Youth Apprentice (Material Logistics)

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

As a Materials & Logistics apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in our logistics operations. Working closely with the material logistics team, you’ll assist in coordinating inventory and tracking shipments. This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to contribute to real-world projects and develop problem-solving skills in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Job Duties:

- Assist with printing, labeling, and filing of purchase orders for receiving.
- Assist with mail deliveries and pick-ups.
- Assist with filing of storeroom orders and storeroom purchase orders.
- Assist with contacting vendors for invoices and additional supporting documentation.
- Assist with inventory counts.
- Assist with creating and updating spreadsheets.

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

WORK AUTHORIZATION:
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. Office of Chief Medical Examiner does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

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

YOUTH APPRENTICE - 10239

Fulfillment of all minimum requirements for age prescribed by the New York State Department of Labor for Registered Apprenticeships

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.