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Job Description

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 selected candidate will:

- Lead the review and assessment of candidate qualifications, ensuring timely referral of highly qualified resumes to hiring managers for further evaluation.

- Oversee follow-up communications with candidates to ensure completion of onboarding milestones within established timelines, proactively identifying and resolving delays.

- Facilitate and deliver agency-specific orientation sessions for new hires, providing guidance, resources, and ongoing support to promote a successful transition.

- Prepare job offers, release letters, and other formal correspondence, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with agency policies.

- Represent the agency at job fairs, and recruitment events to strengthen talent pipelines and promote organizational visibility.

- Coordinate and participate in interviews as the HR representative, offering structured support to hiring managers and candidates throughout the selection process.

- Partner closely with hiring managers to confirm start dates and ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new employees.

- Manage processing of candidates to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) for employment clearances and medical processing.

- Administer civil service list actions in accordance with agency and citywide regulations, ensuring full compliance.

- Build and maintain strong working relationships with HR partners across the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), DOHMH, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), and other relevant agencies.

- Process DP-2001s, DP-72s, and perform essential timekeeping functions, including overtime requests, punch corrections, and timesheet submissions/adjustments to support accurate payroll and attendance management.

- Provide leadership and supervision to staff as needed, offering guidance, training, and support to ensure high-quality performance and service delivery.

- Perform additional duties as assigned to advance recruitment operations, HR initiatives, and overall agency effectiveness.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing.

This position has been identified as essential. During emergency events, essential positions may require 24-hour availability.

WORK AUTHORIZATION:

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. Office of Chief Medical Examiner does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

*Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position. FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECCT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

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.

Salary Min: $ 62,868.00

Salary Max: $ 90,000.00