About us

At the NYC Department of Buildings, we are responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency and professionalism. As an agency, we are committed to remaining a premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer. As an employer, we are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined, understandable, and transparent.


About the team

The Technical Affairs & Code Development division is responsible for managing the periodic update of the NYC Construction Codes and Electrical Code, development of new codes and related requirements, interpretation of code, and the development and implementation of code-related policies and procedures. The Office of Technical Certification and Research (OTCR) oversees technical certifications of approved agencies and entities performing inspections, tests, material approvals, and evaluates new technology that enhances safety, sustainability, and efficiency.

Additional Information
This internship position reports in- person and does not require New York City residency. If selected, candidates must provide transcript enrollment verification statement from their school attesting that they are enrolled in an accredited degree program. Internship assignments may start as early as May, must conclude by the first week in September, and must not exceed a maximum of 13 weeks.



Responsibilities

The intern will assist Director, Office of Technical Certification and Research (OTCR) in technical, non-technical, and operational matters. Intern will:

-Assist in Code, Zoning and Multiple Dwelling Law Technical Matters in the following areas: Technical Writing, Setting up tracking of Determinations in a database platform and Microsoft Excel

-Assist with the creation and maintenance of databases, spreadsheets and tracking systems, tables, charts, graphs, and presentations related to code development.

-Scheduling and attending meetings, including intra-agency, division, and industry

As of June of the Program year the prospective interne must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June - August each year.

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.