Forensic Autopsy Technician, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (2523)
Job Description
Under supervision of the designated board-certified forensic pathologist, and following published protocols, the 2523 Forensic Autopsy Technician assists in the performance of forensic autopsies that are under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner; assists in the collection, processing and preservation of legal evidence, clothing, toxicology and biologic samples for forensic testing; maintains, cleans and decontaminates the autopsy facilities and equipment; maintains supplies; inventories, properly stores and releases correctly identified cases; and performs related duties as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Qualifications
One (1) year of experience or formal training in a hospital or mortuary facility assisting in the care and handling of bodies as an autopsy assistant or technician.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Nature of duties may require sustained physical effort involving manual skill, dexterity, hand/eye coordination, standing for long periods of time and ability to lift and carry equipment and supplies. Work environments entail exposure to deceased persons with severe traumatic injury, decomposed bodies and infectious cases, biohazards such as AIDS, tuberculosis, meningitis, hepatitis or any other human infectious agent; exposure to potentially toxic chemicals, live steam and frequent use of personal protective equipment and respirators. This work requires strict compliance with the department policies pertaining to blood-borne pathogen exposure prevention, biohazard exposure prevention, toxic chemical exposure prevention, evidence handling policy and security requirements on evidence, standards and information. Because of the special and privileged information available about potentially sensitive matters, confidentiality is required. Inappropriate release of information could lead to a criminal charge of impeding an investigation.
IMPORTANT: Your application MUST include a resume. To upload these items, please attach using the "additional attachments" function. VERIFICATION: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application and/or departmental selection process. Written verification (proof) of qualifying experience must verify that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications stated on the announcement. Written verification must be submitted on employer’s official letterhead, specifying name of employee, dates of employment, types of employment (part-time/full-time), job title(s), description of duties performed, and the verification must be signed by the employer. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which they are appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee’s class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Commission Rules. Experience claimed in self-employment must be supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to the minimum qualifications of the position. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupations and total earnings must be submitted. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456. NOTE: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
Additional Information
COMPENSATION: $37.625 - $45.725 hourly (effective January 8, 2022)
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME, BUT NOT BEFORE MARCH 11, 2022. LATE OR INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. MAILED, HAND DELIVERED OR FAXED DOCUMENTS/APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. IN LINE WITH THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER TO SLOW THE SPREAD OF COVID-19, “SHELTER-IN-PLACE” HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR ALL SAN FRANCISCO RESIDENTS THAT IS EXPECTED TO BE IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. AS A RESULT, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (DHR)’S OFFICE (LOCATED AT 1 SOUTH VAN NESS AVENUE, 4TH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103) IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL THE HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST LISTED ON THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates’ qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to participate in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Qualified applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must contact the Agency by phone at (415) 554-6000 or, if hearing impaired at (415) 554-6015 (TTY).
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.