Chief of Enforcement

City of New York•New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD) is a new division within the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), launched in 2025 to respond to the rapid growth of app-based delivery and the widespread use of electric micromobility devices on city streets. As these vehicles become more common for both personal and commercial use, DSD is responsible for ensuring they are used safely, legally, and in ways that support the City’s broader transportation and climate goals. DSD employs a multifaceted approach combining data analytics, policy, enforcement, education, and industry oversight to reduce crashes and conflicts on city streets. Its mission is to bring structure, clarity, and safety to the city’s evolving micromobility landscape, ensuring these vehicles are integrated responsibly into the urban environment. DOT is seeking an operationally minded Director of Enforcement to lead the creation and implementation of a new enforcement unit within DSD. This role will be responsible for standing up the unit from the ground up including recruitment, training, infrastructure, and compliance. The Director will play a pivotal role in establishing a new enforcement team that advances street safety through education and responsible enforcement of behaviors that impact pedestrians, cyclists, and micromobility users.

Responsibilities

Lead the creation of a new enforcement unit within DSD.
Support the launch of a training academy for new enforcement officers.
Develop training curricula.
Coordinate access to training facilities.
Support the recruitment and hiring for officers and their supervisors.
Implement a recruitment strategy.
Work with relevant DOT units to establish operational spaces for the enforcement team.
Determine the need for contractual services and work with the Agency Chief Contracting Officer to define the scope of such services, and to select and evaluate appropriate vendors.
Manage compliance with New York State Peace Officer requirements.
Coordinate with the NYPD and other enforcement agencies as needed to ensure consistent communication and alignment on relevant enforcement policies and procedures.