Automated Enforcment Camera Technician

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York seeks a Clerical Associate in the Automated Enforcement Unit to review Notices of Liability and verify camera-based traffic violations. You will assess vehicle descriptions, license plates, and video evidence to determine accuracy and validity of each case, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.

Remote work up to two days per week may be available; new hires must reside in NYC for the first two years. Hours are 35 per week, with assignments across various locations.

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma or educational equivalent approved by a state education department or accrediting organization.
• Typing speed of at least 100 keystrokes per minute (20 words).

Responsibilities

• Review Notices of Liability to determine if a vehicle violated NYC traffic laws.
• Examine camera footage (red-light, bus lane, speed cameras) for accuracy.
• Ensure quality of reviewed NOLs and participate in QA testing.

Skills

Traffic rules basics

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

CLERICAL ASSOCIATE

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Clerical Associate, or must have taken, passed, and be reachable on the Open Competitive Clerical Associate Exam # 3120.

Clerical Associate Level IVs (Camera Technicians) in the Automated Enforcement Unit are responsible for reviewing, accepting, or rejecting traffic violations (Notice of Liability) issued to motorists for infractions of the NYC Traffic Rules and Regulations, which are captured through an automated camera enforcement system. The Camera Technician reviews the red-light camera, bus lane camera, MTA bus-mounted camera, fixed speed camera, as well as mobile speed camera, and proposes violations on their desktop computer. It is the Camera Technician's responsibility to determine if a violation has occurred. Using the preset guidelines, the Camera Technician reviews the Notice of Liability to ascertain that the vehicle has, in fact, violated the traffic law, that the vehicle's description is accurate, and that the license plate is clear and legible and is assigned to the registered owner of the vehicle. In addition, the Camera Technician will review bus lane videos to determine that the vehicle in violation was, in fact, illegally using the bus lane or simply dropping off or picking up a passenger within a reasonable amount of time. The technician reviews the printed Notices of Liability (NOLs) for quality assurance. In addition, the Camera Technician is responsible for the accuracy of their reviewed NOLs and will be subject to random quality assurance tests while performing their tasks. The Camera Technician will follow all procedures and guidelines, standard operating procedures, and business rules as set forth by the Automated Enforcement Unit, as well as all policies set forth by the Department of Transportation.

Unit: Automated Enforcement Unit

Location: Various

Hours/Shift: 35 HRS./TBD

Preferred Skills

• Basic knowledge and understanding of New York City Traffic Rules and Regulations

Additional Information

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.

Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.

For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

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Qualification Requirements

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.

• Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.

Equal Opportunity

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.