Source: NYC Open Data · Bespree is not the employer.
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.
The ISO serves as OCME’s independent investigative and accountability body, responsible for identifying, investigating and addressing fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct and other integrity related concerns across the agency’s 24/7 operations. The office is designed to strengthen organizational integrity, promote accountability and ethical conduct, identify systemic risk and vulnerabilities and reinforce public trust and confidence in the agency’s mission and operations. Additionally, the ISO works closely with the Department of Investigation (DOI) to help maintain the integrity of the Agency.
The Assistant Chief Integrity and Standards Officer will work under direct supervision of the Chief Integrity and Standards Officer and support the day-to-day operations of the ISO. The role requires robust investigative, analytical, and writing skills complemented by sound judgment, strong communication and interpersonal abilities. The successful candidate must be capable of handling sensitive and confidential matters with integrity, professionalism and impartiality. A genuine interest in helping build and advance an ethics, integrity, and compliance program that fosters a culture of accountability and trust in alignment with OCME’s CARES values is essential.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements: 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.
New York City Residency is not required for this position
EXTRA COMPENSATION & BENEFITS – WHY JOIN OCME? Working with the City of New York doesn't just offer a competitive salary — it opens the door to unique benefits that reward your service and support your future!
Come for the mission, stay for the benefits — and grow in a career that makes a difference every day.
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.
The City of New York delivers public services through agencies working across education, parks, public safety, health, infrastructure, and other areas.
Source: NYC Open Data · Bespree is not the employer.
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.
The ISO serves as OCME’s independent investigative and accountability body, responsible for identifying, investigating and addressing fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct and other integrity related concerns across the agency’s 24/7 operations. The office is designed to strengthen organizational integrity, promote accountability and ethical conduct, identify systemic risk and vulnerabilities and reinforce public trust and confidence in the agency’s mission and operations. Additionally, the ISO works closely with the Department of Investigation (DOI) to help maintain the integrity of the Agency.
The Assistant Chief Integrity and Standards Officer will work under direct supervision of the Chief Integrity and Standards Officer and support the day-to-day operations of the ISO. The role requires robust investigative, analytical, and writing skills complemented by sound judgment, strong communication and interpersonal abilities. The successful candidate must be capable of handling sensitive and confidential matters with integrity, professionalism and impartiality. A genuine interest in helping build and advance an ethics, integrity, and compliance program that fosters a culture of accountability and trust in alignment with OCME’s CARES values is essential.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements: 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.
New York City Residency is not required for this position
EXTRA COMPENSATION & BENEFITS – WHY JOIN OCME? Working with the City of New York doesn't just offer a competitive salary — it opens the door to unique benefits that reward your service and support your future!
Come for the mission, stay for the benefits — and grow in a career that makes a difference every day.
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.
The City of New York delivers public services through agencies working across education, parks, public safety, health, infrastructure, and other areas.