City of New York

Tour Commander/Field Operations Manager

City of New York  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

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.

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 general supervision, the Tour Commander/Field Operations Manager supports the continuous operation of the Medicolegal Investigations Unit and provides operational coordination, field supervision, and advanced investigative support. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Ensure unity of effort/command for Agency operations
  • Monitor and coordinate field deployment and operations, morgue services, body transportation, evidence handling and identification
  • Address, manage and mitigate high-level issues with cases
  • Manage and disseminate operational reports and assignments
  • Participates in OCME’s readiness and 24/7 response teams for potential or confirmed multi-fatality incidents.
  • Disseminate time sensitive notifications, as required
  • Address, manage and mitigate operational issues
  • Interface with religious leaders regarding religious objection cases.
  • Responds to inquiries from the public, other city officials and agencies
  • Interface with District Attorney Offices, NYC Police Department, and other external agencies.
  • Respond to death scenes to supervise/facilitate investigations in progress and perform duties of Medicolegal Investigators in all five boroughs as needed
  • Monitor and track vehicle usage and ensures compliance with OCME Fleet directives
  • Maintain operational scheduling and coverage
  • Provides advanced investigative support to Medical Examiners
  • Facilitates with onboarding and training of new MLI Unit staff
  • Performs other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

  1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, with specialization in criminalistics, forensic science, chemistry, biology, physics, molecular genetics, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, entomology, anthropology, ecology or a closely related scientific or engineering field.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

City of New York

About City of New York

The City of New York is the most iconic and dynamic city on the planet. With a population of more than 8.4 million people, New York is not only the largest city in the United States — it is the academic, cultural, commercial, and financial capital of the world.

City government is filled with opportunities for talented individuals seeking to improve their communities and make a meaningful difference in the lives of their fellow New Yorkers. Every day, the City’s more than 300,000 employees improve infrastructure, provide vital social services, build technology, protect health and safety, and so much more. Join us today at: http://www1.nyc.gov/jobs

The City of New York offers its employees:

• A chance to build the future of this city. New York City government is at the crossroads of where policy, great ideas, city services, and smart urban planning meet the lives and needs of every day New Yorkers.

• Competitive salary and benefits. Hiring packages include a competitive salary, health benefits, various pension plans, employee assistance programs, and individual retirement accounts.

• Diverse career opportunities. As the largest local government in the United States with more than 40 agencies, the City of New York offers a broad spectrum of opportunities — from education, housing development, and public health to sustainability, economic growth, technology, and emergency management.

• Career Satisfaction. As a City employee, you will have the chance to shape the future of New York City and improve the quality of life for your family, neighbors, and fellow New Yorkers.

• Equal Opportunity and Inclusion. The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discriminatory action against City employees and applicants for employment based on their actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ethnicity alienage, citizenship status, gender, religion, creed and all other protected categories.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
1898
Website
nyc.gov
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