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Forensic Mortuary Technician I
- DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
Posted on
07/29/2026
- Full-time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- Exam may be required
Department
OCME - Mortuary Operations
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Job Description
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
**This is a temporary position, concluding two years from start date**
The Forensic Mortuary Technician I tasks include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assisting the Mortuary Operations Supervisors in day-to-day unit operations and following their directions. .
- Performing all Mortuary Procedures and decedent handling (METT, Check In, Storage, Release of Remains, Intake and Release photos, and Fingerprinting).
- Preparing incident reports, schedules, and statistics as needed.
- Operate OCME Case Management System (CMS), CMS Mobile App, and other systems as needed, for all documents (Death Certificates, Burial Permits) relating to the intake and release of remains.
- Ensuring that the Mortuary areas are properly cleaned, stocked, and sanitized daily
- Reporting all complaints, accidents, and any incidents to the proper personnel.
- Performing all City Morgue Technician duties as needed.
- Weigh remains, lift remains into storage compartments and .
- Boxes and loads City Burial as needed.
- Operating a motor vehicle, driving to and from death scenes to perform case recovery.
- Adhere to all unit policies and procedures
- Taking fingerprints of remains before, during, and/or after autopsy.
- Performing borough case reconciliations.
- Attends unit and agency meetings as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
SPECIAL 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 AUTHORIZATION:
Authorization to work in the United 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.***
FORENSIC MORTUARY TECHNICIAN - 52040
Minimum Qualifications
1. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mortuary and/or autopsy work.
For Assignment to Level II
In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" described above, to be assigned
to Assignment Level II candidates must have one additional year of the experience described above, for a total of two years of experience.
For Assignment to Assignment Level III
In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" described above, to be assigned to Assignment Level III candidates must have three additional years of experience as described above, for a total of four years of experience; two years of the experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Preferred Skills
A motor vehicle driver’s license in the state of New York is required.
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.
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Job ID
788689
Posted until
09/27/2026
Title code
52040
Civil service title
FORENSIC MORTUARY TECHNICIAN
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Forensic Mortuary Technician I
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
01
Number of positions
3
Work location
520 1St Ave., N.Y.
- Category: Health
Forensic Mortuary Technician I
Salary : $50,057 - $64,965