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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in research, investigations, or studies related to civil engineering functions or activities within NYCHA.
- Conduct field inspections to assess building conditions, identify necessary repairs, and document findings.
- Participate in surveys and inspections to ensure compliance with applicable building regulations, contract specifications, and engineering standards.
- Review reports from consultants, administrators, and tenant associations, providing technical input as needed.
- Assist in evaluating repair and maintenance orders, reviewing contractor work, and ensuring adherence to established engineering criteria.
- Support contract management by assisting in the solicitation of bids, overseeing awarded projects, and verifying completed work.
- Participate in monitoring the progress of construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects, ensuring work meets quality and compliance standards.
- Prepare reports on property conditions, project status, and engineering assessments.
- Perform calculations and assist in engineering analyses to support compliance initiatives.
NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Civil Engineering Intern to be considered.
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, click on the link below:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram
Additional Information
1. INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED LIST FOR THE SAME TITLE.
2. NYCHA employees applying for promotion, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
4. 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.
CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN - 20202
1. A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college. A degree in any other engineering area or in civil engineering technology is not acceptable.
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