Field Operations Team
The Division of School Facilities Field Operations office is responsible for the primary mission of the DSF: ensuring that the schools and grounds are in good repair, and operated and maintained, on a day to day basis, in a safe and efficient manner. We meet this responsibility by utilizing on-site Custodian Engineers or Facilities Management Services (FMS); these are the Building Managers who direct their employees to meet the goals and objectives set by the School Principals. The Field Operations office also maintains and deploys a dedicated force of Skilled Trades mechanics to address repair work that is beyond the scope or expertise of the on-site staff. Managers within the office of Field Operations have extensive, hands-on experience in all aspects of building operations and maintenance. They inspect buildings and monitor conditions on a daily basis, ensuring adequacy of service, and also target short and long term site-specific service enhancements. Managers give high priority to issues of hazardous conditions and fire safety, as well as quality of life concerns for both students and the teaching staff.
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Program Management Team
A number of units make up our Program Management Team. The Specification Unit writes Requests for Proposals (RFP) for professional services, and prepares the specifications for maintenance and service on our buildings and equipment. The Quality Assurance Unit receives and tracks all contractor applications for payments, performs post-construction quality control audits and issues change orders where appropriate. In addition, this unit performs Labor Law compliance reviews and field visits. The Violation Control Unit tracks and manages violations issued against the Department of Education by regulatory agencies from inception through dismissal of violations, and acts as our liaison with the issuing agencies. Program Management works in cooperation with, and co-directs the SCA’s Commissioning Unit to insure construction complies with the intent of the design and meets educational needs. As part of that process there is a full time liaison assigned to the Commissioning Unit at the SCA. Program Management also makes capital project referrals to the SCA. The Capital Task Force, under the direction of Program Management, performs work that increases capacity and modifies space to meet pedagogic needs.
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Environmental Health and Safety Team
The Environmental Health and Safety section is responsible for monitoring environmental conditions in our schools. EHS coordinates appropriate, often time critical responses to potentially harmful situations involving asbestos, lead paint, drinking water quality, air quality, mold, dust conditions, etc. Working closely with federal, state and city health and safety officials, Environmental Health and Safety will test, remediate and correct any situation that involves suspected exposure to potential hazardous substances.
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Finance and Administration Team
The Finance and Administration office prepares and monitors the Division’s $650 million budget. It processes payments to contractors who perform repairs in schools and to vendors who provide materials and custodial supplies for use by DOE maintenance staff. This office also assists the City in preparing its Financial Statements and acts as the liaison for audits and document requests by the City Comptroller, State Comptroller, other public agencies and the public under the Freedom of Information Act. In addition, the Division’s Landlord Tenant Relations unit, which manages the Department’s 175 leased properties, performs its functions under the direction of the Director of Finance and Administration. Finally, when outside parties wish to donate funds for school improvements, the requests are coordinated by Finance and Administration.
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Staff Development Team
The DSF Staff Development Unit works to improve the job related knowledge, skills and attitude of its employees. The Unit provides professional skills enhancements and increases employee's effectiveness through training and other resources.
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