Forensic Quality Specialist

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.

OCME seeks a candidate who will possess minimally the technical skills listed. Under the direction of the Deputy 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 case intake and case release process.
• Maintains control over physical inventory of remains, including medical examiner cases and claim only cases.
• Supervises case reconciliation process. Reports any problems and suggests 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.

Minimum 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.

2. For Assignment to Assignment Level I - B

In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements For All Assignment Levels" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level I-B individuals must have at least one year of satisfactory full-time experience in criminalistics, forensic science or analytic chemistry, or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.

3. In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals must have one of the following :

1. One year of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B; or 2. One additional year of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of two years of such experience;

or 3. A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling two years of experience as described above.

4. In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" for Assignment Level I-B above, to be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must have one of the following :

1. Two years of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B and / or II; or 2. Two additional years of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of three years of such experience;

or 3. A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling three years of experience as described above.

5. For Assignment to Assignment Level IV

In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" for Assignment Level I-B above, to be assigned to Assignment Level IV, individuals must have one of the following :

1. Three years of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B, II, and / or III; or 2. Three additional years of experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of four years of such experience; or

3. A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling four years of experience, as described above.

Preferred Skills

Successful candidates should possess the following : 1.Preferred degree specialization or experience in the forensic sciences, such as forensic anthropology, medicolegal investigations, certified pathology assistant, or related field.

2.Strong computer skills including Word and Excel. 3.Must be highly organized and possess excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.

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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