Assistant Commissioner, Automated Enforcement Unit
About The Position
The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking an experienced transportation professional to serve as Assistant Commissioner of the Automated Enforcement Unit. Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Traffic Operations, the Assistant Commissioner works under general direction with wide latitude for independent judgment and action, managing, directing, and coordinating the unit’s programs: Red Light Camera, Fixed and Mobile Speed Camera, Bus Lane Camera, Weigh-in-Motion, and MTA ACE Mobile Bus Lane Camera. The unit has approximately 270 staff and is expected to grow as enforcement authorities expand following recent state legislation. Its programs are a core part of the Vision Zero Initiative and have helped decrease crashes, fatalities, and infrastructure damage throughout the city. The Assistant Commissioner oversees operational initiatives and management of a newly issued contract involving new technology, operational changes, and auditing functionality. The procurement is described as one of the agency’s largest technology and operational investments, with significant financial and long-term strategic implications for the City. The role advocates for the programs, sets policies and procedures, and advises other states seeking to establish enforcement programs. The position also oversees engineering studies and camera-site planning; private contractors responsible for systems, camera maintenance, and violations for staff review; and program expansion, including budgeting and facilities coordination. The Assistant Commissioner prepares reports on program activity, violations, planning, and budgeting, and performs equivalent assignments. Candidates must be serving permanently in the title or reachable on the civil service list.
Requirements
- Must be serving permanently in the title or reachable on the civil service list.
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time experience in city planning, at least 18 months of which must be in a managerial capacity; or equivalent education and/or experience.
- A baccalaureate degree and 18 months of managerial experience in city planning are required of all candidates.
- Graduate work leading to an advanced degree in city planning or a related field may substitute for up to two years of non-managerial experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Graduation from an accredited United States law school may substitute for two years of non-managerial experience.
Responsibilities
- Direct daily operation of more than 2,200 fixed speed cameras, more than 500 red light cameras, more than 1,000 dashboard-mounted MTA Bus (ACE) cameras, and two Weigh-in-Motion systems.
- Lead processing of Notices of Liability issued to vehicle owners for traffic infractions; provide advice and guidance and set policy for unit functions.
- Evaluate new enforcement technologies, prepare Requests for Proposals, and coordinate citywide installation of new camera infrastructure.
- Serve as the primary liaison between NYC DOT and technology vendors; ensure contract performance is transparent, timely, and aligned with Department interests.
- Ensure current contract requirements are met and oversee audits of contractor work performance.
- Stay current on state and local legislation regarding speed limits and red light running, and adapt enforcement best practices.
- Oversee three satellite offices, manage unit overtime budgets, and lead staff discipline and documentation processes.
- Manage, direct, and coordinate the Automated Enforcement Unit and its camera and enforcement programs.
- Oversee operational initiatives and management of the newly issued contract, including technology, operational changes, and auditing functionality.
- Review and plan engineering studies to evaluate current camera sites and determine locations for future camera sites.
- Oversee and manage private contractors providing systems, camera maintenance, and violations for staff review.
- Manage program expansion, including budgeting exercises and facilities coordination.
- Prepare detailed reports on automated enforcement programs, including tracking and assessment of violations issued, and reports for planning and budgeting purposes.
- Advocate for the programs, establish policies and procedures, and advise other states seeking to establish enforcement programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
