New York City / NYC Department of Veterans' Services / Executive Program Specialist

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Executive Program Specialist

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

7 employees hold this title in NYC Department of Veterans' Services. Median total compensation for the role is $84,629, above the department median of $72,602.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $662.5K
Role median: $84,629
Agency median: $72,602
Comparison: Above

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This role across New York City

Executive Program Specialist is held in 26 New York City departments. In NYC Department of Veterans' Services, the median of $84,629 ranks #24 of 26.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Office of the Mayor

$223,873 · 10

Department of Education Administrative

$221,978 · 3

Fire Department

$200,996 · 7

Department of Buildings

$193,520 · 3

Department of Design & Construction

$178,482 · 3

Department of Homeless Services

$173,329 · 1

Law Department

$164,537 · 2

Department of Transportation

$158,287 · 2

Department of Citywide Administrative Services

$156,096 · 2

Landmarks Preservation Community

$152,925 · 1

Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

$146,898 · 5

Technology & Innovation

$142,827 · 1

Median total compensation for the Executive Program 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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Howard Wheeler

Executive Program Specialist/NYC Department of Veterans' Services

2025 total comp

$130,286

Base pay: $130,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,286
Hire date: 2016-07-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

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Base Salary: $134,437
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 63
Regular Hours: 1,820

Howard Wheeler holds the role of Executive Program Specialist at NYC Department of Veterans' Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $130,286.

Lauren Dmello

Executive Program Specialist/NYC Department of Veterans' Services

2025 total comp

$128,760

Base pay: $128,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,760
Hire date: 2022-12-18
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

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Base Salary: $133,325
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 63
Regular Hours: 1,820

Lauren Dmello holds the role of Executive Program Specialist at NYC Department of Veterans' Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,760.

Michael Bocchini

Executive Program Specialist/NYC Department of Veterans' Services

2025 total comp

$118,389

Base pay: $118,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,389
Hire date: 2023-10-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

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Base Salary: $134,437
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 63
Regular Hours: 1,820

Michael Bocchini works as a Executive Program Specialist for NYC Department of Veterans' Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Michael earned $118,389 in 2025.

Jon Ortiz

Executive Program Specialist/NYC Department of Veterans' Services

2025 total comp

$84,629

Base pay: $84,612
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,629
Hire date: 2022-12-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,554
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 63
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jon Ortiz holds the role of Executive Program Specialist at NYC Department of Veterans' Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $84,629.

Nicole Orlando

Executive Program Specialist/NYC Department of Veterans' Services

2025 total comp

$77,855

Base pay: $77,855
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,855
Hire date: 2021-08-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $85,551
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 63
Regular Hours: 1,820

Nicole Orlando is a Executive Program Specialist at NYC Department of Veterans' Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. 2025 total compensation came to $77,855.

Curtis Dorval

Executive Program Specialist/NYC Department of Veterans' Services

2025 total comp

$72,602

Base pay: $69,577
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,025
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,602
Hire date: 2022-11-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $73,561
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 63
Regular Hours: 1,820

Curtis Dorval is a Executive Program Specialist at NYC Department of Veterans' Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $72,602.

Andre Cherigo

Executive Program Specialist/NYC Department of Veterans' Services

2025 total comp

$49,954

Base pay: $1,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $48,266
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,954
Hire date: 2017-05-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,597
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 63
Regular Hours: 0

Andre Cherigo works as a Executive Program Specialist for NYC Department of Veterans' Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Andre earned $49,954 in 2025.