272137 WHITE - C�TV CLERK
P�NK - FINANCE G I TY OF SA I NT PAITL Council
CANARY - DEPARTMENT
BLUE - MAVOR File NO. � �
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Council Resolution
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
An Administrative Resolution revising the Class
Specifications for the titles of Housing Aide I,
Housing Aide II, Housing Technician I, and
Housing Technician II.
RESOLVED, that the Civil Service Rules be amended by striking
from Section 49 tlie Class 5pecifications for the titles of Housing Aide I,
Housing Aide II, Housing Technician I, and Housing Technician II, and
by substituting in lieu thereof, respectively, t1�.e attached Class Specifica-
tions for the titles of Housing Aide I, Housing Aide II, Housing Technician I,
and Housing Technician II.
Approved:
Chairman
, Civil Service Commission
COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of:
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HOUSING AIDE I
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� Some ability to keep si.mple records of housing inspections.
Some knowledge of insect and rodent control and use of pesticides.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation. Must possess a Minnesota driver's Iicense.
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HOUSING AIDE I
DESCRIPTION OF WORK -
General Statement of Duties: Performs, as a trainee, entry-level technical
� work investigating routine complaints and conducting routine inspections
of housing structures and facilities to determine compliance with housing
codes and regulations; applies pest control measures; and performs related
duties as required.
Supervision Received: Works under the immediate technical supervision of a
higher level housing technician and the close administrative supervision
of the unit head.
Supervision Exercised: None.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED
The listed examples may not include all duties performed by all positions in
this class.
In the capacity of a learner--
Investigates complaints regarding improper storage and disposal of refuse.
Assists in the inspections of exterior property areas with regard to
sanitation, gradings, drainage, weeds, and insect and rodent harborage.
Assists in the inspections of the exterior of structures with regard to the
conditions of foundations, walls, roofs, stairs, porches, railings, windows,
doors, hatchways, and screening.
Assists in the inspections of the interior of structures with regard to
dampness, condition of structural members, the safety of interior stairs
and railings, the imperviousness of bathroom floors, sanitation, and
insect and rodent harborage.
Assists in the inspections of the basic facilities in occupancies with
regard to type and number of water closets, lavatories, bath tubs or
showers, kitchen sinks, water and sewer system connections, water hearing
facilities, and other sanitary facilities.
Assists in the inspections of occupancies with regard to the condition and
number of plumbing fixtures and systems, heating equipment, electrical
outlets and fixtures, and with regard to ceiling heights, floor areas,
sleeping rooms, access, and location of bath and sleeping units.
Assists in the inspections of occupancies with regard to light and venti-
lation both natural and artificial, safety from fire, and general main-
tenance and cleanliness.
Assists in the inspections of rooming houses with regard to bathroom facil-
ities, floor area for sleeping purposes, bed linen, towels, shades and
drapes.
Keeps simple records and makes reports of inspections.
Dispenses poisons, baits traps and performs other duties related to pest
eradication.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Some knowledge of housing codes, laws and regulations.
Working ability to meet and communicate with individuals from a variety
of socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
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HOUSING AID E II
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Working abulity to keep records of housing inspections.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation and one years' experience as a Housing Aide I or
equivalent; or high school graduation and at least one years' experience
in housing construction and 6 or more credits in courses related to
housing inspection; or high school.' graduation and one year of coZlege
training in building and housing inspeetion. Must have a Minnesota -
drivers' license.
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Title of class:
+ HOUSING AIDE II �+ !!",,���
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Performs routine technical work investigating
complaints and conducting routine inspections of public and private
facilities to determine compliance with housing codes and related
ordinances; and performs related duties as required.
Supervision Received: Works under the immediate technical supervision of a
higher level housing technician and the immediate administrative superver-
vision of the unit head.
Supervision Exercised: None.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMID
The listed examples may not include all duties performed by all positions in
this class.
Investigates complaints regarding improper storage and disposal of refuse.
