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Plan Examination Intern

CompanyCity of New York
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 29, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will conduct research on zoning challenges and assist the Chief Plan Examiner with ongoing Department of Buildings issues. They will also prepare official correspondence, training materials, and support technical presentations for the Borough Commissioner’s Office.
Internship Type
part time
Salary Range
$18 - $18
Company Size
5559
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
35 hours
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About The Company
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing authority in North America, was created in 1934 to provide decent, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers. NYCHA is home to 1 in 16 New Yorkers, providing affordable housing to 511,384 authorized residents through public housing and Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) programs as well as Section 8 housing. NYCHA has 177,565 apartments in 2,410 buildings across 335 conventional public housing and PACT developments. In addition, NYCHA connects residents to critical programs and services from external and internal partners, with a focus on economic opportunity, youth, seniors, and social services. With a housing stock that spans all five boroughs, NYCHA is a city within a city.
About the Role

Job Description

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

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.

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.

  • Agency: DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
  • Job Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
  • Salary Band: $10 to $20
  • Compensation: USD 17.5 - USD 18
  • Key Skills
    ResearchZoning resolutionTechnical presentationsTime managementBusiness correspondenceData analysisTraining material preparation
    Categories
    Government & Public SectorEngineeringAdministrativeConstruction