Leader, Forensic Autopsy & Imaging Operations

DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City seeks a Deputy Director of Medicolegal to lead forensic photography, radiography, PMCT, and autopsy support services. You will develop procedures, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality case processing across units.

Flexibility for emergency activations and on-call coverage is required for this senior civil service role. Qualified candidates will have a NYS license or registration in a relevant field and substantial medicolegal investigator

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of forensic photography services, ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent documentation in support of medicolegal investigations.
• Manage forensic radiography and PMCT operations, including the implementation of imaging protocols, quality assurance measures, and staff competency development.
• Coordinate and oversee forensic autopsy support services to ensure efficient case processing and effective support to forensic pathologists.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized operating procedures and quality standards for forensic photography, radiography, PMCT, and autopsy support functions.
• Supervise assigned staff, including scheduling, workload distribution, training, performance management, and professional development activities.
• Monitor operational performance and workflow across all assigned units, identifying and addressing issues that impact service delivery, case throughput, or quality.
• Coordinate with pathology, investigations, records, and other agency units to support efficient operations and continuity of case-related services.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, accreditation, health and safety, and agency requirements governing forensic operations.
• Oversee the maintenance, testing, and operational readiness of imaging equipment and other assigned resources; coordinate equipment repairs, upgrades, and replacement planning as needed.
• Manage inventory and procurement of supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to support forensic photography, radiography, PMCT, and autopsy services operations.
• Serve as essential personnel and maintain availability to support agency operations during emergencies, continuity of operations activations, and mass fatality incidents, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

New York State Physician Assistant license

New York State Nurse Practitioner Registration

Medicolegal Investigator experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City seeks a Deputy Director of Medicolegal to lead forensic photography, radiography, PMCT, and autopsy support services. You will develop procedures, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality case processing across units.

Flexibility for emergency activations and on-call coverage is required for this senior civil service role. Qualified candidates will have a NYS license or registration in a relevant field and substantial medicolegal investigator