Coordinator of Mortuary & Response Operations

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence by accident by suicide suddenly when in apparent health when unattended by a physician in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person. Our core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine. We exist to provide answers in support of families and communities during times of profound need.

The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.

• Commitment : Dedicated to the mission at all times
• Accountability : Responsible to each other and the community
• Resilience : Adapt in the face of adversity
• Excellence : Achieve and maintain the highest quality
• Service : Innovate to meet evolving needs

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Mortuary Operations & Response with latitude for independent judgment oversees the activities of the mortuaries under the auspices of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME); performs related work. Typical tasks include the following :

SPECIAL NOTE :

Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing.

This position has been identified as essential. During emergency events essential positions may require 24-hour availability.

WORK AUTHORIZATION :

Authorization to work in the Unites States is required for this position. Office of Chief Medical Examiner does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications extensions or status changes including STEM / OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

TO APPLY :

Please submit resume and cover letter to Job ID# 739393

FORENSIC MORTUARY TECHNICIAN-C - 5204A

Qualifications :

Qualification Requirements

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mortuary and / or autopsy work.

For Assignment to Level II

In addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements described above to be assigned to Assignment Level II candidates must have one additional year of the experience described above for a total of two years of experience.

For Assignment to Assignment Level III

In addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements described above to be assigned to Assignment Level III candidates must have three additional years of experience as described above for a total of four years of experience; two years of the experience must have been in a supervisory capacity e.g. at Assignment Level II.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Risk Management,Negiotiation,Operational management,Smartsheets,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience,Financial Planning

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1