BCR--Coastal Resiliency Intern

Position: 2026-BCR-001-Coastal Resiliency Intern
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system's 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Coastal Resilience's vision is for a vibrant, healthy and safe coastal environment that allows people and businesses to thrive in the face of a changing climate - and specifically to, sea level rise, high tide events and storm surge. BCR develops and implements strategic planning initiatives and is responsible for the operations and maintenance of coastal infrastructure assets along NYC's 520 miles of shoreline.

The selected candidate will support bureau staff in the delivery of BCR's community engagement and coastal risk management programs. Will assist in the development of technical documents related to coastal infrastructure projects, hurricane and extreme weather projections (including extratropical storms), emergency management planning and DEPs water service delivery programs. Tasks will include:

* Applying organization and project management skills to assist in the management of multiple tasks and complex systems.

* Identifying priority communities for tidal flooding interventions by working closely with the PM Flood Risk & Data Management. Interventions may include, but are not limited to, outfalls and tidegates, as well as holistic urban resilience interventions.

* Support the implementation of community engagement & education plans, including public speaking engagements.

* Assist in the coordination of meetings as needed with subject matter experts, internal and external partners (including academia) to workshop new and innovative interventions for coastal storm risk management.

In addition, the summer intern will develop a final presentation to display assignments they have been involved with while working as an intern at the DEP Interns Closing Ceremony.

RECRUITMENT CONTACT: interns.gov

SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN - 10232

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in an accredited college, university or law school.

Preferred Skills

* Preference will be given to graduate student candidates who are currently studying or possess an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Biology, Urban Design, Environmental Science, or City Planning.

- Leadership skills self-motivation and ability to work well with minimal supervision.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Working knowledge of project management procedures and urban resilience.

- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is NOT required for this position.

Additional Information

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.