Biennial Institutional Engineering Surveyor

State of North Carolina

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Biennial Institutional Engineering Surveyor is to conduct onsite physical plant and life safety inspections of existing Adult Care Homes and Mental Health facilities that are large residential and institutional occupancy under the regulatory authority of the Division to determine compliance with licensing regulations. The engineer must be able to interpret historical editions of Building Codes and Licensure Rules as they apply to existing facilities, explain the meaning and intent of those rules and standards for which he/she is responsible and interact with the public and other state and local government officials. The position requires up to 4 days per week of travel throughout the state with 1-2 overnight stays per week. This position is in the Construction Section which is located at the newly opened DHHS headquarters across from the North Carolina Museum of Art. Employees enjoy the benefit of a good work-life balance and working a 40-hour work week. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. DHSR offers excellent State benefits including paid time off (State holidays, vacation and sick) and excellent medical insurance options. A state vehicle shall be used for travel purposes, when available. Use of personal vehicle may be required and compensated at the NC Office of State Budget and Management's established mileage rates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be available to travel within the State, including some overnight travel (2-3 days a month).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with building plans and/or engineering specifications
• Familiarity with building codes.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing technical construction and/or engineering information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite physical plant and life safety inspections of existing Adult Care Homes and Mental Health facilities
• Determine compliance with licensing regulations
• Interpret historical editions of Building Codes and Licensure Rules as they apply to existing facilities
• Explain the meaning and intent of those rules and standards for which he/she is responsible
• Interact with the public and other state and local government officials

Benefits

• State benefits including paid time off (State holidays, vacation and sick) and excellent medical insurance options.
• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level