Determines ownership of parcels of real estate. _.
Investigates general nuisance complaints and obtain s abatement where
warranted.
Prepares appropriate reports and makes recommendations.
Assists in the inspections of exterior property areas with regard to
sanitation, gradings, drainage, weeds and insect ar.d rodent harborage.
Assists in the inspection of the exterior of structures with regard to
the condition of foundations, walls, roofs, stairs, porches, railings,
windows, doors, hatchways and screening.
Assists in the inspection of the interior of structures with regard to
dampness, condition of structural members, the safety of interior stairs
and railings, the imperviousness of bathroom floors, sanitation and insect
and rodent harborage.
Assists in the inspection of the basic facilities in occupancies with regard
to type and number of water closets, lavatories, bath tubs or showers.
kitchen sinks, water and sewer system connections, water heating facilities,
- heating facilities, incinerators, rubbish storage facilities, garbage
storage or disposal facilities, and other sanitary facilities.
Assists in the inspection of occupancies wit�'C regard to the condition and
number of plumbing fixtures, and with regard to ceiling heights, floor
areas, sZeeping rooms, access, and location of bath and sleeping units.
Assists in the inspection of occupancies with regard to light and ventilation
both natural and artificial, safety from fire, and general maintenance
and cleanliness.
Assists in the inspection of rooming houses with regard to bathroom facil-
ities, floor area for sleeping purposes, bed linen, towels, shades and
drapes.
Assists in the inspections relative to the issuance of certificates of
occupancy.
Keeps records and makes reports of inspections.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Some knowledge of services offered by community housing, financial and
counseling agencies.
Working knowledge of housing codes, laws and regulations.
Working ability to meet and communicate with individuals from a variety
of socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
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H�USING TECANICIAN I
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Performs skilled technical work investigating
complaints and conducting inspections of public and private facilities to
determine compliance with housing codes and related ordinances; and per-
forms related duties as required.
Supervision Received: Works under the close technical supervision of a
higher level housing technician and the immediate administrative super-
vision of the unit head.
Supervision Exercised: May exercise close technical supervision over entry
level staff.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED
Makes scheduled survey and certificate of occupancy inspections.
Assists in training and supervising lower level housing employees as
assigned.
Represents the division at City Council hearings, neighborhood meetings
and at other public meetings.
Investigates complaints regarding improper storage and disposal of refuse.
Determines ownership of parcels of reaZ estate.
Investigates general nuisance complaints and obtains abatement where
warranted.
Prepares appropriate reports and makes recommendations.
Inspects exterior property areas with regard to sanitation, gradings,
drainage, weeds, and insect and rodent harborage.
Inspects the exterior of structures with regard to the condition of
foundations, walls, roofs, stairs, porches, railings, windows, doors,
hatchways, and screening.
Inspects the interior of structures with regard to dampness, condition of
structural members, the safety of interior stairs and railings, the
imperviousness of bathroom floors, sanitation, and insect and rodent
harborage.
Inspects the basic facilities in occupancies with regard to type and
number of water closets, lavatories, ba�,h tubs or showers, kitchen
sinks, water and sewer system connections, water heating facilities,
heating facilities, incinerators, rubbish storage facilities, garbage
storage or disposal facilities, and other sanitary �facilities.
Inspects occupancies with regard to the condition and number of plumbing
fixtures and systems, heating equipment, electrical outlets and fixtures,
and with regard to ceiling heights, floor areas, sleeping rooms, access
and location of bath and sleeping units.
Inspects occupancies with regard to light and ventilation both natural and
artificial, safety from fire, and general maintenance and cleanliness.
Inspects rooming houses with regard to bathroom facilities, floor area
for sleeping purposes, bed linen, towels, shades and drapes.
Keeps records and makes reports of inspections.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS ADTD ABILITIES
Some ability to keep records of housing inspections.
Working knowledge of services offered by community housing, financial
and counseling agencies.
