detail your experience in providing specialized technical assistance during postmortem examinations, particularly in complex or sensitive cases such as homicides, infant and child deaths, and other unusual deaths.

Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience. Include the advanced procedures you performed, your specific responsibilities, and examples demonstrating your technical expertise.

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EXPERIENCE IN MANAGEMENT AND RELEASE OF HUMAN REMAINS:

Describe in detail your experience in the following areas:

• management of remains
• release of remains to authorized mortuary representative

Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience.

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SUPERVISORY APTITUDE EXPERIENCE:

Please describe your experience demonstrating supervisory aptitude or potential.

Include specific examples of your responsibilities and explain how your experience relates to any of the following: • Serving as a group or team leader, or performing similar work that provides opportunities to demonstrate supervisory capabilities; • Completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or • Receiving favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience.

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SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE (If applicable):

Describe your supervisory experience (e.g., overseeing and directing subordinates, making and following up on assignments, evaluating employee performance, disciplining unsatisfactory performance, etc.).

Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience, the number and types of positions you supervised, and provide specific examples of your supervisory duties and responsibilities.

Required Question

Employer City and County of Honolulu

Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Phone (808) 768-8536

Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/