Architect IV

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • San Antonio, TX

80d • $7,716 - $10,383 • Remote

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, this position performs highly advanced (senior-level) architectural work performing the planning, design, and implementation of architectural and construction projects. Provides advanced consultative services and performs leadership functions by providing direction and guidance to highly specialized professionals. Leads complex and large-scope long-term care construction inspections and investigates complaints. Conducts annual, required and initial surveys to determine compliance with state licensure and/or federal certification requirements. Identifies and writes deficiencies in accordance with program requirements and makes appropriate referrals to state and federal agencies. Accurately interprets codes, rules and regulations and prepares guidance letters. Reviews and approves federal survey reports, trains inspection staff, and coordinates travel. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Licensed Architect by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
• Valid Class C (or higher) Texas driver's license or equivalent license from another state.
• Professional architectural experience that relates to evaluating buildings and structures for code compliance.
• Architectural experience with healthcare or long-term care facilities preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of long-term care industry and life safety applications.
• Knowledge of Long-Term Care safety codes.
• Knowledge of conducting long-term care inspections.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of contract construction administration.
• Knowledge of fire safety principles, fire prevention practices, fire and safety hazards, fire control and protection equipment, and disaster preparedness principles.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-level technical architectural assistance.
• Plans and coordinates the design and construction of long-term care facilities, including its complex building systems to ensure codes and requirements are met.
• Provides code and policy interpretation to design professionals, facility directors and the public.
• Prepares guidance letters to train staff and teach public thereby reducing the number of failed inspections and increasing consistency among inspectors.
• Serves as an expert resource in architectural/engineering issues for long-term care facilities.
• Oversees and conducts field inspections and survey complaint investigations on highly complex and large-scoped long-term care facilities.
• Evaluates data to ensure compliance with codes, standards, Medicare regulations, and project requirements.
• Leads testing of multiple life-saving building systems and makes appropriate professional judgments.
• Coordinates with contractors, construction managers, and other code officials.
• Facilitates meetings with long-term care facility representatives.
• Determines functional and spatial requirements of new structures or renovations.
• Prepares educational materials and training forms.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor in the orientation and initial training of newly employed architects/engineers.
• Participates in the rule review development and revision related to architectural and engineering requirements for long-term care facilities.
• Prepares state and federal reports, reduces facts to specific findings, and recommends solutions.
• Oversees and reviews drawings, blueprints, records, technical reports, structure specifications, materials, and equipment.
• Represents the agency with expert testimony for depositions, hearings, and/or trials involving actions taken against facilities.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree