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

Under the direction of the Director of Forensic Photography, provides oversight for Photography Unit administrative activities to ensure operational success. Typical tasks include but are not limited to the following:
- Manages schedule and timekeeping
- Assists in training less experienced photographers
- Assists with developing and maintaining protocols
- Assists in peer reviews of case work
- Assists in the hiring process
- In the absence of the Director of Photography may perform the duties of that position
- Takes autopsy, evidence, crime scene, disaster exercise, and other photos
- When undertaking field assignments in any borough office, monitors compliance with citywide forensic imaging procedures and assures that the necessities for proper, continued photographic operations are maintained.
- Assists in maintaining a high level of photographic quality throughout the agency.
- Assists other OCME staff in photographic projects.
- Operates a motor vehicle
- Performs other duties as required

1. Four years of full-time satisfactory experience acquired within the last twelve years as a photographer; or

2. Three years of such experience as described in "l" above plus two years of training in a approved photography program; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "l" or "2" above. Each
year of approved training will be considered equivalent to six months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least three years experience as a photographer.

Successful candidates should possess the following: 1. At least one year of supervisory experience 2. Experience managing a diverse staff 3. Conflict resolution & decision-making skills 4. Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office 365 suite 5. Must be highly organized and possess excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills 6. Must thoroughly understand the technical aspects of photography 7. Must be able to recognize and properly communicate quality control in both images and filing 8. Must demonstrate commitment and dependability

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.

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.