Responsibilities

This is a single class with two salary levels. The level at which initial appointments are made are at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Forensic Pathologist (Level I) is the entry and training level of this class. Incumbents at this level have completed a Forensic Pathology Fellowship but are not yet board-certified in forensic pathology. At this level, they will continue to develop their skills in the specialty of forensic pathology as they perform medico-legal autopsies. At the discretion of the appointing authority, incumbents may advance to the higher level after obtaining Board certification in Anatomical Pathology.

Forensic Pathologist (Level II) is the experienced level in this specialized class and the targeted competency and performance level expected of all Forensic Pathologists. Working under general supervision, incumbents proficiently perform the full scope of Forensic Pathology activities. Level II differs from Level I in that the incumbents in Level II are board-certified in Forensic Pathology and exercise a higher level of independent judgment and discretion consistent with department policies, procedures and guidelines.

Workload: 300 Examinations Annually

UC Davis Medical Center, Dept of Pathology Faculty Appointment: The Forensic Pathologist will be granted a volunteer faculty appointment with the UC Davis Medical Center through the Dept of Pathology, for the purpose of staffing residents on both hospital and forensic autopsies. The hospital autopsies average less than 100 cases per year with a current caseload of approximately 60 cases per year total.

Qualifications

Level I:

License to practice medicine in the State of California.
Graduation from an accredited Forensic Pathology Fellowship Program.

Level II:

Board Certified in Anatomic and Forensic Pathology.

Note: Forensic Pathology Board Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.

Compensation

The County of Sacramento offers an excellent compensation and benefits program. The salary range for this position is $273,173 - $305,892 annually.

In addition to the above salary, Forensic Pathologists certified in Neuropathology, Pediatric Pathology or other recognized specialties, shall receive Premium Pay in the amount of 10% of their base salary.

Forensic Pathologists assigned standby shifts shall receive 12.5% of their base salary for each hour assigned.

The attractive benefits program includes:

Retirement : The County’s defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees’ Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement.
Medical Insurance: Choice of HMO and High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP), to include Kaiser, Sutter, and Western Health Advantage.
Deferred Compensation: A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. The County will match contributions to the 457(b)Deferred Compensation Plan up to 3% of the monthly gross salary into a 401(a) plan as long as the contributions to the 457(b) are at least 1% of gross salary for the pay period or at least 1% of the compensation earned year-to-date.
Life Insurance: $50,000 in life insurance coverage for the employee and $2,000 for all eligible dependents. Employees have the option to purchase up to $1,000,000 in additional life insurance coverage.
Holidays: 14.5 paid holidays per year.
Vacation: Two to five weeks (based upon length of service) of paid vacation.
Sick Leave: 15 days per year.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees may set aside funds on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible medical and/or dependent care expenses.
Other Benefits: The County contributes into a Retiree Health Savings Plan. After 10 years of County service, employees are eligible for 2.5% longevity pay.
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.
Professional Reimbursement : An annual reimbursement, up to $1500.00, shall be paid for expenses related to professional performance, which shall include: tuition, fees, travel expenses, and other necessary incidental expenses related to attendance at educational courses, workshops, seminars, and conferences. This would also include online internet continuing medical education (CME), continuing education courses, professional association dues and/or fees, and subscriptions to professional resources and/or journals.
Licensing and Certification Fees: The County will reimburse employees up to $1,000 for license renewal fees. The County will reimburse employees up to $2,500 for certification fees in one of the following areas:
- Internal Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Pathology
- Pediatrics

How to apply

If you are interested in pursuing this unique and exceptional career opportunity, please submit your curriculum vitae and letter of interest to: Rosa A. Vega, Coroner, at vegarosa@saccounty.gov.

Submissions will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the interview and selection process.

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