Part IV: Descriptions of the 50 Best Jobs for Each Personality Type ___
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 fi x responsibility for accidental, violent, or
unexplained deaths. Perform medico-legal exami-
nations and autopsies, conducting preliminary exam-
inations of the body in order to identify victims, to
locate signs of trauma, and to identify factors that
would indicate time of death. Inquire into the cause,
manner, and circumstances of human deaths and
establish the identities of deceased persons. Direct
activities of workers who conduct autopsies, perform
pathological and toxicological analyses, and prepare
documents for permanent records. Complete death
certifi cates, including the assignment of a cause and
manner of death. Observe and record the positions
and conditions of bodies and of related evidence.
Collect and document any pertinent medical his-
tory information. Observe, record, and preserve any
objects or personal property related to deaths, includ-
ing objects such as medication containers and sui-
cide notes. Complete reports and forms required to
fi nalize cases. Remove or supervise removal of bodies
from death scenes, using the proper equipment and
supplies, and arrange for transportation to morgues.
Te s t i f y a t i n q u e s t s , h e a r i n g s , a n d c o u r t t r i a l s. I nt e r-
view persons present at death scenes to obtain infor-
mation useful in determining the manner of death.
Provide information concerning the circumstances of
death to relatives of the deceased. Locate and docu-
ment information regarding the next of kin, includ-
ing their relationship to the deceased and the status
of notifi cation attempts. Confer with offi cials of pub-
lic health and law enforcement agencies in order to
coordinate interdepartmental activities. Inventory
personal eff ects, such as jewelry or wallets, that are
recovered from bodies. Coordinate the release of per-
sonal eff ects to authorized persons and facilitate the
disposition of unclaimed corpses and personal eff ects.
Arrange for the next of kin to be notifi ed of deaths.
Record the disposition of minor children, as well as
details of arrangements made for their care. Col-
lect wills, burial instructions, and other documen-
tation needed for investigations and for handling of
the remains. Witness and certify deaths that are the
result of a judicial order.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 08. Health Science.
Work Group: 08.01. Managerial Work in Medi-
cal and Health Services. Other Jobs in! is Work
Group: Medical and Health Services Managers.
Skills: Science; Management of Financial Resources;
Reading Comprehension; Critical # inking; Man-
agement of Personnel Resources; Speaking; Manage-
ment of Material Resources; Writing.
Education and Training Program: Public Admin-
istration. Related Knowledge/Courses: Medicine
and Dentistry; Biology; Psychology; # erapy and
Counseling; Chemistry; Law and Government.
Work Env ironment : More often indoors than out-
doors; contaminants; disease or infections; hazard-
ous equipment; using hands on objects, tools, or
controls.Dentists, General...........................................................
! Personality Code: IRS
! Education/Training Required: First
professional degree
! Annual Earnings: $137,630
! Beginning Wage: $71,520
! Earnings Growth Potential: High
! Growth: 9.2%
! Annual Job Openings: 7,106
! Self-Employed: 36.6%
! Part-Time: 25.9%Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malfor-
mations of teeth and gums and related oral struc-
tures. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other
dental tissues aff ecting vitality of teeth. Use masks,
gloves, and safety glasses to protect themselves and
their patients from infectious diseases. Administer
anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced
by patients during procedures. Examine teeth, gums,
and related tissues, using dental instruments, X rays,
and other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental