NOTE: This summer internship is for up to 13 weeks, starting from the first day of the internship and ending no later than September 4, 2026. Interns are expected to work 35 hours per week in person.
Limited Alteration Application Intern
Job Description
About the Team
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.
The Limited Alteration Application (LAA) Unit reviews DOB NOW applications for plumbing work, fire suppression piping replacement and repairs, and oil burner installations that do not include construction work. Apart from some minor new installations, LAA work is generally restricted to repair and/or replacement of existing equipment and does not require a Professional Engineer (PE) or a Registered Architect (RA).
Position Responsibilities
Under the direction and supervision of the Director, Limited Alteration Application (LAA), the intern will:
- Monitor and track Emergency Work Notification (EWN) filings and associated permits for code compliance.
- Research and update the LAA Certified Listing Agency Appliance鈥檚 spreadsheet
- Assist with updating and formatting the LAA鈥檚 Uniform Audit Checklist
- Help structure and update LAA鈥檚 Quick Code Reference Guide (code cheat sheet)
- Assist with Ordinary Plumbing Work (OPWs) Audits and Property Profile reviews
- Communicates with stakeholders regarding Ordinary Plumbing Work processes and Emergency Work Notifications
Major/ Field of Study
- Architecture, Architectural Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Construction Management
- Interest in the NYC Construction Codes
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