2447 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Job Title: FORENSIC AUTOPSY TECHNICIAN (Extra-Help) Opening Date/Time: Tue. 04/17/18 12:00 AM Pacific Time Closing Date/Time: Fri. 04/27/18 4:00 PM Pacific Time Salary: $16.75/Hour Job Type: Extra-Help Department: Sheriff Position Description Benefits Supplemental Questions Scheduled Salary Increases: 5% effective 7/2/18 5% effective 7/1/19 Written examination is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, 2018. The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office is offering temporary employment opportunities for individuals interested in Forensic Autopsy Technician positions. Forensic Autopsy Technicians process and preserve deceased persons, assist pathologists in preparing human bodies for and in conducting autopsies; maintain facilities and equipment in a sanitary, disinfected manner; and perform related work as required. The current vacancies are for extra-help positions only. Temporary (extra-help) employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked, are not entitled to benefits, do not obtain permanent status and serve at the will of the department head. 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, candidates must undergo and pass a polygraph examination and personal background investigation. The background investigation includes employment/credit history, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, reference/neighborhood check and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified. Positions in this classification are in Medical Group II - Moderate Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require moderate physical effort using arms, legs, back, and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing or pulling of objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) 10-25 pounds, and occasionally over 25 pounds. Generally, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Samples of Duties: The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of the job duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed. Consequently, this information does not reflect Essential Functions for any given position in this classification. * Receives, identifies and moves deceased persons from refrigeration storage; and prepares deceased persons for autopsy exam and final disposition including removal from the Coroner facility. * Assists Pathologist in performing medico-legal autopsies to include the opening and closing of deceased persons, stitching the bodies, and removal and dissection of internal organs. * Maintains morgue and autopsy room in a clean, sanitary and orderly manner; cleans equipment; and checks for proper ventilation of the morgue and condition of equipment. * Takes photographs and records external identification characteristics of deceased persons such as height, weight, hair and eye color, and scars.

• Observes and reports conditions found that may be of value in an autopsy investigation. * Collects and prepares evidence, clothing, and specimens for lab examination; preserves, stores, and discards evidence, clothing, and specimens as directed or according to established procedures. * Orders and maintains autopsy laboratory and supplies. * Prepares bodies containing contagious or infectious diseases for transport. * Inventories and stores personal property of deceased persons. * Completes daily logs and activity reports. * May assist the Deputy Coroners as needed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: * Basic anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology; * Health and safety codes and precautions for handling decedents; * Sanitation methods and practices for cleaning floors, walls, and fixtures. Skills/Abilities to: * Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; * Establish and maintain effective working relationships; * Process and preserve deceased persons for autopsies; * Maintain facilities and equipment in a sanitary manner; * Tolerate exposure to decomposed human remains, foul smells, unpleasant sights, and handling of biohazardous materials; * Prepare clear and concise reports and keep accurate records; * Maintain facilities and equipment in a sanitary manner; * Follow written and oral instructions of a technical nature; * Exercise a high degree of maturity, integrity, and responsibility. Minimum Qualifications: Forensic Autopsy Technician applicants must qualify under one (1) of the options listed below: OPTION 1: Experience: Six (6) months of full-time, paid work experience in a medical setting. Education: Graduation from high school or successful completion of a General Education Development (GED) test indicating high school graduation equivalency. License: Possession of a valid driver's license may be required. OPTION 2: Education: Completion of fifteen (15) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system with at least (1) course in anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, forensics, life science, or a closely related field. License: Possession of a valid driver's license may be 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 (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline). * Please fully list your education/work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete and accurate education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) will result in disqualification of your application. * In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended. Please provide the school's name, school's location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), type of degree earned and which major or program was completed. Failure to completely list education within the job application may disqualify the applicant from consideration. * If qualifying under Option 2, you must clearly identify your qualifying education on boththe application and the supplemental questionnaire. Failure to completely list qualifying education within the application and supplemental questionnaire will result in the the disqualification of your application. * College/university transcripts may be requested to verify completion of qualifying 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 and time of this recruitment. You may attach a copy to your application; fax a copy to 559-455-4788, Attn: Sharayah Bell; or hand deliver a copy to our office. * Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. SELECTION PROCESS: Depending upon the number of applications meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for the process listed below: * Written Examination - Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the written examination process. The written examination is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, 2018. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 is notification has not been received one week priorto the exam date. Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to an additional 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: * Fresno County Employment Application - must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline. * Supplemental Questionnaire Please note: All required application materials must be received (online via our website or in person) by the filing deadline. Emailed and faxed application materials will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Online: Applications can be found at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fresnoca. Open 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 or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. In Person: Fresno County Human Resources Fresno County Plaza 2220 Tulare St., 14th Floor Fresno, CA 93721 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address). Online applicants may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/submitted?employerFolderName=fresnoca. 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: Sharayah Bell