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Job Description
Examples of Duties
This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $26.16 - $28.86 per hour.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Arrange and/or remove bodies from death scene and delivers to morgue or other facilities.
- Notify and coordinate information with representatives of other criminal justice agencies.
- Locates and notifies next of kin.
- Interviews witnesses and relatives to obtain information about the decedent and circumstances of death.
- Works with families of organ donors; prepares toxicology samples.
- Requests various specialists such as forensic pathologist, toxicologists, bacteriologists and other skilled persons to aid in arriving at exact cause of death within defined procedural limits.
- Completes final cause of death and signs death certificate.
- Cleans autopsy room and sterilizes instruments and handles other facets of janitorial duties.
- May have to testify in court or under deposition regarding the findings of an investigation.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Level I
One (1) year experience in a health care position or in emergency services preferably dealing with the deceased and their bereaved relatives.
OR
Completion of sixty (60) college units with an emphasis in administration of justice, health or physical sciences or nursing.
Level II
One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in a Coroner's Office, in a position equivalent to a Deputy Coroner I.
License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist at autopsies and post-mortem examinations. Handle decomposed bodies.
- Write reports of investigative findings. Maintaining logs and supplies.
- Understand medical and legal terminology.
- Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
- Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
- Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
- Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
- Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
- Lift and move with help objects weighing over 100 pounds.
- Conduct activities on uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions.
- Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
- Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
- Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
- Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping; including repetitive hand and arm motion.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge of:- Health and Safety and Government Code laws and the California Code as related to the duties of a Coroner.
- Hygienic methods and practices, including aseptic and antiseptic procedures.
- Surgical instruments and equipment used in the performing an autopsy.
- Techniques involved in handling and preparing bodies for post-mortem examination or burial.
- Interviewing techniques.
- Investigative principles and techniques.
- Medical terminology.
Ability to:- Maintain confidential information according to legal standards and/or County regulations.
- Work effectively under unpleasant conditions to deal with distraught persons.
- Analyze facts and situations and take action.
- Prepare reports as to cause of death.
- Use post-mortem techniques and procedures.
ALLOWANCES
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
$30.00 paid Bi-weekly.
HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).
SICK LEAVE
0.0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Three (3) regularly scheduled work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way.
INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.- Anthem 500 EPO
- Anthem 1500 EPO
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)
- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
State Disability Insurance (SDI- Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance- Represented Employees $10,000
RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.
EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.
EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous - Arrange and/or remove bodies from death scene and delivers to morgue or other facilities.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Merced County
Show moreMerced County, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers a unique blend of vibrant agricultural heritage and modern development. Known as the "Gateway to Yosemite," Merced County is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, including nearby national parks, lush farmlands, and scenic rivers. The county's strategic location provides easy access to major urban centers like San Francisco, Sacramento, and Fresno, making it an ideal hub for both business and leisure. With a diverse economy anchored by agriculture, education, healthcare, and manufacturing, Merced County offers ample opportunities for career growth and professional development. The presence of the University of California, Merced, further enhances the county's reputation as a center for innovation and research, attracting top talent and fostering a dynamic workforce.
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