Forensic Pathologist
Santa Cruz County
Date Posted:
Jan. 8, 2014
Salary:
$13,913- 18,645 / Month
- EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
- VACATION – 16 days 1st year, increasing to 31 days per year after 15 years service. Available after 1 year service.
- ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE – One week advanced upon appointment; two weeks accrued each year; can be taken in cash or time off.
- HOLIDAYS – 12.5 paid holidays per year.
- SICK LEAVE – Six days per year; after 6 months.
- BEREAVEMENT LEAVE – 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
- MEDICAL PLAN – The County contracts with PERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and dependents.
- DENTAL PLAN – County pays for employee and dependent coverage.
- VISION PLAN – County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase dependent coverage.
- RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY – Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average compensation of three years. County pays a portion of retirement contribution and participates in Social Security.
- LIFE INSURANCE – County paid $50,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
- LONG TERM DISABILITY PLAN – Plan pays 66 2/3% of the first $13,500, up to $9,000 per month maximum.
- DEPENDANT-CARE PLAN – Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to have their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.”
- H-CARE PLAN – Employees who pay a County medical premium share of cost may elect this pre-tax program.
- HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) – Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover qualifying health care expenses.
- FLEXIBLE HEALTH ALLOWANCE (FHA) – A portion of the County’s contribution to employee health insurance that allows employees to have health plan purchase options. Employees who are enrolled in a County medical plan can participate in this program.
- EMPLOYEE CREDIT UNION – Offers systematic savings and low interest loans.
- DEFERRED COMPENSATION – A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.
- AUTOMATIC CHECK DEPOSIT – Required for all employees in this bargaining unit
Description:
Under general direction, to perform autopsies and other professional work in forensic pathology to determine cause and time of death; to act as a professional consultant and provide expert witness services; and to do other work as required. The Forensic Pathologist works as part of a forensic team while retaining a high degree of independence and autonomy. The Pathologist performs approximately 220 autopsies per year. During December 2013, a new forensic medical examination facility located in the forensic sciences building at the Sheriff’s Office campus was placed into operation.
Qualifications:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the
required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical
way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Four years of experience working as a licensed physician in the
field of Forensic Pathology.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession and maintenance of a valid
Physician and Surgeon’s License issued by the State of
California. Possession and maintenance of a valid certificate in
anatomic and forensic pathology issued by the American Board of
Pathology. Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class
C Driver License or the incumbent must provide suitable
transportation approved by the appointing authority. Background
Investigation: Successfully pass a complete
background investigation.
How to Apply:
Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or call (831) 454-2600 for an application packet (Forensic Pathologist 14-PT9-01).
Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications.
Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to
apply
Filing Deadline:
Continuous