Forensic Quality Specialist

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.


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- 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 Assistant Director of Forensic Operations, oversees the quality assurance/control activities associated with Morgue operations under the auspices of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). Typical tasks include but are not limited to the following:

- Maintains and measures the effectiveness of quality control programs for borough forensic operations.
- Assures compliance with mortuary decedent case intake and case release process.
- Maintains control over physical inventory of decedent remains, including medical examiner cases and claim only cases.
- Supervises decedent case reconciliation process.
- Report any problems and suggest improvements as appropriate.
- Assists in the development of Forensic SOPs.
- Interfaces with borough Deputy Chief Medical Examiner and the Administrator on Duty to resolve any issues.
- 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.

***Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position. FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL.***

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