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County of San Mateo
Supervising Deputy Coroner (Open & Promotional)
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A Coroner or Medical Examiner directs activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.
$111,434 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Providing services with efficiency, courtesy and respect. County of San Mateo Office of the Coroner The County of San Mateo Coroner's Office is seeking a dedicated and compassionate candidate to fill the role of Supervising Deputy Coroner . Please review the job brochure for details about the position. Watch below to learn more about the new location of the Coroner's Office and current openings! Directions for applying for this Open and Promotional recruitment are provided below. Application/Examination Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include a written exercise. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be electronically submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org : Resume Cover letter that is no more than 3 pages long and includes responses to the following supplemental questions (in this order): How has your experience, training, and/ or education prepared you for the role of Supervising Deputy Coroner? Explain what you consider the essential qualities to be for Supervising Deputy Coroner and provide examples of how you have demonstrated those qualities. Provide an example of a time when you supported or led a Deputy Coroner through a complex or difficult case. Describe the challenges involved, the actions you took to assist or provide guidance, and the outcome of your efforts. Provide an example of how you have successfully led a team to achieve an important organizational goal. Then, describe how you model enthusiasm, competence, and commitment toward the mission and vision of your organization. Why is this important?