Executive Driver

Our Vision : To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.  Our Mission : Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. Position Overview: The Executive Driver provides safe, secure, professional, and discreet transportation for NYCEDC executives to and from residence s , NYCEDC office s , public events, conferences, meetings, and other official engagements. This role requires situational awareness, sound judgment, confidentiality, and a professional business appearance. The Executive Driver maintains the assigned executive vehicle in a clean, secure, and operationally ready condition and may provide administrative support to Corporate Services and security operations as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide safe, secure, and timely transportation for President’s Office staff, NYCEDC personnel, and guests to and from official engagements, including residence s , NYCEDC office s , public events, conferences, and meetings. • Maintain strict confidentiality and sound discretion regarding executive schedules, movements, conversations, sensitive information, and organizational matters. • Coordinate schedules, routes, arrival and departure logistics, and transportation details with President’s Office assistants to support timely and efficient executive movement. • Operate safely and professionally during extended periods in NYC traffic while monitoring surrounding conditions, traffic patterns, and potential route concerns. • Maintain the President’s vehicle in a clean, secure, and operationally ready condition, including monitoring maintenance needs, fuel levels, safety equipment, and overall vehicle readiness. • Maintain knowledge of the NYC metro area and use navigation tools, real-time traffic information, and route awareness to support safe, efficient, and reliable travel. • Assist with driving tours for NYCEDC and the New York City Mayor’s Office, ensuring safe transportation, professional conduct, and awareness of route and event conditions. • Maintain continuous situational awareness during transportation assignments to support the safe movement of the President, President’s Office staff, NYCEDC personnel, and guests. • Support the NYCEDC Security team with key operational duties, including building fire safety, access control, key card administration, CCTV monitoring, incident reporting, visitor management, and response coordination. • Support security planning, staffing, and on-site coordination for public hearings, executive meetings, special events, and other high-visibility activities. • Provide support to the Corporate Services team, including Reception, Fleet Maintenance, and Facilities Management, with attention to safety, security, customer service, and business continuity. • R eport safety, security, vehicle, route, or operational concerns pr omptly to the appropriate supervisor or security contact and support follow-up actions as directed. • Perform other duties as assigned . Minimum Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent • Valid NYS Driver’s License and demonstrated history of safe and responsible driving required • Extensive experience driving corporate executives and/or experience in law enforcement, emergency management, corporate security, or security operations in the NYC metro area. • Demonstrated knowledge of emergency response, incident reporting, access control, CCTV monitoring, and security procedures. • NYS Security Guard Training or law enforcement credentials . • Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment in high-visibility or sensitive environments • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and during emergen