New York City / Department of Transportation / Operations Communications Specialist

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Operations Communications Specialist

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

13 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $60,319, below the department median of $95,506.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $738.9K
Role median: $60,319
Agency median: $95,506
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$6,825$100,737+

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How total compensation varies among the 13 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across New York City

Operations Communications Specialist is held in 3 New York City departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $60,319 ranks #2 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Police Department

$72,934 · 1

Taxi & Limousine Commission

$49,323 · 9

Median total compensation for the Operations Communications 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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Jaimie Odom

Operations Communications Specialist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$103,001

Base pay: $69,598
Overtime: $22,355
Other pay: $11,049
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,001
Hire date: 2008-01-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

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Base Salary: $71,834
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 407.5
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jaimie Odom works as a Operations Communications Specialist for Department of Transportation based in Queens. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). Jaimie earned $103,001 in 2025.

Joseph Rios

Operations Communications Specialist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$93,567

Base pay: $61,992
Overtime: $25,039
Other pay: $6,536
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,567
Hire date: 2016-07-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $62,774
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 530.75
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 1,820

Joseph Rios is a Operations Communications Specialist at Department of Transportation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. 2025 total compensation came to $93,567.

Bruce Mansfield

Operations Communications Specialist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$81,887

Base pay: $66,545
Overtime: $1,781
Other pay: $13,561
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,887
Hire date: 1997-07-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $68,684
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 39
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 1,820

Bruce Mansfield holds the role of Operations Communications Specialist at Department of Transportation based in Queens. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,887.

Tanya Mccummings

Operations Communications Specialist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$67,835

Base pay: $65,667
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,167
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,835
Hire date: 2017-03-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $67,797
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Transportation, Tanya Mccummings serves as a Operations Communications Specialist based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,835.

Allison Grant

Operations Communications Specialist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$62,441

Base pay: $51,922
Overtime: $3,882
Other pay: $6,637
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,441
Hire date: 2023-09-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,577
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 113
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 1,820

Allison Grant works as a Operations Communications Specialist for Department of Transportation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Allison earned $62,441 in 2025.

Justin Woods

Operations Communications Specialist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$62,414

Base pay: $51,922
Overtime: $5,506
Other pay: $4,985
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,414
Hire date: 2021-12-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,577
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 144.5
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 1,820

Justin Woods works as a Operations Communications Specialist for Department of Transportation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. Justin earned $62,414 in 2025.

Md Rahman

Operations Communications Specialist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$60,319

Base pay: $48,942
Overtime: $6,384
Other pay: $4,992
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,319
Hire date: 2023-05-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $50,503
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 204
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Transportation, Md Rahman serves as a Operations Communications Specialist based in Queens. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $60,319.

Devette Velez-Fowler

Operations Communications Specialist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$56,169

Base pay: $48,029
Overtime: $6,301
Other pay: $1,838
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,169
Hire date: 2021-09-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $53,577
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 184.5
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 2,000

Devette Velez-Fowler holds the role of Operations Communications Specialist at Department of Transportation based in Queens. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,169.

Bianca Celiare

Operations Communications Specialist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$54,516

Base pay: $43,579
Overtime: $5,035
Other pay: $5,903
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,516
Hire date: 2024-06-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $46,589
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 182.5
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Transportation, Bianca Celiare serves as a Operations Communications Specialist based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,516.

Jastria Nieves

Operations Communications Specialist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$49,606

Base pay: $43,762
Overtime: $4,014
Other pay: $1,830
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,606
Hire date: 2024-06-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $46,589
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 140.75
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jastria Nieves works as a Operations Communications Specialist for Department of Transportation based in Queens. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Jastria earned $49,606 in 2025.

Omar Valdez

Operations Communications Specialist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$27,520

Base pay: $19,119
Overtime: $6,079
Other pay: $2,322
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,520
Hire date: 2025-01-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $46,589
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 187
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 770

Omar Valdez holds the role of Operations Communications Specialist at Department of Transportation based in Queens. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,520.

Matthew Beach

Operations Communications Specialist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$12,806

Base pay: $11,330
Overtime: $317
Other pay: $1,159
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,806
Hire date: 2025-03-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $46,589
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 12.25
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 455

Matthew Beach holds the role of Operations Communications Specialist at Department of Transportation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,806.

Robert Suarez

Operations Communications Specialist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$6,825

Base pay: $4,669
Overtime: $685
Other pay: $1,471
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,825
Hire date: 2022-10-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $45,123
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 23
Payroll Number: 841
Regular Hours: 490

Robert Suarez is a Operations Communications Specialist at Department of Transportation based in Queens. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $6,825.