Forensic Pathologist

SALARY INFORMATION

$17,644- $22,518 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $101.79 - $129.91 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

*Please visit https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous and refer to the Shasta County Personnel Rules and the Unrepresented Management Cost of Living Increases for future salary increases.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Deputy Coroner, will perform forensic pathology services, general pathology services, and related medical functions to determine cause and manner of death; and performs other related duties as required.

 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The incumbent in this position is appointed by the Sheriff-Coroner and, as a licensed physician and surgeon specializing in forensic pathology, will be responsible for conducting specialized autopsies to determine cause and manner of death. This position is an unclassified, at will position.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Responds to death scenes as required to make preliminary findings as to causes, circumstances, and manner of death; assists in activities concerned with the collection and preservation of evidence; establishes standards for and conducts autopsies to determine the cause, circumstances, and manner of death; interprets reports prepared by physicians, pathologists, and toxicologists; confers with medical and investigative personnel in making determinations as to the cause and circumstance of death; consults with law enforcement officers, the District Attorney, and attorneys in the preparation of court cases; testifies in court; meets with families of deceased to discuss medical aspects of cases; prepares reports of findings; provides administrative direction and oversight to autopsies conducted on a contract basis; carries out departmental operational and administrative policy; trains staff.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Current methods and technology in forensic pathology and related scientific aspects of death investigations; procedures followed in criminal investigative work; principles of training.

Ability to: Perform specialized autopsies to determine cause and manner of death; show compassion and sensitivity in dealing with the kin of deceased; testify articulately and accurately in court; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with medical, legal, and law enforcement administrators, attorneys, officials, and agencies; train staff; prepare detailed and accurate reports and present findings; work long and irregular hours when needed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid California driver license.
• Possession of a valid Physicians and Surgeons Certificate issued by the California State Board of Medical Examiners at the time of hire.

SALARY & BENEFITS
 

• Salary: $17,644- $22,518 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $101.79 - $129.91 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
• Holidays: 12 days per year.
• Vacation:  10 days/year first 3 years; 15 days/year 4-9 years; 17 days/year 10-15 years; 20 days/year 16 years and thereafter.
• Sick Leave:  12 days per year with a generous pro rata payoff at termination after at least 5 years
• Retirement: CalPERS, coordinated with Social Security.
• Insurance:  Medical and dental plan, with the County paying for most of the employee and a portion of the dependent cost; a vision plan, a fully-paid life insurance policy and long-term disability plan
• Other: Deferred Compensation plan, IRC Section 125 plan

To review the complete job flyer and apply online, visit: Job Opportunities | Shasta County Career Opportunities (governmentjobs.com).