Containerization Operations Program Coordinator

City of New York•New York City, NY

10h

About The Position

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is seeking an experienced Containerization Operations Program Coordinator (COPC) for its Containerization Unit to assist with field deployment of Empire Bins across New York City. The role supports site planning, including desktop data review, and oversees container installation, ongoing maintenance, repair verification, and cleaning certification. The COPC also distributes access cards, verifies reported bin issues, remediates graffiti, and conducts field visits. The position involves regular field work across the five boroughs, reporting observed conditions and issues to the Containerization Operations Program Managers, and preparing project updates and status reports. The COPC works with DSNY staff, vendors, other city agencies, elected officials, community boards, and the public to communicate and carry out program goals. The role may require operating a Department vehicle.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.
Two years of satisfactory, full-time experience related to the projects and policies to be studied.
Experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Willingness to work regularly in the field.
Knowledge of New York City communities and districts.

Responsibilities

Deploy to the field daily to ensure Empire bins are properly maintained, report observed conditions, and document discovered issues.
Update the Containerization Operations Program Managers daily about issues observed during field work and provide regular project status updates.
Distribute access cards to property managers citywide.
Draft project updates and status reports.
Supervise field deployment and operations across the five boroughs.
Interact with the public, other city agencies, elected officials, and community boards to inform and implement project goals.
Prepare reports and meeting notes, maintain internal and vendor communications, and ensure parties are informed of project developments.
Work with DSNY civilian and uniform staff, external agencies such as NYPD and DOT, and other entities to implement and execute the containerization program.
Support site planning, including desktop data review; supervise container installations and ongoing bin maintenance; verify repairs; certify cleaning; verify reported bin issues; and remediate graffiti.
Conduct regular field visits.
Operate a Department vehicle if required.