Forensic Mortuary Technician I

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.

We exist to provide answers in support of families, victims and community during times of profound need.

The core values of the OCME are to put the mission of the agency first, to be truly dedicated and to have integrity in every aspect of our professional life.

Under direction, oversees the activities of the mortuaries under the auspices of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME).

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE TITLE FORENSIC MORTUARY TECHNICIAN EXAM# IN ORDER TO APPLY.

Typical tasks include but are not limited to the following :

• Assists the Mortuary Borough Supervisor in the day-to-day operation.
• Perform all Mortuary Procedures (Autopsy, METT, and Check in, Storage, Release of Remains, and Fingerprinting).
• Prepares Incident Reports, Schedules and Statistics as needed.
• Checks Case Management System (CMS) and EDRS (Electronic Death Reporting System) for all documents (Death Certificates, Burial Permits) relating to the Intake and Release of Remains.
• Ensures that the Morgue is properly cleaned and sanitized Daily.
• Reports all complaints, accidents and any incidents within the Mortuary to the proper personnel.
• Performs all City Morgue Technician Duties as needed.
• Weigh remains, lift remains onto autopsy table and assist Medical Examiners in all autopsy procedures.
• Boxes and Loads City Burial as needed.
• Drives to death scenes to perform case pick up.
• Required to operate a motor vehicle.
• Takes Fingerprints of remains before, during or after autopsy.
• Performs in-house case reconciliations.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

1. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization 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.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

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Residency RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.