Supervising Deputy Coroner (Open & Promotional)

County of San MateoSan Mateo, CA
Onsite

About The Position

The County of San Mateo Coroner's Office is seeking a dedicated and compassionate candidate to fill the role of Supervising Deputy Coroner. This position involves providing services with efficiency, courtesy, and respect. The recruitment is open and promotional, and interested candidates can find detailed information in the job brochure. The Coroner's Office has a new location, and current openings are available. Directions for applying are provided below.

Requirements

  • Application screening based on application and responses to supplemental questions.
  • Panel interview, which may include a written exercise.
  • Potential application appraisal of education and experience or further evaluation of work experience to group applicants by level of qualification.
  • Must participate in examinations at their own expense.
  • Resume.
  • Cover letter (no more than 3 pages) including responses to supplemental questions.
  • Standard County employment application form.
  • Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form.
  • Resume will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials.
  • Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

Nice To Haves

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Providing services with efficiency, courtesy, and respect.
  • Supervising Deputy Coroners.
  • Supporting or leading Deputy Coroners through complex or difficult cases.
  • Leading a team to achieve organizational goals.
  • Modeling enthusiasm, competence, and commitment toward the mission and vision of the organization.
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