Executive Director, Automated Enforcement Unit

As a key leader in NYC’s Vision Zero initiative, this role oversees the nation’s largest automated traffic enforcement network, managing a citywide infrastructure of more than 2,700 enforcement cameras.

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, providing strategic guidance and establishing 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, including audits of contractor work.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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; citywide traffic surveillance and control; traffic engineering administration; or an acceptable related field. This experience must include two years in an administrative capacity, managing engineering and technical personnel or a large operations staff, with at least two years of the above experience acquired in the United States.
• OR 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 above, including two years in an administrative capacity, with at least two years of the above experience acquired in the United States.
• OR education and/or experience equivalent to the above, with all candidates required to have at least two years of experience in an administrative capacity, managing engineering and technical personnel or a large operations staff, and at least two years of the required experience acquired in the United States.

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership and team-management abilities, supported by excellent verbal communication and high-quality writing skills.
• Deep knowledge of traffic operations, including NYC Traffic Rules and Regulations and New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.
• Experience with contract administration and vendor oversight, including monitoring performance, compliance, and deliverables.
• Proficiency with essential software tools, such as PowerPoint, Excel, and report-writing applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the public, including managing sensitive interactions and communicating complex information clearly.

Benefits

• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Pay

$83,718.00 – $223,299.00

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.