Central Development Programs Intern

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.


Central Development Programs 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.

Central Development Programs (CDP) division conducts plan examination for specific work types and other small-scale work citywide, including Antennas, Solar, Electrical Battery Storage, and Signs. CDP Project Advocates team includes the Small Business Team (SBT), which provides small business owners and entrepreneurs the dedicated DOB support they need. CDP Project Advocates also coordinate with various City agencies to resolve issues arising in city-owned or city-funded applications.



Position Responsibilities
Under the direction and supervision of Deputy Borough Commissioner, the intern will:

- Conduct research for the Project Advocate team

- Participate in staff trainings

- Assist the Senior Project Advocate in researching on-going DOB issues and prepare training material

- Prepare business correspondence and DOB official letters for the Borough Commissioner’s Office

- Assist with tracking, time management, and technical presentations


Major/ Field of Study

- Architecture, Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234