Responsibilities

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training
Team dynamics and team building
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Basic anatomy and medical terminology
Principles, methods, and techniques of investigation and interviewing
Medical and laboratory procedures related to death investigation
Techniques and sources for locating and identifying persons

Ability to:

Select, supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate staff
Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff
Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues
Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
Monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Assess problems and needs; draw conclusions, formulate recommendations and project consequences of recommendations
Facilitate meetings and make group presentations
Write clear and concise reports, field notes, and correspondence and maintain accurate records
Deal tactfully and effectively with the public and other governmental agencies in situations that are highly stressful
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with department personnel, law enforcement agencies, other coroner’s offices, medical offices, the media, and others
Analyze and interpret medical and other technical reports relating to investigations and assess them for completeness and accuracy
Learn the use and care of small firearms

Qualifications

Either: one year of experience as a Deputy Coroner at Level II in Sacramento County service.

Or: Successful completion of 60 semester (90 quarter) units from an accredited college or university with at least 9 semester (13 quarter) units in criminal justice, life science, health science, business administration, public administration or other closely related field;

And: Two years of experience in a California public law enforcement agency performing death investigations, crime scene investigations, or related duties.

Desirable Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, life science, health science, business administration, public administration or other closely related field from an accredited college or university is desirable, but not required.

Compensation

Salary $93,751.20 - $119,684.16 Annually

As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).

General Benefits: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.

Temporary Positions: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.

Salary Step Increases: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.

Pay: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.

Vacation: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

Holidays: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized.

Sick Leave: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.

Parental Leave: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.

Tuition Reimbursement: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

Retirement: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.

Health Insurance: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.

Dental Insurance: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.

Life Insurance: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

Deferred Compensation: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.

Eemployment Assistance Program: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Wellness Incentive Program: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

Flexible Spending Account: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

Medical Reimbursement Account: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

Workers' Compensation: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.

Sacramento Credit Union: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.

How to apply

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Go to www.SacCountyJobs.net to apply.

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