The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s largest public housing authority, with an operating budget of $3.3 billion and over 11,000 employees who manage and maintain 311 developments housing about 400,000 residents. NYCHA also operates the country’s largest Section 8 program, providing rental assistance to approximately 200,000 additional people. Under direct supervision, the Architectural Intern assists with building-related architectural and compliance work in both field and office settings and receives training aligned with the mission of the Technical Oversight and Special Projects (TOSP) unit. The intern supports introductory-level tasks related to building and apartment inspections, review of building-related permits and documentation, and oversight of other building infrastructure within public housing developments. Assignments may include exposure to plan and permit reviews, field observations, construction and maintenance activities, and regulatory compliance efforts associated with occupied residential buildings and capital work. The intern performs related duties as assigned. Examples of typical tasks include the following: NOTE: A motor vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT. NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the link below: https://bit.ly/55aProgram Additional Information 1. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). 2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. 3. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS). Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position. ARCHITECTURAL INTERN - 21205
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Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
101-250 employees