Administrator on Duty (Forensic Mortuary Technician III)

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 Deputy Director of Mortuary Services, the candidate 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:

- Visits OCME's Forensic Pathology Centers to monitor operations and resolve problems. When on site or from a central location, contracts mortuary supervisors or other appropriate staff concerning problems requiring immediate resolution.
- Resolves issues related to the recovery, and transport of decedents, as well as case check-in /case check-out, and problems or issues with CMS; works with funeral directors to facilitate release of decedents to their care; works with the Tour Commander to coordinate death scene investigations and recovery of decedents.
- Oversees the work of mortuary and transportation staff, motor vehicle operators, and auxiliary staff; holds staff meetings as needed to discuss mortuary issues and procedures; evaluates staff performance; recommends disciplinary actions as needed.
- Coordinates and monitors transportation functions and staff, including rerouting of vehicles and staff by adjusting schedules and assignments as situations arise; arranges for emergency road services for vehicles that breakdown during off hours; arranges for towing by contracted vendor; assists in the coordination of city burial transportation.
- Works with the Medicolegal Investigator in-charge or Tour Commander to resolve assignment or case related issues city-wide, ensuring smooth and effective operations.
- Serves as Borough Supervisor as needed.
- Assists in signing in/out decedents during "off hours" at any of OCME's Forensic Pathology Centers.
- Reports to accident locations involving agency staff/vehicles and to death scenes as needed
- Coordinates City Burial operations as needed.
- Liaises with NYPD, FDNY, NYCEM, and other outside entities as needed.
- Handles any administrative issues that arise involving the agency and communicates with upper administration as necessary for direction.
- Prepares reports and keeps records.
- Operates a motor vehicle.
- Performs other duties as required.

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 United 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.

FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL.***

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