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Strategic Initiative Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

6 employees hold this title in Department of Buildings. Median total compensation for the role is $145,248, above the department median of $78,782.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $973.2K
Role median: $145,248
Agency median: $78,782
Comparison: Above

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This role across New York City

Strategic Initiative Specialist is held in 20 New York City departments. In Department of Buildings, the median of $145,248 ranks #4 of 20.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Citywide Administrative Services

$183,643 · 3

Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

$159,951 · 7

Department of Education Administrative

$148,026 · 5

Fire Department

$144,419 · 4

Taxi & Limousine Commission

$144,316 · 1

Administrative for Children's Services

$141,691 · 7

Office of the Comptroller

$134,906 · 3

Technology & Innovation

$133,143 · 3

District Attorney Kings County

$129,072 · 3

Department of Transportation

$122,465 · 10

Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services

$114,672 · 11

Housing Preservation & Development

$112,617 · 7

Median total compensation for the Strategic Initiative Specialist role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Employees with this title

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Kristen Rezek

Strategic Initiative Specialist/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$242,063

Base pay: $241,813
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $242,063
Hire date: 2023-01-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: K

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Base Salary: $241,635
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Kristen Rezek holds the role of Strategic Initiative Specialist at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $242,063.

Gary Guillaume

Strategic Initiative Specialist/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$174,243

Base pay: $174,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,243
Hire date: 2018-07-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

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Base Salary: $180,420
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Gary Guillaume is a Strategic Initiative Specialist at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. 2025 total compensation came to $174,243.

Graham Rabinowitsch

Strategic Initiative Specialist/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$154,512

Base pay: $154,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,512
Hire date: 2016-02-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: I

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Base Salary: $159,990
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Graham Rabinowitsch works as a Strategic Initiative Specialist for Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Graham earned $154,512 in 2025.

Michelle Clarke

Strategic Initiative Specialist/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$135,984

Base pay: $135,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,984
Hire date: 2008-08-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

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Base Salary: $149,829
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Michelle Clarke works as a Strategic Initiative Specialist for Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. Michelle earned $135,984 in 2025.

Kate Ventre

Strategic Initiative Specialist/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$135,417

Base pay: $135,417
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,417
Hire date: 2006-02-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

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Base Salary: $140,218
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Buildings, Kate Ventre serves as a Strategic Initiative Specialist based in Manhattan. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $135,417.

Julia Fredenburg

Strategic Initiative Specialist/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$131,021

Base pay: $130,911
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,021
Hire date: 2023-11-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: G

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Base Salary: $135,552
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Julia Fredenburg is a Strategic Initiative Specialist at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $131,021.