Chief Advisor to Deputy Commissioner

Chief Advisor to Deputy Commissioner Apply Chief Advisor to Deputy Commissioner Agency: DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE Posted on: 01/05/2024 Job type: Full-time Location NYC-ALL BOROS Title Classification: No exam required Department OCME - Medicolegal Inv Salary range: $58,700.
00 – $128,000.
00 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 Commissioner of Forensic Operations & Investigations, provides strategic counsel to the key agency leadership in support of creating and maintaining cross-departmental relationships to enable leadership success.
Typical tasks include but are not limited to the following: - Provide direct support and advisement to the Deputy Commissioner on matters of division management and initiative implementation with regards to all aspects of the division - Build and develop relationships with division leadership for increased efficiency and effective responsiveness - Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including other City and State agencies, religious organizations, community organizations, donor organizations, amongst others - Schedule and facilitate internal and external meetings - Provide administrative support/problem solving - Oversee strategic initiatives/projects, from development through successful execution - Advise on hiring key personnel in addition to their onboarding and the tracking of personnel matters - Draft, distribute and respond to internal and external communications - Participate in grant program and division budget/financial oversight, including capital new needs requests - Improve current processes and optimize organizational procedures for efficiency and productivity - Provide Chief of Staff, Public Information Officer, and other senior leadership situational updates on high profile cases and incidents - Collect, organize, and distribute data and reports regarding the division’s performance, to include regular reporting, PMMR, and MMR - Draft memos, background documents, presentation materials, reports, and other documents - Develop and implement training to improve professional development of staff - Assess productivity of units within the division through written and oral reports from subordinates, regular staff meetings and direct observation.
Ensures division staff are informed of Agency policies - Represent the Deputy Commissioner in his absence - Visit borough offices and OCME locations to ensure locations are operating as expected - Provide 24/7/365 availability to respond to urgent matters of the division and agency, including participation in the agency’s MESORT and disaster response schedule - Supervise staff as appropriate - Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications 1.
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 Successful candidates should possess the following: 1.
Preferred degree specialization or experience in the forensic sciences, such as forensic anthropology, medicolegal investigations, certified pathology assistant, or related field.
2.
Strong computer skills including Office 365 suite applications 3.
Must be highly organized and possess excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
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 New York City 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.
Minimum Qualifications 1.
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 Successful candidates should possess the following:\n\n1.
\tPreferred degree specialization or experience in the forensic sciences, such as forensic anthropology, medicolegal investigations, certified pathology assistant, or related field.
\n2.
\tStrong computer skills including Office 365 suite applications\n3.
\tMust be highly organized and possess excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
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 New York City 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.
Job ID 621981 Title code 2184C Civil service title CRIMINALIST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Title classification Non-Competitive-5 Business title Chief Advisor to Deputy Commissioner Posted until 2024-02-03 Experience level: Experienced (non-manager) Number of positions 1 Work location 421 East 26th Street NY NY Category: Health