Limited Alteration Application (LAA) Intern

City of New York•New York, NY
•$18 - $18

About The Position

The NYC Department of Buildings’ 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. Except for some minor new installations, LAA work is generally limited to repairing or replacing existing equipment and does not require a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect. Under the direction and supervision of the Deputy Director, Limited Alteration Application, the intern will support code-compliance monitoring, research, document and guide updates, audits, property profile reviews, and communication with stakeholders. The role is intended for students pursuing a related technical or construction field who are interested in the NYC Construction Codes. Pay rates are $17.50 for students from entering freshman through completion of sophomore year, $17.75 from entering junior through completion of senior year, and $18.00 at the graduate level. Work hours are up to 17 per week while school is in session and up to 35 per week during school breaks. When working a 35-hour schedule, the position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program.

Requirements

  • Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school, with continued enrollment as a condition of employment.
  • Major or field of study in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Construction Management.
  • Interest in the NYC Construction Codes.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and track Emergency Work Notification filings and associated permits for code compliance.
  • Research and update the LAA Certified Listing Agency Appliances spreadsheet.
  • Assist with updating and formatting the LAA Uniform Audit Checklist.
  • Help structure and update the LAA Quick Code Reference Guide.
  • Assist with Ordinary Plumbing Work audits and Property Profile reviews.
  • Communicate with stakeholders regarding Ordinary Plumbing Work processes and Emergency Work Notifications.
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