Job Listing for Chief Medical Examiner at San Francisco Medical Examiner's Office
Position | Chief Medical Examiner |
Agency | San Francisco Medical Examiner's Office |
Position Type | |
Salary | Not listed |
On-Call | |
Closing Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
Phone |
Country | United States of America |
Address | |
City | San Francisco |
State | CA |
Zip | |
County |
Description
City and County of San Francisco
Chief Medical Examiner
The City and County of San
Francisco is conducting a national search for the position of Chief Medical
Examiner. This at-will executive position is a career opportunity in the 13th
largest American city in a Medical Examiner’s Office with a unique and
stimulating investigative workload. This executive-level position is appointed
by and serves at the pleasure of the City Administrator and Mayor of the City
and County of San Francisco. In addition to performing the duties of a forensic
pathologist, the Chief Medical Examiner serves as department head and is
responsible for the overall administrative and operational effectiveness of the
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The Office has a budget of $10.7 million and
an authorized staff of 39 professionals, 4 of which are Assistant Medical
Examiners. The Office is a 24/7 operation with an in-house toxicology lab and
staff, including a Forensic Laboratory Director.
This position requires
a Graduation from an accredited school of
medicine or osteopathy and senior management experience in a Medical Examiner’s
Office of similar size, scope, and complexity in the practice of pathology. An applicant must possess (or have the
ability to possess) a license to practice medicine in the State of California,
as well as a State of California Department of Public Health X-ray Supervisor
and Operator Certificate or Permit (or the ability to obtain one within 6
months of hire date). Applicants must also have certifications from the
American Board of Pathology in 1) Anatomic and Clinical Pathology or Anatomic
Pathology, and 2) Forensic Pathology.
The annual salary range
is up to $374,000. The starting salary will depend on qualifications and career
accomplishments. In addition to competitive salaries, the City and County
offers flexible benefit plans with pre-tax elections that include: medical and
dental insurance; retirement plan; deferred compensation plan; long-term
disability plan; life insurance; paid management training program; 11 paid
holidays per year; 5 floating holidays per year; 10 to 20 vacation days per
year depending on years of service; and 5 days of paid executive leave per
year.
Candidates should apply by July
17, 2020. Interested candidates should email a compelling cover letter
and comprehensive resume to apply@ralphandersen.com. If
you have any questions or wish to discuss the opportunity further, please contact
Robert Burg at (916) 630-4900. Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com.