Labor Relations Investigator

About the role

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

The agency seeks to hire a Labor Relations Investigator to support the agency's Human Resources & Labor Relations Department. Under supervision, the selected candidate will assist with investigative activities related to labor and disciplinary cases, including documenting findings and coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders, as needed.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong analytical and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should also possess a problem-solving mindset, maintain professionalism and confidentiality, and demonstrate the ability to take imitative while working collaboratively and independently.

Duties will include but are not limited to

• Conducting preliminary investigations into workplace complaints, labor and disciplinary matters, and alleged violations of agency policies and procedures.
• Conducting employee background investigations.
• Gathering, reviewing, and organizing relevant documentation, records, and other evidence to support investigations.
• Assisting with the agency personnel compliance to peace officer certification requirements.
• Conducting interviews and obtaining statements from employees, witnesses, and other relevant parties.
• Preparing investigative summaries, reports, and case documentation, ensuring accuracy, objectivity, and confidentiality.
• Tracking investigation timelines, monitoring case progress, and maintaining organized records to ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
• Preparing and maintaining personnel records, grievance folders, and disciplinary files.
• Performing administrative and research tasks related to HR policies, collective bargaining agreements, and other employment-related matters as assigned.
• Assisting in developing and presenting training materials to agency personnel on performance and disciplinary related topics.

Special Note

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

Preferred Skills

• A valid driver's license is preferred.

Work Authorization

Authorization to work in the United States is not required to apply for this position, however authorization is required before employment can begin. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of employment. The City of New York may be able to provide assistance with employment-based visa sponsorship, but OCME cannot guarantee sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas.

*Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position. FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL.*

Qualifications & Requirements

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of the fields of accounting, auditing, correction administration, criminal justice administration and planning, forensic science, inspection, investigation, law enforcement, personnel administration, police science, and/or security, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.