Automated Enforcment Camera Technician

City of New York•New York, NY

2d•$46,503 - $73,002•Hybrid

About The Position

Clerical Associate Level IVs (Camera Technicians) in the Automated Enforcement Unit are responsible for reviewing, accepting, or rejecting traffic violations (Notice of Liability) issued to motorists for infractions of the NYC Traffic Rules and Regulations, which are captured through an automated camera enforcement system. The Camera Technician reviews the red-light camera, bus lane camera, MTA bus-mounted camera, fixed speed camera, as well as mobile speed camera, and proposes violations on their desktop computer. It is the Camera Technician’s responsibility to determine if a violation has occurred. Using the preset guidelines, the Camera Technician reviews the Notice of Liability to ascertain that the vehicle has, in fact, violated the traffic law, that the vehicle’s description is accurate, and that the license plate is clear and legible and is assigned to the registered owner of the vehicle. In addition, the Camera Technician will review bus lane videos to determine that the vehicle in violation was, in fact, illegally using the bus lane or simply dropping off or picking up a passenger within a reasonable amount of time. The technician reviews the printed Notices of Liability (NOLs) for quality assurance. In addition, the Camera Technician is responsible for the accuracy of their reviewed NOLs and will be subject to random quality assurance tests while performing their tasks. The Camera Technician will follow all procedures and guidelines, standard operating procedures, and business rules as set forth by the Automated Enforcement Unit, as well as all policies set forth by the Department of Transportation.

Requirements

Must be serving permanently in the title of Clerical Associate or must have taken, passed, and be reachable on the Open Competitive Clerical Associate Exam # 3120.
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization.
One year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge and understanding of New York City Traffic Rules and Regulations

Responsibilities

Reviewing, accepting, or rejecting traffic violations (Notice of Liability) issued to motorists for infractions of the NYC Traffic Rules and Regulations, captured through an automated camera enforcement system.
Reviewing red-light camera, bus lane camera, MTA bus-mounted camera, fixed speed camera, and mobile speed camera footage.
Determining if a violation has occurred based on preset guidelines.
Ascertaining that the vehicle has violated the traffic law, that the vehicle’s description is accurate, and that the license plate is clear and legible and assigned to the registered owner.
Reviewing bus lane videos to determine if the vehicle was illegally using the bus lane or dropping off/picking up passengers within a reasonable amount of time.
Reviewing printed Notices of Liability (NOLs) for quality assurance.
Ensuring the accuracy of reviewed NOLs and undergoing random quality assurance tests.
Following all procedures, guidelines, standard operating procedures, and business rules set forth by the Automated Enforcement Unit and the Department of Transportation.