Quality Control Manager

Quality Assurance Manager (Forensic Operations & Investigations)

The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Quality Control Manager for the Division of Forensic Operations & Investigations to provide leadership and oversight of the Forensic Quality Control Unit and division-wide quality assurance and control programs. Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner of Forensic Operations & Investigations, the manager will direct and coordinate complex programs, direct cross‑functional teams, and ensure the efficient delivery of quality control initiatives supporting decedent investigations, case management, field operations, and interagency response.

The manager will be responsible for developing and implementing administrative and operational policies, evaluating program performance, directing resource allocation, and ensuring compliance with agency, City, State, and accreditation standards. The position requires exceptional judgment, strategic planning capability, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal divisions, external partners, and stakeholders across the City’s public safety and public health sectors. This role is ideal for a seasoned leader with experience in forensic, investigative, or emergency response environments who excels in quality control, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across high volume mission critical operations.

• Provide direct oversight and operational leadership of the Forensic Quality Control Unit.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control and quality assurance programs supporting forensic operations and investigative functions.
• Conduct routine and ad hoc audits, inspections, and reviews of workflows, documentation, and practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established standards.
• Identify gaps, risks, and trends impacting quality; develop corrective action plans and monitor implementation and effectiveness in coordination with division leadership and the Agency Quality Assurance Director.
• Collaborate with division leadership and the Agency Quality Assurance Director to standardize processes and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Review case documentation, reports, and records for completeness, quality, and procedural compliance, and provide feedback as appropriate.
• Track, analyze, and report quality metrics, audit findings, and performance indicators to leadership.
• Support preparation for internal reviews, external audits, inspections, and accreditation assessments, including compiling documentation and responding to findings.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to staff regarding quality standards, documentation practices, and corrective actions.
• Participate in incident reviews, root cause analyses, and after‑action evaluations related to quality or compliance issues.
• Maintain detailed and organized records of quality control activities, findings, corrective actions, and resolutions.
• Assist with quality‑related data reporting, dashboard development, and identification of system or technology enhancements that support accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain functional proficiency in the Case Management System as it relates to quality review, auditing, and data validation.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with required annual reviews, competency assessments, and mandatory trainings across work units; identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions with leadership.
• Collaborate with training and leadership staff to identify quality‑driven training needs and support development of targeted educational initiatives.
• Provide 24/7/365 availability to respond to urgent matters of the division and agency, including incidents and participation in the agency’s MESORT and disaster response and on‑call schedule.
• Attend operational and quality‑related meetings as a representative for quality control initiatives within the division.
• Other duties as assigned.

Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing.

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