Tour Commander/Field Operations Manager

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; All (MO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health department is seeking a Tour Commander/Field Operations Manager to oversee various operational activities, manage reports, and respond to incidents. This role requires a strong background in forensic science and involves collaboration with multiple agencies. The position offers a competitive salary and is part of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Responsibilities

• Manage and disseminate operational reports and assignments.
• Participate in OCME’s readiness and 24/7 response teams for multi-fatality incidents.
• Respond to death scenes to supervise investigations.

Education

Baccalaureate degree in criminalistics, forensic science, chemistry, biology, physics, molecular genetics, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, entomology, anthropology, ecology

Tools

Motor vehicle driver’s license

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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

Job Description

The Tour Commander will be responsible for a wide range of activities, including, but not limited to:

• Manage and disseminate operational reports and assignments
• Participate 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.
• Respond 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 ensure compliance with OCME Fleet directives
• Maintain operational scheduling and coverage
• Provide advanced investigative support to Medical Examiners
• Facilitate onboarding and training of new MLI Unit staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• A motor vehicle driver’s license in the state of New York is required.

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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

NYC Residency is not required for this position.

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.

Salary Range: $66,066.00 – $132,000.00

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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