Code and Zoning Interpretation Intern

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Flexible schedule during school breaks

Job summary

The City of New York seeks a College Aide (All City Depts) to support the Code & Zoning Interpretation unit. You will assist with meetings, create technical material, and track progress on code development projects.

Position includes 17.5–18 hour weekly during school, with up to 35 hours when on break, and potential for remote work up to two days weekly under the Remote Work Pilot Program.

Qualifications

• Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school.
• For Assignment Level II (Information Technology): Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school with IT course of study, including 9 semester credits.
• For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow): Matriculation at college with IT-related studies including 9 semester credits; appointments via Technology Steering Committee.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating code development meetings and follow up in a timely manner on matters requiring action.
• Assist with creating technical material for code committee review.
• Track code committee progress and maintain documentation for status reports.
• Coordinate training sessions for industry stakeholders, DOB staff and city-wide staff regarding code.
• Assist with creation and maintenance of databases, spreadsheets and tracking systems for code development.
• Draft meeting summaries and status reports for tracking; prepare documents for local law formatting.
• Perform research on national standards and codes of other jurisdictions.
• Schedule and attend inter-agency meetings and industry meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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 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

COLLEGE AIDE (ALL CITY DEPTS) - 10209

Minimum 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.

For Assignment Level II (Information Technology)
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.

For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow)
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.

SPECIAL NOTE

Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.

Preferred Skills

Should be majoring in Architecture, Engineering, City Planning, Urban Studies, or a related field Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, 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. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

$17.50 – $21.90