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New York City Economic Development Corporation

Assistant Vice President, Field Operations and Maintenance

Salary$100k – $103k
LocationNew York City, New York, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentAsset Management - Property Operations
Company size501–1,000 people
First seen1w ago
Last seen12h ago
About the company
Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.
Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.
About the role
The Asset Management Operations Department is responsible for protecting and enhancing the value of City-owned real estate assets and supporting the operational needs of NYCEDC’s property portfolio.
Position Overview: The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Field Operations and Maintenance oversees the Vacant and Development Lots and Area Maintenance programs, including their day-to-day operations, administration, budgeting, procurement, reporting, and stakeholder coordination. The AVP provides program-level leadership over supervisors, field staff, work crews, and service delivery partners to ensure cleaning, clearing, maintenance, and public realm maintenance services are delivered effectively and efficiently across City-owned sites, Industrial Business Zones, maritime properties, vacant lots, and other assigned locations throughout the five boroughs.
This role maintains overall accountability for program performance and service delivery, including budget and expenditure management, procurement, compliance, reporting, stakeholder communication, staff supervision, performance management, and continuous improvement. Field-level daily deployment and direct crew supervision may be assigned to a designated field supervisor or field employee, while this role retains overall accountability for program performance and service delivery.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Program Operations & Field Oversight
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Lead the day-to-day management and administration of the Vacant/Development Lots and Area Maintenance programs, ensuring services are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with departmental objectives.
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Oversee contracted program supervisors, field staff, work crews, and service delivery partners responsible for cleaning, clearing, and public realm maintenance services, including the College Point, Hunts Point, and Vacant/Development Lots Area Maintenance teams.
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Monitor and provide program-level oversight of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual work planning; coordinate with field staff on crew deployment, transportation logistics, tools, supplies, and equipment.
Leadership & Staff Supervision
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Supervise assigned NYCEDC and program staff; provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management to maintain a productive and motivated team aligned with NYCEDC’s strategic mission.
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Monitor staff performance, support employee development, and align team goals with departmental objectives.
Budget, Procurement & Resource Management
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Prepare and oversee the annual program budget; manage expenditures and maintain current knowledge of program spending, trends, and resource needs throughout the fiscal year.
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Prepare, coordinate, and manage procurements for equipment, supplies, and services required to maintain program operations; ensure inventory management controls are in place and adhered to by staff.
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Support long-term planning for program staffing, supplies, equipment, and services.
Reporting & Compliance
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Prepare required reports, compliance documents, and program updates for internal and external stakeholders, including work activity, attendance, equipment and supply usage, and operational performance documentation.
Stakeholder Communication & External Coordination
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Serve as primary program liaison with NYCEDC senior leadership and internal stakeholders, as well as elected officials, NYPD, DHS, community boards, local development corporations, and other government and external partners.
Other Responsibilities
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This is an on-site position requiring a five-day field presence to oversee work crews, with occasional travel to One Liberty Plaza; schedule may include weekend coverage subject to manager approval.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management, Business or equivalent.
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5+ years of experience in program operations, supervision of personnel, field operations, maintenance programs, similar operational management.
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Ability to acquire and maintain TWIC certification.
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Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with close attention to detail
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Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint.
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Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with minimal oversight
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Valid driver’s license required
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Availability for 24 hour on-call response
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NYC residency is required within 180 days of hire.
Benefits
Salary Range
$100,000—$103,000 USD
About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy.
NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:
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Generous employer subsidized health insurance
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Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
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Vision and hearing benefits
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Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
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Short term and long-term disability coverage
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100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
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Up to 25 vacation days
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Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
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Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
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Retirement savings programs
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Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
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457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
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Tuition Reimbursement program
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Continuing education and professional development
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
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College savings plan
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Backup childcare
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Gym membership discounts
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A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
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Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more
Legal
Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization.
The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees’ talents.
At NYCEDC, all applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, evaluate, or make decisions regarding candidate resumes or applications. Each candidate is considered through a thoughtful, human-led review process to ensure equity, consistency, and alignment with the needs of the role.
For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.
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