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About the Role

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) seeks an attorney to serve as the agency’s Assistant Chief Integrity and Standards Officer, supporting the newly established Integrity and Standards Office (ISO). The ISO is responsible for identifying, investigating and addressing fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct and other integrity related concerns across the agency’s 24/7 operations. The role requires robust investigative, analytical, and writing skills complemented by sound judgment, strong communication and interpersonal abilities. A genuine interest in helping build and advance an ethics, integrity, and compliance program that fosters a culture of accountability and trust is essential.

Responsibilities

Act on behalf of the Chief Integrity & Standards Officer, including overseeing operations, investigative staff and their work product, and representing the office internally and externally.
Assist in the day-to-day administrative management of the ISO, including staff time and leave management, training and development, scheduling, resources, workflow and operational needs.
Manage a caseload of integrity investigations involving allegations of misconduct or other alleged integrity related infractions by OCME employees or affiliates.
Conduct complaint intake and triage, interview witnesses; gather and analyze evidence; draft investigative memoranda and findings and make referrals to appropriate internal or external entities.
Review concerns and/or inquiries received by ISO; assess jurisdiction; conduct intake and triage; and investigate or refer matters to the appropriate internal or external entity.
Analyze and interpret applicable rules, regulations, codes, and agency policies.
Draft, develop and implement ISO policies, standards operating procedures, protocols and guidance documents.
Assist in the facilitation, implementation, and continuous monitoring of Policy and Procedure recommendations arising from external reviews.
Participate in the development and execution of audits and internal controls to detect and prevent instances of unethical or improper conduct.
Assist in the development and delivery of integrity training for all OCME employees.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on relevant matters involving OCME.
Coordinate with DOI, district attorney offices, NYPD, and other law enforcement or prosecutorial agencies on investigations as needed.
Coordinate and collaborate closely with the Employee Law Unit of NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), OCME’s parent agency, OCME Human Resources and General Counsel on internal disciplinary matters.
Draft disciplinary charges and represent the agency in administrative tribunals.
Develop and monitor key performance metrics to enhance the effectiveness of investigations and case management.
Conduct unannounced field inspections of OCME staff and facilities in Manhattan and outer boroughs.
Draft investigative reports, memoranda, and formal findings with recommended disciplinary actions, corrective measures, or procedural reforms.
Track trends and recurring issues, and present data-driven summaries and briefings to Chief Integrity & Standards Officer.
Serve as a witness in disciplinary proceedings and legal forums.
Perform confidential assignments and high-impact special projects as directed by the Chief Integrity & Standards Officer.
Remain on-call and available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to respond to operational needs and large-scale fatality events.
Operate a motor vehicle as required for investigative fieldwork and site inspections.

Requirements

Admission to the New York State Bar.
One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne.
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.
To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

Skills

Investigative skills
Analytical skills
Writing skills
Judgment
Communication abilities
Interpersonal abilities
Integrity
Professionalism
Impartiality

Location

New York City

Work Type

24/7 operations
On-call

Experience Level

1 year of experience at Assignment Level I or 2 years of comparable legal experience
2 years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or 3 years of comparable legal experience

Education Level

New York State Bar

Salary/Compensations

USD 130000 - USD 134000

About the Company

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

Equal Opportunity

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.