Lead Forensic Photographer

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. - 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 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. Three years of such experience as described in "l" above plus two years of training in a approved photography program; or However, all candidates must have at least three years experience as a photographer.