Project Specialist

**This is a temporary position with a 12 month duration**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 needsDutiesUnder the direction of the General Counsel and other attorneys within the OCME Legal Department, with latitude for independent judgment and decision making, the selected candidate will assist the OCME Legal Department with various administrative tasks and substantive assignments. Duties will include, but not be limited to the following: Work closely with the HR Project Coordinator, leadership, and management Lead the requisition, build, implementation, and training of a HRIS liaising with all stakeholders appropriately Spearhead the development of unified standard operating procedures Analyze current workflows and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and employee experience Collect, analyze, and present metrics to support decision-making and strategic planning Streamlining and pushing forward existing projects including records and data migration, ensuring adherence to regulations Monitor adoption and feedback to refine program and ensure success Support internal audits appropriately, providing reports and data appropriatelySpecial 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 AuthorizationAuthorization to work in the Unites 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 SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL.***INVESTIGATOR (DISCIPLINE) HMH - 95599Minimum Qualifications A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of the fields of accounting, auditing, correction administration, criminal justice administration and planning, forensic science, inspection, investigation, law enforcement, personnel administration, police science, and/or security, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.Preferred Skills Experience in project management/coordination - Experience with procuring and implementing a new system - Experience with complete Microsoft Office SuitePublic Service Loan ForgivenessAs 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 RequirementNew 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 InformationThe 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.