This is entrance level technical work in the rehabilitation of properties for renewal and code enforcement projects. An employee in this class trains in assisting owners of residential and commercial properties in achieving property improvements necessary for compliance with renewal and code enforcement standards. Works under the direction of a Housing Rehabilitation Supervisor and within the legal and procedural requirements established for project execution. Characteristic Work Reviews residential and commercial properties to identify violations of the housing code which may be corrected through the rehabilitation program. Assesses property, mainly residential, to determine health and safety hazards, including lead base paint hazards. Makes site inspections of project structure and prepares drawings and work specifications which define the extent of improvement required. Schedules property improvements in order to rehabilitate the structure. Reviews work specifications and estimates costs of improvement items. Uses personal computers and other standard office equipment to prepare rehabilitation notices, letters of agreement, and other correspondence and reports. Assists in the preparation of contract documents and bid packages. Assists property owner in the selection of contractor, plans and attends homeowner/contractor pre-award conferences, and works closely with owner and contractor to ensure acceptable quality of workmanship in meeting property rehabilitation standards. Maintains work progress reports through periodic inspection of contractor performances and authorizes partial payment to contractor. Prepares certificate of completion. Performs related work as required. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited high school or GED. A minimum of three years paid experience as a general contractor or journeyman in residential building construction, or an equivalent combination of related training and related paid experience. THE EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT MEANS THAT YOU MAY SUBSTITUTE UP TO 50% OF PAID EXPERIENCE WITH RELATED EDUCATION OR TRAINING. Possession of state issued lead risk assessor license, lead abatement contractor license, and renovation, repair, and painting (RRP) certification or must obtain licenses/certifications within one year of employment. Possession of a valid State of Ohio driver’s license. Knowledge of residential and commercial building construction and remodeling materials, practices, and methods. Knowledge of remodeling specifications and plans. Knowledge of state and local building codes. Knowledge of lead risk assessment and other related housing rehabilitation programs. Ability to detect structural and other violations of housing program and code enforcement standards and to appraise for quality of construction and physical deterioration. Ability to read, interpret, and prepare plans, specifications and blueprints of ordinary complexity quickly and accurately and to compare them with construction in progress. Ability to write construction specifications. Ability to operate personal computers and standard office equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other persons. Ability to obtain and maintain training and certifications as required. List of essential job functions available upon request.