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- Work Activities
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- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.
Coroners spend a lot of their time Communicating with Persons Outside Organization. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Inductive Reasoning, Oral Expression, and Information Ordering. Coroners are typically characterized as being Investigative and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Medicine and Dentistry, Biology, and English Language and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension.
Work Activities
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Getting Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Training and Teaching Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Analyzing Data or Information
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Documenting/Recording Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Processing Information
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Scheduling Work and Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Thinking Creatively
Staffing Organizational Units
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Performing General Physical Activities
Developing and Building Teams
Interacting With Computers
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Inductive Reasoning
Oral Expression
Information Ordering
Written Expression
Written Comprehension
Deductive Reasoning
Near Vision
Problem Sensitivity
Speech Recognition
Speech Clarity
Category Flexibility
Flexibility of Closure
Far Vision
Fluency of Ideas
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Visual Color Discrimination
Selective Attention
Speed of Closure
Visualization
Originality
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Number Facility
Control Precision
Perceptual Speed
Static Strength
Mathematical Reasoning
Memorization
Multilimb Coordination
Trunk Strength
Auditory Attention
Time Sharing
Depth Perception
Dynamic Strength
Hearing Sensitivity
Reaction Time
Extent Flexibility
Glare Sensitivity
Stamina
Gross Body Coordination
Gross Body Equilibrium
Interests
Investigative
Realistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Social
Artistic
Knowledge
Medicine and Dentistry
Biology
English Language
Psychology
Customer and Personal Service
Law and Government
Clerical
Education and Training
Administration and Management
Chemistry
Public Safety and Security
Computers and Electronics
Personnel and Human Resources
Therapy and Counseling
Sociology and Anthropology
Philosophy and Theology
Mathematics
Physics
Communications and Media
Geography
Economics and Accounting
Transportation
Mechanical
Telecommunications
Engineering and Technology
History and Archeology
Production and Processing
Foreign Language
Building and Construction
Design
Wages
District of Columbia
$79,590
Massachusetts
$68,180
California
$67,760
New Jersey
$67,040
Connecticut
$66,760
New York
$64,720
Rhode Island
$64,530
Maryland
$63,510
Illinois
$63,480
Minnesota
$63,130
New Hampshire
$62,760
Michigan
$62,410
Nevada
$61,880
Colorado
$61,630
New Mexico
$61,290
Washington
$59,620
Georgia
$58,290
Pennsylvania
$58,040
Hawaii
$57,910
Alaska
$57,730
Oregon
$57,500
Texas
$57,470
Virginia
$57,470
Vermont
$57,430
Arizona
$57,300
Maine
$57,030
Alabama
$55,880
North Carolina
$55,050
North Dakota
$54,890
Guam
$54,430
Wisconsin
$52,890
Ohio
$52,850
Nebraska
$52,760
Delaware
$52,580
Iowa
$52,550
Florida
$51,860
Missouri
$51,560
Kansas
$51,320
Idaho
$49,870
Tennessee
$49,550
Indiana
$49,210
Arkansas
$48,160
Louisiana
$48,120
Wyoming
$48,070
Montana
$47,610
South Carolina
$47,380
Kentucky
$47,110
Virgin Islands
$45,730
Utah
$44,530
South Dakota
$44,160
Oklahoma
$43,420
West Virginia
$40,970
Mississippi
$40,350
Puerto Rico
$37,930
Skills
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Active Listening
Writing
Science
Active Learning
Instructing
Coordination
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring
Learning Strategies
Management of Personnel Resources
Complex Problem Solving
Service Orientation
Time Management
Negotiation
Persuasion
Mathematics
Systems Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Operations Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Operation and Control
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Programming
Technology Design
Work Values
Independence
Achievement
Support
Working Conditions
Recognition
Relationships
Work Styles
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
Analytical Thinking
Self Control
Initiative
Cooperation
Concern for Others
Independence
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Adaptability/Flexibility
Leadership
Innovation
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Telephone
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Deal With External Customers
Freedom to Make Decisions
Contact With Others
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Physical Proximity
Work With Work Group or Team
Consequence of Error
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
Spend Time Standing
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Level of Competition
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to High Places
Work Schedules
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Radiation
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Walking and Running
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Time Pressure
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Letters and Memos
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Radiation
Telephone
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Some College Courses
Bachelor's Degree
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession
Doctoral Degree
Post-Doctoral Training