Plan Examination Intern

Department of Building; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York seeks a College Aide to assist the Plan Examination team with research, zoning studies, and training material preparation. The role supports the Chief Plan Examiner and requires ongoing college enrollment.

Work includes producing DOB letters, tracking tasks, and creating technical presentations. Eligible for remote work under the 35-hour week pilot, with up to 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school is required for Assignment Level I.
• For IT Assignment Level II: must be enrolled in college with IT/CS/MIS/data processing focus and 9 credits in the field.
• For IT Fellow Assignment Level III: same matriculation with IT-relevant study including 9 credits; appointment via Technology Steering Committee.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research for the Plan Examination team, Project Advocates, and Code and Zoning Specialists.
• Research Zoning Resolution for zoning challenges and present findings to the Borough Commissioner’s Office and/or Chief Plan Examiner.
• Participate in monthly staff training sessions.
• Assist the Chief Plan Examiner in researching ongoing DOB issues and prepare training materials under the Chief’s guidance.
• Prepare business correspondence and official DOB letters for the Borough Commissioner’s Office.
• Assist with tracking, time management, and technical presentations.

Skills

Architecture

Architectural Technology

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering Technology

Understands plans

Research skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Education

Enrolled in college or graduate school

IT, CS, MIS or data processing-related coursework (9 credits)

IT-related course of study (9 credits)

Job description

Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the Chief Plan Examiner, the intern will:

• Conduct research for the Plan Examination team, Project Advocates, and Code and Zoning Specialists.
• Research Zoning Resolution for zoning challenges and present findings to the Borough Commissioner’s Office and/or Chief Plan Examiner.
• Participate in monthly staff training sessions.
• Assist the Chief Plan Examiner in researching ongoing DOB issues and prepare training materials under the Chief’s guidance.
• Prepare business correspondence and official DOB letters for the Borough Commissioner’s Office.
• Assist with tracking, time management, and technical presentations.

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.

Work Hours

• Up to 17 hours/week when school is in session
• Up to 35 hours/week during school break

Pay Rate

• Entering Freshmen through completion of Sophomore year: $17.50
• Entering Junior through completion of Senior year: $17.75
• Graduate level: $18.00

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

Majors: Architecture, Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering TechnologySkills:Understands plansResearch skillsStrong written and verbal communication

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.