Executive Director, Automated Enforcement Unit

City of New York • Queens, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Transportation is seeking a senior executive to serve as the Executive Director of the Automated Enforcement Unit. As a key leader in NYC’s Vision Zero initiative, the candidate will oversee the nation’s largest automated traffic enforcement network. This role manages a citywide infrastructure of more than 2,700 enforcement cameras including speed, red-light, bus lane, MTA ACE (bus lane, double parking, bus stop), and Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) systems across all five boroughs. Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner, the candidate will exercise broad independent judgment to direct operations, evaluate emerging technologies, and lead multi-site teams dedicated to protecting the safety of millions of New Yorkers.

Requirements

• Serving permanently in the title, or reachable on the civil service list, exam # 1143
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of full-time experience in city planning, at least eighteen (18) months of which must have been in a managerial capacity; or Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above.
• A baccalaureate degree and eighteen (18) months of managerial experience in city planning is required of all candidates.
• Graduate work leading to an advance degree in city planning or related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the non-managerial experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Graduation from an accredited United States Law School may be substituted for two (2) years of non-managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of 2,200+ fixed speed cameras, 500+ red-light cameras, 1,000+ dashboard-mounted MTA Bus (ACE) cameras, and 2 Weigh-in-Motion sensors.
• Lead the end-to-end processing of Notices of Liability (NOLs) issued for traffic infractions.
• Provide strategic guidance and establish policies governing unit functions.
• Assess new enforcement technologies, develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and coordinate the citywide deployment of new camera infrastructure.
• Serve as the primary liaison between NYC DOT and technology vendors, ensuring transparent, timely, and compliant contract performance.
• Oversee audits of contractor work to ensure adherence to requirements.
• Monitor state and local legislation related to speed limits, red-light enforcement, and related traffic safety measures to inform and refine enforcement strategies.
• Manage three satellite offices, oversee overtime budgets, and lead staff discipline, documentation, and performance processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive