New York City / Department of Design & Construction / Administrative Community Relations Specialist

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Administrative Community Relations Specialist

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

11 employees hold this title in Department of Design & Construction. Median total compensation for the role is $107,673, above the department median of $89,722.

Employees: 11
Total payroll: $1.2M
Role median: $107,673
Agency median: $89,722
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$22,142$145,886+

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How total compensation varies among the 11 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

Administrative Community Relations Specialist is held in 29 New York City departments. In Department of Design & Construction, the median of $107,673 ranks #9 of 29.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Environment Protection

$140,180 · 8

Department of Sanitation

$122,061 · 6

Department of Finance

$119,419 · 2

Department of City Planning

$116,314 · 1

Department of Buildings

$113,802 · 14

Department of Parks & Recreation

$113,640 · 86

Department of Citywide Administrative Services

$109,211 · 6

Administrative Trials and Hearings

$108,060 · 3

Police Department

$106,294 · 12

Technology & Innovation

$105,879 · 1

NYC Housing Authority

$104,263 · 52

Fire Department

$102,217 · 12

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Amina Wilson

Administrative Community Relations Specialist/Department of Design & Construction

2025 total comp

$147,955

Base pay: $146,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $997
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,955
Hire date: 2011-08-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $148,358
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 850
Regular Hours: 1,820

Amina Wilson holds the role of Administrative Community Relations Specialist at Department of Design & Construction based in Queens. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,955.

Valerie Gelzer

Administrative Community Relations Specialist/Department of Design & Construction

2025 total comp

$137,611

Base pay: $136,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,496
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,611
Hire date: 2015-02-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $137,416
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 850
Regular Hours: 1,820

Valerie Gelzer works as a Administrative Community Relations Specialist for Department of Design & Construction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Valerie earned $137,611 in 2025.

Maria Centeno

Administrative Community Relations Specialist/Department of Design & Construction

2025 total comp

$137,120

Base pay: $136,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,072
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,120
Hire date: 2009-01-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $137,342
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 850
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Design & Construction, Maria Centeno serves as a Administrative Community Relations Specialist based in Queens. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $137,120.

Norberto Acevedo Jr.

Administrative Community Relations Specialist/Department of Design & Construction

2025 total comp

$137,114

Base pay: $136,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $997
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,114
Hire date: 2006-02-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $137,414
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 850
Regular Hours: 1,820

Norberto Acevedo Jr. works as a Administrative Community Relations Specialist for Department of Design & Construction based in Queens. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Norberto earned $137,114 in 2025.

Francia Ortiz

Administrative Community Relations Specialist/Department of Design & Construction

2025 total comp

$127,635

Base pay: $125,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,644
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,635
Hire date: 1999-08-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $127,195
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 850
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Design & Construction, Francia Ortiz serves as a Administrative Community Relations Specialist based in Queens. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,635.

Teresa Smith

Administrative Community Relations Specialist/Department of Design & Construction

2025 total comp

$107,673

Base pay: $106,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,512
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,673
Hire date: 2023-03-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $115,572
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 850
Regular Hours: 1,820

Teresa Smith holds the role of Administrative Community Relations Specialist at Department of Design & Construction based in Queens. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,673.

Nishon Rivers

Administrative Community Relations Specialist/Department of Design & Construction

2025 total comp

$102,412

Base pay: $101,183
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,229
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,412
Hire date: 2000-10-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $124,511
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 850
Regular Hours: 1,502.15

Nishon Rivers holds the role of Administrative Community Relations Specialist at Department of Design & Construction based in Queens. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,412.

Evelyn Perez

Administrative Community Relations Specialist/Department of Design & Construction

2025 total comp

$84,413

Base pay: $82,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,496
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,413
Hire date: 1998-04-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $83,713
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 850
Regular Hours: 1,820

Evelyn Perez holds the role of Administrative Community Relations Specialist at Department of Design & Construction based in Queens. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $84,413.

Elizabeth Bejarano

Administrative Community Relations Specialist/Department of Design & Construction

2025 total comp

$83,540

Base pay: $82,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,496
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,540
Hire date: 2000-08-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $82,832
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 850
Regular Hours: 1,820

Elizabeth Bejarano is a Administrative Community Relations Specialist at Department of Design & Construction based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. 2025 total compensation came to $83,540.

David Akey

Administrative Community Relations Specialist/Department of Design & Construction

2025 total comp

$80,945

Base pay: $79,305
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,640
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,945
Hire date: 2006-10-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,712
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 850
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Design & Construction, David Akey serves as a Administrative Community Relations Specialist based in Queens. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $80,945.

Christopher Esposito-Bernar

Administrative Community Relations Specialist/Department of Design & Construction

2025 total comp

$22,142

Base pay: $22,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,142
Hire date: 2017-10-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $115,477
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 850
Regular Hours: 350

Christopher Esposito-Bernar holds the role of Administrative Community Relations Specialist at Department of Design & Construction based in Queens. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $22,142.