Associate Director for Automatic Safety Camera

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Capital BikeShare Membership

d.University professional development

Employer-assisted housing loan program

Job summary

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) seeks an Associate Director for the Automated Safety Camera (ASC) Division to lead operations, oversight, and strategic implementation of the ASC program across cameras and school bus stop-arm safety.

The role requires strong management, contracting oversight, stakeholder coordination, and ensuring compliance with regulations, with a focus on safety, reliability, and performance.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate and Graduate Education in business, engineering, or related fields preferred.
• Specialized experience in transportation or program management is valued.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing contracts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily ASC program operations including camera deployment and rotation.
• Act as contracting officer and technical review officer for ASC, coordinating with OCP.
• Manage budget, staff performance, and cross-agency relations to meet program goals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and provide leadership to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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Job Title Associate Director for Automatic Safety Camera

This position is located in the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). DDOT's mission is to equitably deliver a safe, sustainable, and reliable multimodal transportation network for all residents and visitors of the District of Columbia. The incumbent serves as the Associate Director for the Automated Safety Camera (ASC) Division, located within the Traffic Safety Administration (TSA). The ASC Program is designed to create safer roadways for all road users in the District of Columbia, through the use of automated safety cameras that include but are not limited to speed safety cameras, as well as safety cameras for automated enforcement of stop signs, red lights, truck restrictions, clear lanes (i.e., dedicated bus lanes). The ASC Program also supports the District’s School Bus Stop-arm Safety Program through automated cameras installed on school buses.

The incumbent is responsible for the leadership of the program and overseeing operations and implementation, including the deployment and rotation of the safety cameras. The incumbent serves as the technical authority, expert, and advisor on District’s ASC Division, and will oversee operational services, contract administration, and stakeholder coordination, and manage the completion of specialized multi-year programs and projects, provide supervision and leadership to a multi-disciplinary team, and ensure compliance with local and federal regulations for the implementation of automated enforcement.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manages daily operations of ASC which includes but not limited to, speed cameras, stop sign cameras, red light cameras, truck restrictions, Clear Lanes and School Bus Stop-Arm Safety Program. Provides overall direction and vision for the District ASC Program; and participates in the leadership, supervision and direction of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for meeting performance and mission goals. Plans, schedules, coordinates, and delivers work operations that span multiple divisions or administrations. Hires, trains, motivates, and evaluates staff to maximize professional development and productivity. Assigns, directs, and reviews the work of subordinate employees. Provides a full range of supervisory services for administrative and engineering staff. Plans, schedules, and coordinates work operations. Makes staff selections, recommends promotions, provides performance ratings and standards and necessary training, approves/disapproves leave, initiates necessary disciplinary action, and assigns, adjusts, directs, and reviews staff work, as of the changes in governing and related regulatory, legislative matters, or agency matters which impact the performance of duties. Explains and gains support from subordinates for management changes, policies, and goals.

Serves as the Contracting Officer and the Technical Review Officer for the ASC program. Works closely with the Office of Contracts and Procurement (OCP) to oversee the acquisition contracting activities and interagency agreements, reviews and evaluates the effectiveness, technical adequacy and suitability of contractor proposals. Oversees compliant investigations about contractor performance. Performs operational and programmatic activities, plans the budget, and initiates new plans and logistics. Develops and maintains relationships, coordination, and lines of communication with other District agencies, such as but not limited to DPW, MPD, and DMV, other stakeholders as it relates to the work of the ASC. Participates in coordination and management of related Statements of Work performance specifications and technical valuations, studies and evaluations. Monitors program resources to ensure integrity and consistency and without conflict of interest. Develops strategies and implementation plans to maximize the effectiveness of the program. Works with the Strategic Initiatives Branch to verify data is represented accurately.

Qualifications and Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education:Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.

Bachelors or Masters degree in related field is preferred.

or

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are preferred.

Working Conditions/Environment

Work is primarily conducted in an office setting. However, incumbent may be exposed to a variety of weather conditions while outdoors visiting various site locations.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty:Varies

Pay Plan, Series and Pay Grade:MS-2101-15

Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential

Duration of Appointment:Management Supervisory Service (MSS) - at will. All positions and appointments in MSS serve the pleasure of the appointment authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union):This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation(s): The incumbent in this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of D.C. personnel regulations, Suitability- Security Sensitive. This position has been designated as a “security sensitive” position. Security-sensitive positions are positions of special trust that may be reasonably expected to affect the access to or control of activities, systems, or resources that are subject to misappropriation, malicious mischief, damage, or loss or impairment of control of communication.

Residency Requirement Statement: If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

Benefits May Include:

DDOT is an employer of choice for any job seeker who has passion, energy, and enthusiasm about our city. Employee benefits include:

• Health and life insurance benefits and retirement benefits (More information about these benefits is available on the D.C. Department of Human Resources (DCHR) website at www.dchr.dc.gov.)
• Complimentary Capital BikeShare Membership
• Continued professional development, and professional growth through d.University, the in-house training available for all DDOT employees
• Employer-assisted housing loan program, providing payment and/or closing cost financing for first‑time home buyers (restrictions apply)

EEO Statement:

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non‑merit factor.