Field Operations Manager

The Doe Fund Inc • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Field Operations Manager leads day-to-day delivery of rain garden maintenance and stewardship services under DEP’s GI-WKDEV contract. This role converts contract requirements, schedules, and DEP standards into safe, high-quality field execution, supervising field supervisors, shift leads, and crews while supporting community engagement and workforce development goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in field operations such as landscape maintenance, public works, sanitation, construction, or a related discipline.
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee daily field operations across multiple sites, including routing, scheduling, and quality assurance.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to use field-based technology for data collection and photo documentation.
• Valid New York City driver’s license with the ability to operate vans or light trucks as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and to provide support during occasional nights, weekends, or holidays for events or emergency response.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Field Operations & Service Delivery: Oversee daily crew deployment, routing, and scheduling across assigned zones to ensure timely, contract-compliant maintenance.
• Quality Control & Issue Reporting: Conduct quality checks and promptly document and escalate damage, safety hazards, and unusual conditions to DEP.
• Emergency & Special Response: Coordinate rapid response to emergencies and special directives, including site safety measures and snow/ice removal as required.
• Team Leadership & Performance: Lead and support supervisors and crews through coaching, training coordination, and performance management.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety plans, labor standards, and operating procedures; ensure proper training and use of tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Reporting & Data Management: Ensure accurate daily field data entry, photo documentation, and timely reporting in DEP-approved systems.
• Fleet, Equipment & Inventory: Maintain readiness of vehicles, tools, and supplies; coordinate repairs and track inventory usage.
• Stakeholder & Event Support: Act as field liaison to DEP and stakeholders; support stewardship events with staffing, equipment, and site readiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees