Summary

Under limited supervision, provides leadership, management, and oversight for non-physician activities of the daily operations of the Office of the Medical Investigator (OMI). Collaborates with Director of OMI Operations to ensure that all forensic investigations, autopsies, and associated activities adhere to applicable laws and regulations. Performs strategic planning, staff supervision, information technology management, facilities management, records management, auditing, and community engagement. Ensures existing and emerging programs and services comply with relevant laws, institutional policies, and best practices, and directly contribute to the enterprise's goals and objectives. Serve as a member of the enterprise's senior management team.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manages and oversees the maintenance and operations of the office's physical facilities, including laboratories, morgues, and administrative spaces.
2. Oversees all facets of the daily operations of assigned areas, ensuring compliance with the university, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations.
3. Facilitates ongoing trainings and professional development for staff while designing and implementing internal reporting systems and policies to enhance workflow, accuracy, and productivity.
4. Collaborates with the Deputy Chief Medical Examiner to ensure continuity in staff and faculty procedures for day-to-day operations and accreditation requirements.
5. Ensures procedures, from intake to final reporting, are performed efficiently and that facilities meet health, safety, and regulatory standards.
6. Coordinates with research faculty to create sustainable methods for integrating data collection, access, and distribution to community stakeholders.
7. Oversees department IT systems development, implementation, and maintenance to support the office?s operations, including forensic case management software, data security, and digital records management.
8. Provides technical and administrative and operational management of the integrated administrative and operational activities necessary to support the agency.
9. Assists in planning and evaluating all elements of death investigations and technical services, including mass fatality, work relations with law enforcement, district attorneys, and other emergency and medical responders.
10. Participates in development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals.
11. Assists in the development of the annual operating budgets and provides fiscal direction to the unit.
12. Represent the organization to governmental agencies, funding agencies, national organizations, and/or the general public; may represent the principal executive or Director at various community and/or business meetings, as assigned.
13. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge and integrated understanding of medical/forensic investigation principles, practices, procedures, and standards.
• Knowledge of the forensic investigation procedures and practices of the various law enforcement and legal agencies within the State.
• Effective public speaking and media presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to fostering and maintaining positive relationships with media representatives, public health organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions with buy-in of stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Knowledge and understanding of integrated program planning, development, and administration within a public institution environment.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in their area of expertise.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license.
• Ability to secure and maintain a valid UNM Driver's License.
• Pre-employment background investigation required.
• Must pass fit testing for required personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure proper safety compliance.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Lifting, bending, and movement required regularly.

The University of New Mexico provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.

Revised Date: 11/01/2024