Sacramento County covers 984 square miles and is home to the California state capital, 1.6 million residents, and seven incorporated cities: Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, Isleton, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento. The County is governed by five members of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, elected on a non-partisan basis to serve staggered four-year terms, each representing one of the five districts. Residents in Sacramento County have a variety of recreational, dining and entertainment options to choose from.
Sacramento County is offering a rare and rewarding leadership opportunity for an accomplished Forensic Pathologist to serve as the County’s next Chief Forensic Pathologist This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who values both hands-on casework and the chance to mentor the next generation of pathologists in a collegial, team-oriented environment. As the largest full-time forensic pathology operation in the region, Sacramento County offers meaningful impact, professional stability, and the ability to help shape the future of a service-driven Coroner’s Office. For the right leader—someone who brings technical excellence, sound judgment, compassion, and a passion for teaching—this position offers the ability to make a profound and lasting difference in a community known for its diversity, quality of life, and strong public safety partnerships.
The Chief will serve as a working technical leader, performing approximately 150 autopsies at minimum annually and providing clinical oversight, case consultation, and mentorship to two early-career forensic pathologists. The Chief Forensic Pathologist reports directly to the Coroner, who oversees the Department’s personnel, finance, and operational functions. As the only full-time pathologist team in the region, Sacramento County plays a vital role in regional death investigation, handling approximately 8,000 reportable deaths and approximately 2,000 examinations per year. They include record reviews, partial, full, and external examinations. The Coroner’s Office employs 40 full-time employees, and the approved Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget is $9,685,657. Please visit www.alliancerc.com for detailed information.
Total Compensation Range: $405,385.20 – $446,934.31
Apply on-line by February 23, 2026 for consideration, at www.allianceRC.com For questions, please contact Wesley Herman at wherman@alliancerc.com or Rick Armendariz at rarmendariz@alliancerc.com
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