Assistant Commissioner, Automated Enforcement Unit

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Department of Transportation seeks an experienced transportation executive to lead the Automated Enforcement Unit. Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Traffic Operations, the Assistant Commissioner will oversee 2,200+ fixed speed cameras, 500+ red light cameras, 1,000+ACE cameras, and related systems, guiding policy, audits, and program expansion.

This role emphasizes contractor management, budgeting, and interagency collaboration as Vision Zero advances.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of satisfactory full-time experience in traffic flow, highway capacity analysis, or related transportation planning fields; two years in an administrative capacity.
• A master's degree in transportation planning, traffic engineering, or a related area with three years of related experience, including administrative responsibilities.
• Alternative combination of education and experience meeting the above criteria, with at least two years in an administrative capacity in the US.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operation of the Automated Enforcement Unit, overseeing over 2,200 fixed speed cameras, 500+ red light cameras, and 1,000+ ACE cameras along with two Weigh in Motion systems.
• Lead violation processing and provide policy guidance for unit functions.
• Evaluate new enforcement technologies, prepare RFPs, and coordinate citywide installation of new camera infrastructure.
• Serve as liaison between NYC DOT and technology vendors to ensure contract performance and audit contractor work.
• Stay current on state and local legislation affecting enforcement practices and effective speed management.
• Oversee three satellite offices, budgets, overtime, staff discipline and documentation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in transportation planning or traffic engineering

Education/experience equivalent with US experience requirement

Job description

Assistant Commissioner, Automated Enforcement Unit

• Full-time
• Agency: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
• Job Category: Administration & Human Resources
• Salary Band: $150,000+
• Compensation: USD 83,718 - USD 223,299

Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Traffic Operations, DOT is seeking an experienced transportation professional to serve as the Assistant Commissioner of the Automated Enforcement Unit. Working under general direction, with wide latitude for independent judgment and action, the Assistant Commissioner will manage, direct, and coordinate the unit, which has responsibility for the Red Light Camera, Fixed and Mobile Speed Camera, Bus Lane Camera, Weigh-in-Motion, and the MTA ACE Mobile Bus Lane Camera programs. This unit is poised for historic expansion following recent state legislation authorizing the city to increase the number of red-light cameras and bus lane cameras citywide. The unit currently has approximately 270 staff and is expected to continue to grow over the next few years as additional enforcement authorities expand.

Responsibilities include oversight of the Automated Enforcement’s operational initiatives as well as management of a newly issued contract which includes new technology, operational changes and auditing functionality. This critical procurement represents one of the largest technology and operational investments in the agency's history, with significant financial and long-term strategic implications for the City. As a core part of the Vision Zero Initiative, the Automated Enforcement Programs have become a major factor in decreasing crashes, fatalities, and infrastructure damage throughout the city.

The Assistant Commissioner will serve as an advocate for the programs, set policies and procedures, and act as an advisor for other states seeking to establish their own enforcement programs. Responsibilities include reviewing and planning engineering studies to evaluate current camera sites and make determinations for future camera site locations; the oversight and management of the private contractor(s) who provide the systems, the camera maintenance, and violations for staff review; and managing the program expansion, including budgeting exercises, and facilities coordination. Other responsibilities include preparation of detailed reports concerning the automated enforcement programs, including tracking and assessment of violations issued, and other reports for planning and budgeting purposes, or other assignments equivalent to these described.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Management: Direct the daily operation of 2,200+ fixed speed cameras, 500+ red light cameras, and 1,000+ dashboard‑mounted MTA Bus (ACE) cameras, as well as two Weigh in Motion systems
• Violation Oversight: Lead the processing of Notices of Liability (NOL) issued to vehicle owners for traffic infractions. Provide advice, guidance, and set policy for the unit’s functions
• Technology & Innovation: Evaluate new enforcement technologies, prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and coordinate the citywide installation of new camera infrastructure.
• Contractor Relations: Act as the primary liaison between NYC DOT and technology vendors, ensuring contract performance is transparent, timely, and aligned with Department interests. Ensure that the current contract requirements are met and oversee the audit of the contractor’s work performance
• Strategic Policy: Stay current on state and local legislation regarding speed limits, red light running, and adapt enforcement best practices.
• Administrative Leadership: Oversee three satellite offices, manage unit overtime budgets, and lead staff discipline and documentation process.

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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory, full‑time experience in 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; city‑wide traffic surveillance and control; traffic engineering administration; or an acceptable related field. This experience must have included two years in an administrative capacity, managing engineering and technical personnel or a large operations staff; at least two years of the above experience must have been acquired in the United States; or

2. 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 as described in "1" above, including two years in an administrative capacity, managing engineering and technical personnel, or a large operations staff; at least two years of the above experience must have been acquired in the United States; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or '2" above. However, all candidates must have at least two years of experience in an administrative capacity, managing engineering and technical personnel, or a large operations staff; at least two years of the required experience must have been acquired in the United States.

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.