Architect

State of North Carolina

21h•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for a qualified candidate to fill an immediate opening in our architectural review team. This is an opportunity to use and develop your knowledge of codes to regulate licensed facilities throughout the State of North Carolina. The work that you do will help to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens in all of our 100 counties. DHSR Construction Section regulates the physical plant compliance of all licensed health care, residential care and jail facilities in North Carolina. Our Mission Statement is centered on making sure that all patients, residents and inmates are provided with a safe and suitable environment. Blending office time with travel time in the field, this position is for a motivated and energetic person who wants to be a part of a team that impacts positive changes for the citizens of North Carolina. The Division of Health Service Regulation oversees medical, mental health and adult care facilities, emergency medical services, and local jails. We check to see that people receiving care in these facilities are safe and receive appropriate care. We make certain that medical buildings are built only when there is a need for them.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related experience as a registered architect; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience
Valid license to practice architecture granted by the North Carolina Board of Architecture
Knowledge of principles and practices of architecture
Must possess a valid driver's license
Physical abilities to inspect buildings in their entirety
Ability to read and understand building blueprints and specifications

Responsibilities

Use and develop knowledge of codes to regulate licensed facilities throughout the State of North Carolina
Help to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens
Regulate the physical plant compliance of all licensed health care, residential care and jail facilities
Ensure all patients, residents and inmates are provided with a safe and suitable environment
Oversee medical, mental health and adult care facilities, emergency medical services, and local jails
Check to see that people receiving care in facilities are safe and receive appropriate care
Make certain that medical buildings are built only when there is a need for them
Inspect buildings in their entirety