Executive Director, Automated Enforcement Unit

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. • 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. 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; citywide 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.