County of San Diego
Deputy Medical Examiner I-24415808
County of San Diego, Los Angeles, California, United States,
The County of San Diego Medical Examiner's Department is currently recruiting for Deputy Medical Examiners.
Recruitment Bonus:$1,250 Upon completion of the hiring process$1,250 After successful completion of the probation periodMay be eligible for relocation allowance up to $8,000.
Deputy Medical Examiners
determine the cause of death for the deceased in the custody of the Medical Examiner.
Deputy Medical Examiner I
is the entry-level class in this series. Incumbents visit scenes of death; conduct post-mortem examinations to determine the probable cause of death; testify and provide medical evidence at grand jury and court trials; perform microscopic tissue examinations; prepare reports of findings, and perform related work.If you have Board certification in a related non-forensic subspecialty (i.e., Neuropathology, Cardiac Pathology, Pediatric Pathology, etc.) you are encouraged to apply.THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS OPEN UNTIL FILLEDHIRING PROCESS AND TIMELINE:Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A valid license to practice medicine in the State of California is required at the time of appointment (State of California Business and Professions Code 2135);Must obtain board certification in Forensic Pathology within one year of hire;Board certified in Anatomic Pathology;Are in a Forensic Pathology Fellowship;
OR ,Have completed a Forensic Pathology Fellowship.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTAs part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
DESIRABLE CANDIDATESIn addition, the department desires candidates that can communicate effectively, are knowledge workers, are customer-focused, value and respect others, are driven to excel, enjoy teamwork and collaboration, desire and value continuous learning, demonstrate ethical behavior, and are supportive of change.
EVALUATIONThe names of qualified candidates will be placed on a
twelve (12) month
employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
ACCOMMODATIONReasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Recruitment Bonus:$1,250 Upon completion of the hiring process$1,250 After successful completion of the probation periodMay be eligible for relocation allowance up to $8,000.
Deputy Medical Examiners
determine the cause of death for the deceased in the custody of the Medical Examiner.
Deputy Medical Examiner I
is the entry-level class in this series. Incumbents visit scenes of death; conduct post-mortem examinations to determine the probable cause of death; testify and provide medical evidence at grand jury and court trials; perform microscopic tissue examinations; prepare reports of findings, and perform related work.If you have Board certification in a related non-forensic subspecialty (i.e., Neuropathology, Cardiac Pathology, Pediatric Pathology, etc.) you are encouraged to apply.THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS OPEN UNTIL FILLEDHIRING PROCESS AND TIMELINE:Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A valid license to practice medicine in the State of California is required at the time of appointment (State of California Business and Professions Code 2135);Must obtain board certification in Forensic Pathology within one year of hire;Board certified in Anatomic Pathology;Are in a Forensic Pathology Fellowship;
OR ,Have completed a Forensic Pathology Fellowship.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTAs part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
DESIRABLE CANDIDATESIn addition, the department desires candidates that can communicate effectively, are knowledge workers, are customer-focused, value and respect others, are driven to excel, enjoy teamwork and collaboration, desire and value continuous learning, demonstrate ethical behavior, and are supportive of change.
EVALUATIONThe names of qualified candidates will be placed on a
twelve (12) month
employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
ACCOMMODATIONReasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.#J-18808-Ljbffr