Executive Director, Automated Enforcement Unit

**In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title, or reachable on the civil service list, exam # 1143**

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.

Key Responsibilities
- Program Management: 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.
- Violation Oversight: Lead the end-to-end processing of Notices of Liability (NOLs) issued for traffic infractions. Provide strategic guidance and establish policies governing unit functions.
- Technology & Innovation: Assess new enforcement technologies, develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and coordinate the citywide deployment of new camera infrastructure.
- Contractor Relations: 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.
- Strategic Policy: Monitor state and local legislation related to speed limits, red-light enforcement, and related traffic safety measures to inform and refine enforcement strategies.
- Administrative Leadership: Manage three satellite offices, oversee overtime budgets, and lead staff discipline, documentation, and performance processes.

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1. 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

2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. However, 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."

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.