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.

Investigative Intern, Licensing

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.

The Licensing Investigations Unit of the New York City Department of Buildings safeguards the integrity of New York City’s construction industry by ensuring that licensed professionals meet and maintain the highest standards of competency, compliance, and ethical conduct.

Position Responsibilities

The Investigative Intern will assist investigators and supervisory staff in reviewing complaints, conducting background research, analyzing documentation, and preparing case materials related to licensing compliance and potential violations of the NYC Construction Codes and related regulations. This internship provides hands-on exposure to regulatory enforcement, investigative research, and administrative processes within a large municipal agency.

Under the direction and supervision of the Director, Licensing Investigations, the Intern will:

- Research, request and obtain relevant documentary evidence from individuals and businesses.

- Ability to comprehend New York City Administrative Codes, Laws, Rules and Regulations, as well as DOB policies and procedures.

- Utilize electronic research databases to investigate pending applicants.

- Utilizes computer systems to assist in the processing of investigations and maintain case records.

- Respond to and address written and verbal inquiries from the public.

- Work on various special projects and tasks assigned by the Director of Licensing Investigations Unit


Major/ Field of Study

- Law, Criminal Justice, or related fields.

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234

As of June of the Program year the prospective intern must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June - August each year.

- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong analytical skills - Strong interpersonal skills and excellent judgment - Experience in office/business environment - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, - Proven ability to learn quickly, multi-task, prioritize workload. - Must be organized, detail- oriented, self-motivated with ability to follow-through on assigned tasks. - Bilingual

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

This internship does not require residency in a specific location however, interns must report to the work site in person.

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.