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AOUSING TECHNICIAN I ,
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Working ability to meet and communicate with individuals from a variety
of socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
rIINTMUM QUALZFICATIONS
High school: graduation and at least fifteen credit hours in building
inspection courses acceptable toward an associate degree in building
inspection (certain courses may be substituted for those required for
the basic building inspection associate degree; a list of such
substitute courses is ma.intained in the Personnel Office) and two
years' experience as a Housing Aide II or equivalent. Each additional
year of qualifying experience may be substituted for five credit h�urs.
Must gossess a Minnesota driver's license.
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Title of class:
HOUSING TECHNICIAN II ��'-'���
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Performs supervisory and skilled technical
work involved in investigating complaints and conducting inspections of
more complex public and private facilities to determine compliance with
applicable codes and ordinances; and performs related duties as required.
Supervision Received: Works under the general administrative supervision
of a unit supervisor or unit head.
Supervision Fxercised: Exercises immediate technical supervision over
-- entry-level staff.
TYPICAL�DUTIES PERFORMED
The listed examples may not include a1Z duties performed by all positions in
this class.
Inspects exterior property areas with regard to sanitation, gradings,
drainage, weeds, and insect and rodent harborage.
Inspects the exterior of structures with regard to the condition of
foundations, walls, roofs, stairs, porches, railings, windows, doors,
hatchways and screening.
Inspects the interior of structures with regard to dampness, condition of
structural members, the safety of interior stairs and railings, the
imperviousness of bathroom floors, sanitation and insect and rodent
harborage.
Inspects the basic facilities in occupancies with regard to type and
number of water closets, lavatories, bath tubs or showers, kitchen sinks,
water and sewer system connections, water heating facilities, heating
facilities, incinerators, rubbish storage facilities, garbage storage or
disposal facilities, and other sanitary facilities.
Inspects occupancies with regard to the condition and number of plumbing
f�tures and systems, heating equipment, electrical outlets and fixtures,
and with regard to ceiling heights, floor areas, sleeping rooms, access and
location of bath and sleeping units. ,�
Inspects occupancies with regard to light and ventilation both natural and
artificial, safety from fire, and general maintenance and cleanliness.
Inspects rooming houses with regard to bathroom facilities, floor area for
sleeping purposes, bed linen, towels, shades, and drapes.
Supervises a group of housing technicians and aides. ��
Assists in training new employees.
Prepares reports and makes recommendations.
Keeps records and makes reports of inspections.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of housing codes, laws and regulations.
Working knowledge of services offered by community housing, financial and
counseling agencies.
Considerable ability to meet and communicate with individuals from a
variety of socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
Working ability to demonstrate work procedures and lead lower-1eve1
workers.
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HOUSING TECHNICIAN II
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One year of college including at least thirty credit hours in building .
inspection courses acceptable toward an associate degree in building
inspection (certain courses may be substituted for those required for
the basic building inspection associate degree; a list of such substi-
tute courses is maintained in the Personnel Office) and two years'
experience as a Housing Technician I or equivalent. Each additional
year of qualifying experience may be substituted for €ive credit hours.
Must possess a Minnesota driver�s license.
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PURP.OS� A�1D �AT�4N�4IrE F� �TBIS ACTION:
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This Resoiution changes the class specifications for tke titles of Hquaiag
Aide I, Housing Aide II, Housi,n.g Technician I, and Housi:ng Technician II.
, The revised specifications are in the new format a.nd better differentzate
between titles. Z'b.ere are spme changes in minimum qualifications. There �
are no cha•nges in title or �rade.
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Title of class:
HOUSING AIDE I
Duties and responsibilities:
Under supervision, to be trained in and to perform routine
inspections and investigations af public and private facilities
for the purpose of determining cornpliance with the hausing
' code; and to perform related work as assigried.
Examples of work performed:
In the capacity of a learner--
To investigate complaints regarding improper starage and
disposal of refuse.
