Tour Commander/Field Operations Manager

City of New York•New York, NY

12d•$132,000 - $132,000

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Tour Commander/Field Operations Manager supports the continuous operation of the Medicolegal Investigations Unit and provides operational coordination, field supervision, and advanced investigative support. The role helps ensure coordinated agency operations and may respond to death scenes across all five boroughs to supervise or facilitate investigations and perform Medicolegal Investigator duties as needed. The position is designated as essential and may require 24-hour availability during emergency events. Selected candidates must provide a DNA sample by swabbing. Employment requires authorization to work in the United States, although authorization is not required to apply. The City may be able to assist with employment-based visa sponsorship, but OCME does not guarantee sponsorship.

Requirements

External candidates must have at least five completed years of experience in death investigations.
Internal candidates must have at least three completed years of experience in death investigations, including at least one completed year of death investigations experience with the NYC OCME.
All candidates must have a valid New York State motor vehicle driver's license.

Responsibilities

Ensure unity of effort and command for agency operations.
Monitor and coordinate field deployment and operations, morgue services, body transportation, evidence handling, and identification.
Address, manage, and mitigate high-level case issues and operational issues.
Manage and disseminate operational reports and assignments.
Participate in OCME readiness and 24/7 response teams for potential or confirmed multi-fatality incidents.
Disseminate time-sensitive notifications as required.
Interface with religious leaders regarding religious objection cases.
Respond to inquiries from the public, other city officials, and agencies.
Interface with District Attorney Offices, the NYC Police Department, and other external agencies.
Respond to death scenes to supervise or facilitate investigations in progress and perform Medicolegal Investigator duties 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 Medicolegal Investigations Unit staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.