Salary : $121,846.40 - $152,339.20 Annually
Location : County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: H132D
Department: Coroner's Office
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 6/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 60B
DescriptionProviding services with efficiency, courtesy and respect.County of San Mateo Office of the CoronerThe County of San Mateo Coroner's Office is seeking a dedicated and compassionate candidate to fill the role of
Supervising Deputy Coroner.
Please review the
job brochure for details about the position.
Watch below to learn more about the new location of the Coroner's Office and current openings!
Directions for applying for this Open and Promotional recruitment are provided below.
Application/Examination Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. 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.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include a written exercise. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.
All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be electronically submitted online at
https://jobs.smcgov.org:- Resume
- Cover letter that is no more than 3 pages long and includes responses to the following supplemental questions (in this order):
- How has your experience, training, and/ or education prepared you for the role of Supervising Deputy Coroner? Explain what you consider the essential qualities to be for Supervising Deputy Coroner and provide examples of how you have demonstrated those qualities.
- Provide an example of a time when you supported or led a Deputy Coroner through a complex or difficult case. Describe the challenges involved, the actions you took to assist or provide guidance, and the outcome of your efforts.
- Provide an example of how you have successfully led a team to achieve an important organizational goal. Then, describe how you model enthusiasm, competence, and commitment toward the mission and vision of your organization. Why is this important?
IMPORTANT:
Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the
"Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to
https://jobs.smcgov.org/to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINEFinal Filing Date: Friday, June 26, 2026, by 11:59 PM PSTApplicant Screening: Week of June 29, 2026
Panel Interviews: Week of July 13, 2026
HR Contact: Lealoa Numera (06122026) (Supervising Deputy Coroner - H132)
We invite you to explore our page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)
In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.
As a County employee, you'll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.
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IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit a resume and cover letter with responses to the supplemental questions listed on the application. Your responses will give us additional information about your training and experience as related to this position and will be rated as part of the examination process.
Be concise and specific. Completeness, neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the rating process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses. Failure to submit all required documents/ responses may result in your application being rejected. - I have read and understand this important information.
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The Supervising Deputy Coroner position requires applicants to have graduated from high school or to possess an educational equivalent. Are you able to provide proof of graduation or equivalent (i.e., high school diploma, GED, etc.) prior to employment?
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San Mateo County Coroner's Office is a California POST agency and requires all Deputy Coroners to possess a California Basic POST Certificate or higher. Do you possess a California Basic POST Certificate or higher?
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The Supervising Deputy Coroner position requires shift work 24 hours a day, seven days per week, including holidays. In addition, this position may require on-call availability to respond to incidents outside of scheduled shifts. The Supervising Deputy Coroner may be subject to overtime beyond the end of a shift, mandatory overtime, or coverage for unplanned vacancies or emergencies. Are you able and willing to commit to this type of work environment?
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How did you learn about this position?
- County of San Mateo Website
- County of San Mateo Job Interest Card Notification
- County Hosted Virtual Event
- County Hosted Job Fair
- CalOpps.org
- Civic Match
- College/University Career Center
- Community-based Organization Posting
- Facebook/Instagram
- Friend or Relative
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- LinkedIn
- Professional Publication/Website (Please specify in next question)
- X (formerly called Twitter)
- Zip Recruiter
- Other (Please specify in next question)
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If you answered, "Professional Publication/Website" or "Other" to the above question, please indicate below how you learned about this position. Your response to this question will help us in better marketing County jobs. Type NA if not applicable.
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