Code and Zoning Interpretation Intern
New York City: Office of the Public Advocate · Remote · USD 17.5 - USD 21.9
- Remote
- Paid
- Part-time
About the role
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 Code & Zoning Interpretation unit is responsible for the interpretation of the NYC Construction Codes, NYC Electrical Code, NYC Zoning Resolution, NYS Multiple Dwelling Law, and related laws and rules. The unit responds to interpretation requests, trains examiners on code and zoning, and manages appeals of determinations made by the borough offices.
The Code and Zoning Interpretation intern will:
- Assist with coordinating code development meetings and following up in a timely manner on matters requiring further action.
- Assist with the creation of technical material for code committee review
- Tracking code committee progress.
- Assist with coordinating training sessions for industry stakeholders, DOB and other city-wide staff regarding code.
- Assist with creation and maintenance of databases, spreadsheets and tracking systems, tables, charts, graphs, and presentations related to code development.
- Drafting meeting summaries and status reports for tracking purposes; preparing documents for local law formatting.
- Performing research regarding national standards and codes of other jurisdictions.
- Scheduling and attending meetings, including inter-agency, division, and industry.
Work Hours
17 hours/week when school is in session 35 hours/week when school is on break
PAY RATES
Entering Freshmen through completion of Sophomore year: $17.50 Entering Junior through completion of Senior year: $17.75 Graduate level: $18.00
REMOTE WORK
When working a 35 hour/week schedule, this position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program
Qualifications
For Assignment Level I: Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.