Forensic Pathologist

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 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. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: Continuous but may close at any time Oral Examination: TBA To learn more about the Sheriff's Office, Visit stanjobs.org 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. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience) 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 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. Application and Selection Procedures APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County. Application Review and Screening . Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. Written Examination . Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. Oral Examination . Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. Eligible Lists . Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.