Deputy Chief of Staff

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.

Responsibilities

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 executive direction of the OCME Chief of Staff with wide latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, the Deputy Chief of Staff supports the Chief of Staff in the strategic planning, development and management of projects and complex initiatives concerning the programmatic and broad policy issues impacting the OCME. The Deputy Chief of Staff is primarily responsible for ensuring that priorities of the Chief Medical Examiner are achieved and works with executive staff and the administration to achieve mission critical goals. The Deputy Chief of Staff will be responsible for a wide range of activities, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Working closely with the OCME Chief of Staff and Chief Medical Examiner in developing, leading, and executing agency head strategic initiatives, policies, projects, and collaborations, encompassing both internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinating and facilitating cross-divisional projects; develop recommendations on obtaining
  
  

optimum efficiency in the utilization of staff, resources, space, and other areas concerning OCME.

• Monitoring and assessing key performance metrics to identify areas of priority focus and action. Oversee and maintain development of Mayors Management Report.
• Planning for and managing executive staff, external partner and Mayor’s Office meetings including preparation of agendas, prep materials, and presentation.
• Serving as OCME primary liaison on inter/intra-agency meetings, convenings, and working groups, developing partnerships, initiatives and policies as directed.
• Monitor pending legislation and advise the CoS and agency head on matters that may impact OCME operations, propose and draft legislation as needed.
• Serving as OCME liaison to Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services team, intergovernmental liaisons
• Lead person on inter/intra-agency meetings, convenings, and working groups
  
  

developing partnerships, initiatives and policies as directed.

• 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.
• Improve current processes and optimize organizational procedures for efficiency and productivity.
• Draft memos, background documents, presentation materials, reports, and other documents
• Represent the Chief of Staff in his absence.
• Provide 24/7/365 availability to respond to urgent matters of the agency.
• Facilitate and chair the OCME Diversity Committee with a goal of fostering and celebrating diversity and equity within the agency,
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and four years of satisfactory, full-time community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, developing, evaluating and/or administering a large community service program or activity; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate education above the high school level may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 4 years. Graduate education beyond the baccalaureate degree may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, on the basis of 30 graduate credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 2 years. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational
  
  

equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of full-time experience in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Successful candidates should possess the following: 1.Licensed Attorney. 2.Preferred degree specialization or experience in the forensic sciences, such as forensic anthropology, medicolegal investigations, certified pathology assistant, or related field. 3.Strong computer skills including Office 365 suite applications. 4.Must be highly organized and possess excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

, $91,090.00 – $133,630.00