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 a unit of approximately 270 staff that is expected to grow. The unit oversees the Red Light Camera, Fixed and Mobile Speed Camera, Bus Lane Camera, Weigh-in-Motion, and MTA ACE Mobile Bus Lane Camera programs, which are expected to expand following recent state legislation. The role oversees automated enforcement operations and a newly issued contract involving new technology, operational changes, and auditing functionality. The contract is a major technology and operational investment with significant financial and strategic implications for the City. As part of the Vision Zero Initiative, the programs contribute to reducing crashes, fatalities, and infrastructure damage. The Assistant Commissioner advocates for the programs, establishes policies and procedures, and advises other states seeking to establish enforcement programs. The position oversees engineering studies and camera-site planning, contractor performance, program expansion, budgeting, facilities coordination, and the preparation of detailed reports on violations, planning, and budgets.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory, full-time experience in a listed transportation, traffic engineering, planning, or acceptable related field; experience must include two years in an administrative capacity managing engineering and technical personnel or a large operations staff, and at least two years of the experience must have been acquired in the United States; or
- A two-year master's of science or engineering degree (equivalent to 60 graduate credits) in transportation planning, traffic engineering, or a related area from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory, full-time experience in a listed transportation, traffic engineering, planning, or acceptable related field, including two years in an administrative capacity managing engineering and technical personnel or a large operations staff; at least two years of the experience must have been acquired in the United States; or
- Education and/or experience equivalent to the listed education and experience pathways; all candidates must have at least two years of administrative experience managing engineering and technical personnel or a large operations staff, and at least two years of the required experience must have been acquired in the United States.
- Listed qualifying experience includes traffic flow theory; highway capacity analysis; traffic accident analysis; traffic studies; urban transportation planning; geometric design of roadways; planning and design of parking facilities, traffic signs and markings, or traffic signals; citywide traffic surveillance and control; traffic engineering administration; or an acceptable related field.
Responsibilities
- Manage, direct, and coordinate the Automated Enforcement Unit and its operational initiatives.
- Direct daily operations for 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.
- Review and plan engineering studies to evaluate camera sites and determine future camera locations.
- Evaluate enforcement technologies, prepare Requests for Proposals, and coordinate citywide installation of new camera infrastructure.
- Manage the newly issued contract and serve as primary liaison with technology vendors; ensure contract requirements and performance are met, transparent, timely, and aligned with Department interests, including auditing contractor work.
- Stay current on state and local legislation regarding speed limits and red-light running and adapt enforcement best practices.
- Advocate for the programs, establish policies and procedures, and advise other states seeking to establish enforcement programs.
- Manage program expansion, including budgeting exercises and facilities coordination.
- Oversee three satellite offices, manage unit overtime budgets, and lead staff discipline and documentation processes.
- Prepare detailed reports on automated enforcement programs, including tracking and assessment of violations, and reports for planning and budgeting purposes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
