Tour Commander/Field Operations Manager

Tour Commander/Field Operations Manager

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• DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE

Posted on

10/26/2026

• Full-time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

• No exam required

Department

OCME - Medicolegal Inv

Salary range: $68,213.00 – $132,000.00

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Job Description

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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.

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

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. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure unity of effort/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 issues with cases
• Manage and disseminate operational reports and assignments
• Participates in OCME’s readiness and 24/7 response teams for potential or confirmed multi-fatality incidents.
• Disseminate time sensitive notifications, as required
• Address, manage and mitigate operational issues
• Interface with religious leaders regarding religious objection cases.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, other city officials and agencies
• Interface with District Attorney Offices, NYC Police Department, and other external agencies.
• Respond to death scenes to supervise/facilitate investigations in progress and perform duties of Medicolegal Investigators in all five boroughs as needed
• Monitor and track vehicle usage and ensures compliance with OCME Fleet directives
• Maintain operational scheduling and coverage
• Provides advanced investigative support to Medical Examiners
• Facilitates with onboarding and training of new MLI Unit staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

CRIMINALIST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - 2184C

Minimum Qualifications

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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

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A motor vehicle driver’s license in the state of New York is required. A minimum of 1-2 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred candidates should demonstrate experience in medicolegal death investigation or related forensic field operations the ability to coordinate time-sensitive assignments and operational coverage strong written and verbal communication skills sound judgment when addressing operational issues and experience working with Medical Examiners, law enforcement, City agencies, external partners, and investigative staff.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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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

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NYC Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

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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.

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Job ID

808131

Posted until

12/05/2026

Title code

2184C

Civil service title

CRIMINALIST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Tour Commander/Field Operations Manager

• Experience level: Manager

Job level

M1

Number of positions

1

Work location

421 East 26th Street NY NY

• Category: Administration & Human Resources

Tour Commander/Field Operations Manager