Fleet & Logistics Specialist

City of New York•New York, NY

15h

About The Position

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. 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. 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 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. The Supervisor of Motor Transport is responsible for maintaining equipment, systems and capabilities. The Supervisor of Motor Transport oversees motor vehicle transportation, supervisors and operators, while also participating in day to day motor vehicle operations. The selected candidate will be responsible for initiating requisitions, ensuring the receiving and maintaining the status of automotive servicing equipment, tolls passes and other fleet related material. The position has an administrative function related to the supervision of the Motor Transport division and also includes assisting the OCME Special Operations Logistics department in disaster training and management procedures and other practical work components such as participating in OCME fleet operations. Lastly, this staff manages the property records in the Citywide GTS system to maintain compliance with State and Federal Grant Guidance.

Requirements

License Requirements - a valid chauffeur's license issued by the New York State Bureau of Motor Vehicles; AND 1. Seven (7) years of satisfactory experience in the operation or servicing of motor vehicles and/or motor driven equipment, including two (2) years of satisfactory experience in responsible charge of a motor vehicle or delivery service operation or a large phase thereof; or 2. Satisfactory completion of an approved 8th year of elementary school course of a satisfactory equivalent education, and five (5) years of satisfactory experience in the operation or servicing of motor vehicles and/or motor driven equipment, including two (2) years of satisfactory experience in responsible charge of a motor vehicle or delivery service operation or a large phase thereof; or 3. High school graduation, and three (3) years of satisfactory service in the operation or servicing of motor vehicles and/or motor driven equipment, including two (2) years of satisfactory experience in responsible charge of a motor vehicle or delivery service operation or a large phase thereof; or 4. A satisfactory equivalent.

Responsibilities

Assigns, trains, and supervises Motor Vehicle operator Supervisors’ and Operators.
Monitors the utilization of motor vehicles in order to initiate and maintain efficient scheduling of vehicle usage for pick-up and dispatching of OCME personnel and equipment.
Coordinates all documentation regarding Logistics, Transportation and Fleet Operations
Administers appropriate programs related to inspection, safety and safe driving, and proper vehicle and materials handling.
Investigates motor vehicle accidents and accidents to personnel, preparing accident reports and follow up documentation related to maintenance and mechanical issue response.
Keeps all equipment, tools and vehicles clean, functioning, and safeguarded in appropriate locations and ready for immediate deployment.
Responsible to research and design specifications for new equipment and process paperwork throughout the entire procurement process.
Maintains all motor transport vehicles and equipment to include overseeing contractors and vendors performing services on vehicles and equipment.
Maintains ETS / GTS equipment tracking software to manage and maintain motor transport inventory.
Provides logistic support for forensic-disaster response equipment during disaster response and training, and maintains competence in operation of all agency vehicles and machines.
Is available for 24/7 emergency response to incidents involving, or with the potential for, mass fatalities.
Maintains supply chain and assist with deployment of assets during an emergency.
May be assigned to perform to assist Mortuary Technicians with decedent removal duties
Other duties as assigned.