This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.

The San Francisco Department of Public Health is accepting applications in Class 2520 Morgue Attendant

• Application Opening – Tuesday, October 11, 2022
• Application Deadline – Tuesday, October 25, 2022
• Compensation: $38.625 - $46.9625 Hourly; $80,340.00 - $97,682.00 Annually
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
• Shifts: Variable; may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays.
  Depending on the needs of the operation
• Employment Type: Part-Time

DPH Statement of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the diversity of its workforce. All employees are required to participate in the Department of Public Health's work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity through: 

• Commitment to providing exceptional care and services to all residents of the City and County of San Francisco service population, with heightened awareness of responsiveness to racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse members of the service population and the DPH workforce. 
• Desire and commitment to lead and participate in anti-racism, racial justice, and equity work that improves quality of patient care and employee experiences; along with the commitment and fortitude to drive change in these areas. 
• Desire to work with, relate to, serve, and support a diverse service population and workforce. 
• Commitment to health equity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

Under supervision, transfer remains of deceased persons and surgical specimens to autopsy room and prepares bodies for post-mortem examinations; prepares and releases bodies to morticians, keeps morgue and autopsy room and equipment in clean and orderly condition; and under supervision assists with autopsy procedures; and performs related duties as required. Nature of work involves considerable physical effort and manual dexterity. Rabies exposure is possible.

• Brings bodies of deceased persons from ward to morgue; wraps bodies in sheets and places in refrigerated compartments; checks storage box for proper temperature and anatomical position and proper identification of body.
• Prepares bodies for post-mortem examination and pathological study by cleaning and washing, using necessary solutions; sets up instruments and containers for autopsy; places bodies on autopsy tables.
• Prepares bodies for release to mortician after post-mortem examination by sewing up cavities, aspirating fluids and cleaning bodies.
• Picks up tissue specimens from surgery and other clinics and performs specimen grossing, and specimen disposal or releases as requested.
• Receives animal specimens and prepares them for examination, performs specimen dissection, and prepares tissue for testing at a reference laboratory.
• Cleans autopsy room and sterilizes instruments and equipment delivers soiled linen to laundry, returns clean linen to morgue and storage room, and performs disposal of chemical and biological waste.

The 2520 Morgue Attendant performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Possession of an associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent courses with concentration in Biological Sciences and Anatomy from an accredited college or university; AND

Experience:
Six (6) months of experience conducting autopsies or surgical grossing in a hospital or medical examiner setting.

Note: One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.) Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing deadline unless otherwise noted

SELECTION PROCEDURES
Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight: Qualifying): This Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications for this position. Applicants must also complete the official application. It is essential that applicants provide complete information in identifying their education, experience and training. The Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Supplemental Questionnaire Examination: (Weight = 100%): Qualified candidates will be sent a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) exam that must be completed by the set date. Candidates will be evaluated on their relative knowledge, skill and ability levels in job-related areas. A passing score must be achieved on the SQ in order to be placed/ranked on the Eligible List. Candidate responses on the Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be changed once submitted. Candidates will be placed in rank order according to their final score on the SQ. 
Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated in relations to the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this class which may include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of the techniques involved in the handling and preparation of bodies of deceased persons for post- mortem examinations or burial; Knowledge of hospital methods and procedures; Knowledge of the care of surgical instruments and equipment;  Ability and skill to follow written and oral instructions, prepare simple records; Skill to deal tactfully and courteously with morticians and members of the family of deceased persons; Ability to handle remains of deceased persons

Eligible List: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores, and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible lists, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available to public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g. as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of six (6) months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of Three scores. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. The department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures to make final hiring decisions.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found here.
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.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Please take the time to thoroughly complete the application. 

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications, and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules.

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

COVID-19 Policies
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Medical Examination Prior to Hiring
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Note on ICARE
Other Conditions of Employment and Important Information
Information About the Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker
ADA Accommodations
Veteran's Preference
Seniority Credit in Promotional Examinations
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Diane Zhou at [email protected] or (415) 554-2913.

-  Commitment to providing first-class care and service to all members of the DPH service population, with heightened sensitivity and awareness to racial, ethnic, and culturally diverse members of the DPH’s workforce and patient populations.

-  Desire and commitment to lead and participate in antiracism, racial justice, and equity work that impacts quality of patient care, and improvements in employee experiences; along with the commitment and fortitude to push and drive change in these areas.

-  Desire to work with, relate to, serve, and support a diverse workforce and patient population.

-  Commitment to health equity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, and sexuality.

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

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.