Salary: $58,676.80 - $70,990.40 AnnuallyLocation : WI 54311, WIJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2024-01118Department: Medical ExaminerOpening Date: 11/18/2024Closing Date: ContinuousJob Summary This position assists the Chief Medical Examiner in managing administrative functions within the Office of Medical Examiner (OME). Responsibilities include providing leadership on operational and administrative matters, utilizing data and trend analysis techniques to address challenges, and engaging in public health initiatives, studies, projects, and strategic planning. The role will contribute to the development and implementation of new policies, procedures, and process enhancements. The Operations Manager will carry out a range of complex administrative tasks, including offering technical expertise and formulating both long-term and short-term planning initiatives, as well as establishing overall goals, objectives, and priorities. Essential Duties
- Assists the Chief Medical Examiner in the administration and management of the office, including but not limited to payroll, budgetary functions, human resources functions, and various secretarial duties.
- Compose, prepare, transcribe, process and/or review a variety of written documents, policies and procedures, and public correspondence.
- Interact with the public in an effective and courteous manner, including media requests, while maintaining the proper amount of situational confidentiality.
- Administers and tracks contracts, prepares procurement documents to solicit new contracts, and/or renews existing contracts, along with deadlines of budgets, documentation, or other communications.
- Work with both the investigations and morgue supervisors on at least a monthly basis regarding supplies or basic needs, and order additional supplies as needed.
- Collaborates with other agencies on grant writing and community health projects.
- Attending meetings as directed; take notes and provide follow-up action correspondence, including supervisory meetings involving departmental performance.
- Participates in ongoing mass fatality planning and disaster management.
- Perform other related duties as required or requested.
Minimum Qualifications Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in a related field of study with minimum 4 years' experience in administrative services; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Experience in management of grant contracts and experience in the creation of administrative/business office policies and procedures preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of local governments and budgets preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:Valid Wisconsin driver's license. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of payroll and human resources processes.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of laboratory operations.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and business.
- Ability to function successfully in high stress situations, with a talent for leadership and conflict resolution.
- Experience in critical thinking, problem solving, and the implementation of effective courses of action.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to accurately perform detailed work.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and/or projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to multi-task efficiently.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Ability to work independently, exercise judgement, and effectively utilize authority.
- Knowledge of open records statutes and privileges and exceptions provided by all to ensure confidentiality in distribution of information to outside agencies and individuals.
- Ability to work the required hours of the position.
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