To assist in the inspections of exterior prop�rty areas wit�i
regard to sanitation, gradings, drainage, weeds, and insect
ana rodent harborage.
To assist in the inspections of the exte:ior of structures with
regard to the conditions of foundations, �val.3.s, roofs, stairs,
porches, railings, windows, doors, hatchways, and screening.
To assist in the inspections of the interior of structures «,itli
regard to dampness, condition of structural mtmbers, the
safety of interior stairs and railings, the imperviousness of
bathroom floors, sanitation, and insect and rodent harborage.
To assist in the inspections of the basic facilities in occupancies
with regard to type and number of water cl�sets, lavator�es,
bath tubs or showers, kitcnen sinks, water and sewer system
connections, water heating facilities, and other sanitary
facilities.
To assist in the inspections of occu��ancies ��i�r r�egard fio the
condition and number of plumUing fixtures and Systems, hc:a�ing
equipment, electrical outlets and fixtures, and wi�.h re�ard to
ceiling heights, floor arEas, s.leeping rooms, access, arid
location of bath and sle,eping units.
To assist in the inspections of accupancies w�th regard to light
and ventilation both natural and ar��ficial, safety from fire,
and general maintenance and cleanliness.
To assist in the inspections of rooming houses wi�h regard to
bathroom facilities, floor area for sleeping pt�rposes, bed
linen, towel.s, shades, and drapes.
To make inspections relative to the issuance of ct:r*ificates of
oc cupancy.
To keep simple records and make reparts of inspections.
Minimum c;ualifications:
High school graduation, i��asi possess a Minneso�a Driver's License.
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, Title of class:
HOUSING AIDE II
Duties and responsibilities:
Under supervision, to perform routine inspections and investigations
of public and private facilities for the purpose of determining
compliance with the housing code; and to perform related work
as assigned.
Examples of work performed:
To investigate complaints regarding improper storage and disposal
of refuse.
To determine ownership of parcels of real estate.
To investigate general nuisance complaints and obtain abatement where
warranted.
To prepare appropriate reports and make recommendations.
To assist in the inspections of exterior property areas with regard to
sanitation, gradings, drainage, weeds, and insect and rodent har-
borage.
To assist in the inspection of the exterior of structures with regard to
the condition of foundations, walls, roofs, stairs, porches, railings,
windows, doors, hatchways, and screeningo
• To assist in the inspection of the interior of structures with regard to
dampness, condition of structural members, the safety of interior
stairs and railings, the imperviousness of bathroom flooxs, sanitation,
and insect and rodent harborageo
To ass�st in the inspection of the basic facilities in occupancies with
regard to type and number of water closets, lavatories, bath tubs or
showers, kitchen sinks, water and sewer system connections, water
heating facilities, heating facilities, incinerators, rubbish storage
facilities, garbage storage or disposal facilities, and other sanitary �
facilitieso
To assist in the inspection of occupancies with regard to the condition
and number of plumbing fixtures, and with regard to ceiling heights,
floor areas, sleeping rooms, access, and location of bath and sleep-
ing unitso
To assist in the inspection of occupancies with regard to light and
ventilation both natural and artificial, safety from fire, and general
maintenance and cleanlinesso
To assist in the inspection of rooming houses with regard to bathroom
facilities, floor area for sleeping purposes, bed linen, towels, shades,
and drapese
To assist in the inspections relative to the issuance of certificates of
occupancy.
To keep records and make reports of inspections.
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Effective September 17, 1977
HOUSING AIDE II
HOUSING AIDE II �
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M�ni�um qualif�cations:
H�gh school gxaduation and one years' experience as a Housing Aide I or
equxvalent or high school graduation and at least one years' experience
�n hous�ng construc�ion and 6 or more credits in courses related to
hou$ing �n�pection. Must have a Minnesota drivers' license.
