Forensic Engineering Intern at NYC… · 280…

Summary: The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a Forensic Engineering Intern to assist the Forensic Engineering Unit in ensuring public safety across New York City. The intern will be responsible for researching various building types, analyzing data, and assisting with proactive inspections and audits. Responsibilities: - Research different filing types, building types, occupancy classifications, permits, contactors, violations, complaints, incidents/accidents, applicants of record, Certificates of Occupancy using NYC Open Data, DOB BIS, DOBNOW, City Planning, HPD, DOF, and other data sources - Use various data science tools to process and analyze data, including download data, subdivide files, scrub files, merge data, etc - Assist with preparing scrubbed and sub-divided researched data files and tables into distinct files, boroughs, community boards, block and lot, addresses, floor height, etc. Arrange into tables and maps to be used to determine structural sensitive buildings and other building groups of special interests in terms of public safety - Assist with historic research both analog and digital from public domain locations; NYC archives and records. Research private databanks and files at colleges such as Columbia, NYU etc - Assist with applying research methodologies and organizing files, filing addresses, for emergencies and other data and analytical events such as storms, hurricanes, flooding, gas explosions etc - Assist with setting up maps of various data analysis/research outcomes - Assist with generating and developing engineering coordination BIN lists, and coordination of work of engineering units under Enforcement bureau and Development bureau - Assistant with proactive engineering audit and inspections - Assist with communications with owners, building agents, analysists with other agencies etc - Assist other Department and Enforcement units with assignments, special projects, maps, data runs, analysis, report preparation, site visits etc - Assist with all day, partial day or multi-week site visits to canvas addresses, interior/exterior of buildings, roof surveys, shed surveys, curb cut surveys, and the likes - Collaborate on related work with other Department interns, engineering teams, etc. on an as needed basis Required Qualifications: - Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school - Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school Preferred Qualifications: - Fields of Study: Civil engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or a related field - Strong critical thinking, analytical writing, and presentation skills - Strong skills in data science and related programs such as Python, C++, R, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access - Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word) - Demonstrated interest or background in government oversight and regulatory policy Required Skills: Civil engineering, Construction management, Data science, Python, C++, R, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Analytical writing Benefits: 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., 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/., New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.