Automated Enforcement Camera Technician

Job Description

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

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 Technicians 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 vehicles 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.

CLERICAL ASSOCIATE - 10251

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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.