Coroner Forensic Technician

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.
About the Position
A Coroner Forensic Technician prepares bodies of deceased persons for autopsy and assists a pathologist in the autopsy process; maintains the autopsy room in a clean and orderly condition; and assists with the collection and preparation of tissue specimens for autopsy.
Persons employed in this class must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and be subject to call back duty.
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience: One year of mortuary or laboratory pathology experience.
License or Certificate:*
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
The Recruitment Process
Application Deadline5:00 pm (PST) on April 12, 2024Application ScreeningBy April 15, 2024Supplemental Questions Scoring Week of April 15, 2024
Supplemental questions will be scored by the subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Oral Panel Interview Week of April 28, 2024 (Tentative)Establish Eligibility ListBy May 10, 2024
Only the most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.To view the full job description, including the example of duties, please click here: Coroner Forensic Technician.
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (Cal. Gov. Code § 3101.)
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.
ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Type: Full Time