2026-OLR-001-Labor Relations & Discipline 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.

DEP’s Office of Labor Relations & Discipline (LR&D) advises agency management concerning its obligations under collective bargaining agreements, adjudicates employee disciplinary matters, processes and adjudicates employee grievances, and serves as a liaison between DEP and the labor unions that represent DEP employees. Additionally, LR&D research matters related to employment/labor law and employee discipline, works with attorneys at the Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations and the NYC Law Department on litigation related to grievances, disciplinary matters, and improper labor practice charges, LR&D also coordinates with the New York City Department of Investigation and the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board on matters within their purview.

LR&D is seeking a summer Graduate intern to assist Senior attorneys with formal disciplinary proceedings, including the drafting of Notices, charges and related case documents; attending Grievance hearings; researching applicable case law; attending Labor-management (and related) meetings; and assisting staff and management in LR&D with other tasks within the Office.

Interested candidates should also include a writing sample.

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: [email protected]

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

• Student must have at least a 2.5GPA (on a 4.0 scale) - Student should have some interest in public sector legal work. Selection Criteria: - Strong writing skills effective interpersonal skills. - Familiarity and/or experience with computers/software Microsoft Office Suite experience in scanning documents and creating digital libraries is a plus. - Leadership skills self-motivation and ability to work well with minimal supervision. - Must be approachable and have good moral standard in regard to confidential information - Excellent communication skills both oral and written - Familiarity with/interest in Labor Law/Employment Law is a plus.

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

Residency Requirement

This position does NOT require NYC residency.

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.

, $17.93 – $17.93