Forensic Pathologist

The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department is dedicated to serve and protect the community through the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct by ENFORCEMENT, PREVENTION and EDUCATION in partnership with our community. Our Community demands the best service we can provide, so we continually search for candidates who have a strong desire to make a positive impact on it. The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department offers multiple career opportunities in an organization that maintains Pride in Service, Dedication to Duty and Excellence in Performance. Our state of art coroner’s facility was dedicated in November of 2015. This 9,000 square foot facility has a large main autopsy room with advanced filtration and odor mitigation. It includes hospital grade lighting with a high definition camera system. In addition, we have a separate isolation autopsy room and another dedicated operating room for tissue recovery. Our facility stands out above and beyond other coroner facilities in California as it was designed with comfort and convenience in mind. We have a large main cooler, smaller secondary, and a separate freezer. There is a dedicated laboratory room onsite with a histology station and workspace for our Forensic Odonatologist. Pathologists have their own private office and dedicated dictation room. As a convenience, we have a 2,000 square foot fitness facility onsite. The Position The Forensic Pathologist will perform forensic pathology services including but not limited to: management and development of a regional pathology model, autopsies at the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner or his designee, general case investigation, external examinations, professional medical consultations related to such work, medical record reviews, and expert witness testimony. The Forensic Pathologist is a single position assigned to the Sheriff's Office and performs related duties as assigned. Typical Tasks Develop and manage a regional pathology model, including providing professional pathology services to other jurisdictions; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the legal profession, public, staff, and governmental agencies; Perform and oversee autopsies; Perform general case investigation, including preparation of comprehensive reports; Provide expert witness testimony and testify in Local, State, and Federal Court proceedings; At the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner or his designee, respond to death scenes, consultations and autopsies as needed during non-business hours; Maintain cooperative relationships with transplant organizations; Communicate with families and other interested parties to explain autopsy findings; May provide administrative, operational, and supervisory direction to staff; and Participate in countywide death review teams and hospital peer committees concerning traumatic death. Knowledge Current methods and techniques in Forensic Pathology and related scientific aspects of death investigation; Procedures, techniques, and equipment utilized in forensic medicine, including medico-legal autopsy, forensic toxicology, ballistic/firearms examination, trace evidence, forensic serology, forensic anthropology, DNA technology, and interpretation of histology and clinical chemistry; Identification procedures; Laws, legal codes, court procedures, and governmental regulations; Modern office procedures and equipment; and Proper usage of English grammar and punctuation. Skills / Abilities Perform highly skilled post-mortem examinations; Review and analyze complex investigation data; Prepare comprehensive case reports; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Operate a variety of computer programs; Multi-task, prioritize and problem solve; and Travel to various sites when necessary. Education / Experience We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications. Graduation from an accredited medical school including a Forensic Pathology Fellowship Program; AND Certification by the American Board of Pathology; AND Three years of experience in forensic pathology; AND Possession of a valid Physicians and Surgeons Certificate issued by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California; AND Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License. Note: No felony convictions. Must be of good moral character and must not have been convicted of a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment in a Federal penitentiary or State prison. Proof of education is required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call View phone number on click.appcast.io to make other arrangements. Failure to submit proof will result in disqualification. Recruitment Accommodations Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form. General Qualifications Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation. Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others. Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required. Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements. Application and/or Examination Appeal Rights Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed. Disclaimer Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Relations. Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary. #J-18808-Ljbffr