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HOUSING TECHNICIAN I
Dutie s and re sponsibilitie s:
Under supervision, to perform inspections and investigations of
public and private faeilities for the purpose of determining
compliance with the housing code; and to perform related work
as as'signed.
Examples of work performed:
To invest�.gate complaints regarding improper storage and
disposal of refuse,
To determine ownership of parcels of real estate.
To investigate general nuisance complaints and obtain abatement
where warranted,
To prepare appropriate reports and make recommendations,
To assist in the inspections of exterior property areas with regard
to sanitation, gradings, drainage, weeds, and insect and rodent
harborage.
To inspect the exterior of structures with regard to the condition
of foundati,ons, walls, roofs, stairs, porches, railings, windows,
doors, hatchways, and screening.
• To inspect the interior of structures with regard to dampness,
condition of structural members, the safety of interior stairs
and railings, the imperviousness of bathroom floors, sanitation,
and insect and rodent harborage.
To inspect the basic facilities in occupancies with regard to type and
number of water closets, lavatories, bath tubs or showers, kitchen
sinks, water and sewer system connections, water heating facilities,
heating facilities, incinerators, rubbish storage facilities, garbage
storage or disposal facilities, and other sanitary facilities.
To inspect occupancies with regard to the condition and number of
plumbing fixtures and systems, heating equipment, electrical
outlets and fixtures, and with regard to ceiling heights, floor areas,
sleeping rooms, access, and location of bath and sleeping units.
To inspect occupancies with regard to light and ventilation both natural
and artificial, safety from fire, and general maintenance and
cleanlines s.
To inspect rooming houses with regard to bathroom facilities, floor
area for sleeping purposes, bed linen, towels, shades, and drapes.
To make inspections relative to the issuance of certificates of
occupancy.
To keep records and make reports of inspections.
Minimum qualifications:
High school graduation and 15 credit hours in courses related to the
• work involved in housing inspection and two years' experience as
a Housing Aide II or equivalent. Each additional year of qualifying
experience may be substituted for five credit hours. Must have a
Minnesota driver's license.
Effective February 14, 1972
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• Title of class: �
HOUSING TECHNICIAN II
Du�ies and responsibilities:
Under supervision, to perform and supervise inspections and
investigations of public and private facilities for the purpose
of determining compliance with the housing code; and to perform
related work as assigned.
E�amples of work performed:
To assist in the inspections of exterior property areas with regard
to sanitation, gradings, drainage, weeds, and insect and rodent
harborage.
To inspect the exterior of structures with regard to the condition
of foundations, walls, roofs, stairs, porches, railings,
windows, doors, hatchways, and screening.
To inspect the interior of structures with regard to dampness,
condition of structural members, the safety of interior stairs
and railings, the imperviousness of bathroom floors, sanitation,
and insect and rodent harborage,
To inspect �he basic facilities in occupancies with regard to type
and number of water closets, lavatories, bath tubs or showers,
• kitchen sinks, water and sewer system connections, water heating
facilities, heating facilities, incinerators, rubbish storage
facilities, garbage storage or disposal facilities, and other
sanitary facilities.
To inspect occupancies with regard to the condition and number of
plumbing fixtures and systems, heating equipment, electrical
outlets and fixtures, and with regard to ceiling heights, floor
areas, sleeping rooms, access, and l'ocation of bath and sleeping
units.
To inspect occupancies with regard to light and ventilation both
natural and artificial, safety from fire, and general maintenance
and cleanliness.
To inspect rooming houses with regard to bathroom facilities, floor
area for sleeping purposes, bed linen, towels, shades, and drapes.
To supervise a group of housing technicians and aides.
To assist in training new employees.
To prepare reports and make recommendations.
To keep records and make reports of inspections.
Minimum qualifications:
High school graduation and 30 credit hours in courses related to the
work involved in housing inspection and two years' experience as
a Housing Technician I or equivalent. Each additional year of
qualifying experience may be subst ituted for five credit hours,
Must possess a Minnesota driver's license.
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Effective February 14, 1972