DEPUTY CORONER I

Position Description APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY

The County of Fresno Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office is offering an excellent career opportunity for a qualified individual interested in furthering their law enforcement career as a Deputy Coroner I. Successful candidates will be responsible for investigating the circumstances of death; developing information needed to establish cause and classification of death; and consulting with physicians and legal authorities regarding cases; and performs related work as required.

Under the Office of the Sheriff, the Fresno County Coroner-Public Administrator is responsible to protect the interests of the community by determining the cause, circumstances and manner of sudden or unexplained deaths that occur within Fresno County. The Public Administrator manages estates and makes final arrangements for Fresno County residents who die without a will or any known relatives able or willing to act on the decedent's behalf to manage and resolve the estate.

Note : The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both permanent and extra-help positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

As a condition of employment with the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office, candidates must undergo and pass a thorough and rigid background investigation, polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analysis examination, and medical and psychological examinations (background materials for failed candidates are retained for three years). The background investigation includes employment/credit histories, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Samples of Duties Please click here to view the Samples of Duties.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Please click here to view the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
Minimum Qualifications Applicants must qualify under one (1) of the options listed below:

OPTION 1 :
Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in biological science, physical science, criminology, or a closely related discipline that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.

OPTION 2 :
Education : Completion of sixty (60) semester units from an accredited college or university that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.
AND
Experience : Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience as a Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Assistant, or Investigator.

OPTION 3 :
Education : Completion of sixty (60) semester units from an accredited college or university that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.
AND
Experience : One (1) year full-time, paid work experiences as a Pathology Assistant or Morgue Attendant assisting in post mortem examinations and related duties.

In addition to the options listed above, the following is also required:
License : Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License is required.

TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE :

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.
• A completed Fresno County employment application is required and must be current, complete and accurate. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
  • Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Please fully list your work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete, and accurate work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) may result in disqualification of your application.
• In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended, including the school's name and location, the type and number of units completed (semester or quarter), and the type of degree earned (bachelor's, master's, etc.). Failure to completely list education within the job application will result in the disqualification of your application.
  • College/University transcripts or degrees are required to verify completion of the required degree or units.
  • If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date/time of this recruitment. You may attach a copy to your online employment application or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov. Late submission of documentation will not be accepted.

A valid driver's license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this information will result in the disqualification of your application.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Depending on the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one of the processes listed below:

• Written Examination - If required, the examination will be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination.
• Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination.

Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months) and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIAL:

• Fresno County Employment Application
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• If applicable, a copy of your degree or transcripts that verify possession of the required degree or units

Please note : All applications must be received online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Notices from Human Resources regarding your application will be sent via email only. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com.

Open the job information flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions, such as the formatting of education, may result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.

Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Analyst: Tiffany Lee

Closing Date/Time: 11/4/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

11/4/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

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