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Job DescriptionThe 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.JOB DESCRIPTION
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 the direction of the Deputy Chief Medical Examiner, receives training and performs professional forensic science work to support the operations of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) Forensic Pathology & Family Service Center. Typical tasks include but are not limited to the following:
Serve as Discovery Law liaison for NYPD, District Attorney Offices and OCME
Draft and produce reports and documentation in accordance with Federal and State laws, accreditation requirements, and department procedures
Prepare and assemble data related to results of scientific testing
Retrieve each test batch from the instrument computers
Compile test batches
Separate each specimen, control and calibrator by specific case
Compile, collate and scan data by specific case
Upload to the network for the paralegals to perform legal redactions
Receives on-the-job training in the examination of physical evidence
Maintain inventory of biological samples
Assist Medical Examiners, Forensic Toxicologists and/or Forensic Biologists in handling requests for records
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qual Requirements
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.
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.
In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals must have one of the following:
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.
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:
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.
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:
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
A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling four years of experience, as described above.
Preferred SkillsSuccessful candidates should have experience working in an accredited laboratory facility.Additional InformationSPECIAL NOTE
1. Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you were educated in a foreign school you must submit an evaluation of your foreign education from an approved organization with your resume.
1. In case of an emergency, your position may be designated as essential staff.
2. Candidates must demonstrate accurate color vision in order to notice subtle shades of color in the detection of body fluids and colorimetric test when performing jobs.
3. An approved internship in criminalistics or forensic science or eighteen master’s degree level credits in one of the specialization areas described above is equivalent to one year qualifying experience.To ApplyTO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: nyc.gov/careersPlease note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted for this position.Residency RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this positionJob ID: 422245# of Positions: 3Business Title: Forensic Coordinator (Criminalist IA)Civil Service Title: CRIMINALISTTitle Classification: Non-CompetitiveJob Category: HealthCareer Level: Experienced (non-manager)Work Location: 421 East 26th Street NY NYDivision/Work Unit: OCME-DNATitle Code No: 2184901Level: 01Proposed Salary Range: 51,862.00 - 51,862.00 (Annual)POSTING DATE: 11/08/2019POST UNTIL: Until Filled
