NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Forensic Autopsy Services Unit Supervisor
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, New York, us, 10261
Forensic Autopsy Services Unit Supervisor
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, or suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner. Our core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine. We exist to provide answers in support of families and communities during times of profound need.
Core Values
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
Reporting Line and General Oversight Under the Direction of the Assistant Director of Forensic Operations, oversees the activities of Autopsy Operations under the auspices of the Office Of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME).
Responsibilities
Manages schedule and timekeeping
Assists in training less experienced Forensic Autopsy Services Unit (FASU) staff
Assists with developing and maintaining protocols
Assists in peer reviews of case work
Assists in the hiring process
Participates in the training and assignment of FASU staff
Supervises inventory levels of all FPCs to ensure appropriate stock is maintained
Assists in maintaining a high level of quality control in autopsy operations
In the absence of the Assistant Director of Forensic Operations may perform the duties of that position
Completes complex and varied tasks required to assist a medical examiner in an autopsy exam
Assists medical examiners with all aspects of the postmortem examination including evisceration, dissection and restoration of the body
Weighs remains, lifts remains onto autopsy table, and assists Medical Examiners in all autopsy procedures
Takes fingerprints of remains before, during, or after autopsy
Coordinates with faculty to support the training of fellows, residents, medical students, and other personnel
Works with medical examiners and pathology coordinators to arrange and assist with specialized examinations (i.e. Neuropath & cardiac pathology)
Performs advanced fingerprint and identification techniques
Oversees the work of FASU staff and staff assigned to autopsy
Holds staff meetings to resolve FASU issues as needed
Evaluates staff performance as needed
Supervises City Mortuary Technicians, Forensic Mortuary Technician I, Forensic Mortuary Technician II, and autopsy operations as needed
Works with supervisors and management to develop and implement autopsy operations and FASU SOPs
Verifies recorded information in CMS (i.e. personal property)
Handles any administrative issues that arise involving the agency and communicates with leadership as necessary for direction
Prepares reports and keeps records
Liaises with Health and Safety Officer
Required to operate a motor vehicle
Perform autopsy equipment maintenance and accountability
Ensures records and FASU logs are reconciled and correct
Prepares Incident Reports, Schedules and Statistics as needed
Ensure the autopsy suites are properly stocked and operationally prepared at all times
Performs all City Morgue Technician duties, Forensic Mortuary Technician I duties and Forensic Mortuary Technician II duties as needed
Performs other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of full‑time satisfactory experience in mortuary and/or autopsy work
For Assignment to Level II: one additional year of the experience described above, for a total of two years
For Assignment to Level III: three additional years of experience as described above, for a total of four years; two years of the experience must have been in a supervisory capacity, e.g., at Assignment Level II
Preferred Skills
Postmortem care specialist skills
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word processing and spreadsheet applications
Ability to provide support to staff when issues arise relating to CMS
Highly organized with excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
Supervisory experience covering multiple disciplines
Additional Information 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 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. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement: New 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. Discuss with the agency representative at interview.
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 characteristic.
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Core Values
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
Reporting Line and General Oversight Under the Direction of the Assistant Director of Forensic Operations, oversees the activities of Autopsy Operations under the auspices of the Office Of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME).
Responsibilities
Manages schedule and timekeeping
Assists in training less experienced Forensic Autopsy Services Unit (FASU) staff
Assists with developing and maintaining protocols
Assists in peer reviews of case work
Assists in the hiring process
Participates in the training and assignment of FASU staff
Supervises inventory levels of all FPCs to ensure appropriate stock is maintained
Assists in maintaining a high level of quality control in autopsy operations
In the absence of the Assistant Director of Forensic Operations may perform the duties of that position
Completes complex and varied tasks required to assist a medical examiner in an autopsy exam
Assists medical examiners with all aspects of the postmortem examination including evisceration, dissection and restoration of the body
Weighs remains, lifts remains onto autopsy table, and assists Medical Examiners in all autopsy procedures
Takes fingerprints of remains before, during, or after autopsy
Coordinates with faculty to support the training of fellows, residents, medical students, and other personnel
Works with medical examiners and pathology coordinators to arrange and assist with specialized examinations (i.e. Neuropath & cardiac pathology)
Performs advanced fingerprint and identification techniques
Oversees the work of FASU staff and staff assigned to autopsy
Holds staff meetings to resolve FASU issues as needed
Evaluates staff performance as needed
Supervises City Mortuary Technicians, Forensic Mortuary Technician I, Forensic Mortuary Technician II, and autopsy operations as needed
Works with supervisors and management to develop and implement autopsy operations and FASU SOPs
Verifies recorded information in CMS (i.e. personal property)
Handles any administrative issues that arise involving the agency and communicates with leadership as necessary for direction
Prepares reports and keeps records
Liaises with Health and Safety Officer
Required to operate a motor vehicle
Perform autopsy equipment maintenance and accountability
Ensures records and FASU logs are reconciled and correct
Prepares Incident Reports, Schedules and Statistics as needed
Ensure the autopsy suites are properly stocked and operationally prepared at all times
Performs all City Morgue Technician duties, Forensic Mortuary Technician I duties and Forensic Mortuary Technician II duties as needed
Performs other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of full‑time satisfactory experience in mortuary and/or autopsy work
For Assignment to Level II: one additional year of the experience described above, for a total of two years
For Assignment to Level III: three additional years of experience as described above, for a total of four years; two years of the experience must have been in a supervisory capacity, e.g., at Assignment Level II
Preferred Skills
Postmortem care specialist skills
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word processing and spreadsheet applications
Ability to provide support to staff when issues arise relating to CMS
Highly organized with excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
Supervisory experience covering multiple disciplines
Additional Information 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 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. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement: New 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. Discuss with the agency representative at interview.
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 characteristic.
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