Healthcare Facility Architect - 61008443

State of South Carolina • Lexington County, SC

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About The Position

This position supports counties that may change based on agency needs. Under limited supervision, the Healthcare Facility Architect reviews architectural and engineering drawings and specifications for health facilities and inspects construction projects for compliance with licensing regulations and applicable building codes and standards, including the International Building Codes, National Fire Prevention Code, and ANSI A 117.1 Code. The position reports to the Lead Architect.

The role reviews submitted drawings and monitors construction or renovation of licensed or proposed health care facilities. It maintains professional demeanor and current knowledge of health care facility construction issues, and maintains documentation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, including construction inspections and testing. The position also assists with staff training and consults with owners, administrators, architects, and engineers on planning, design, and construction of licensed or proposed health care facilities.

The architect provides assistance and coordination to Department personnel on architectural, engineering, and fire/life safety issues related to health care facilities. When requested, the position may serve on Healthcare Quality's Emergency Response Team in the Emergency Operations Center or another designated assignment. It participates in disaster preparedness and response and is designated as an essential employee, subject to duty or call on a 24-hour basis during an emergency. Other duties may be assigned.

The position supports Chesterfield, Marlboro, Dillon, Marion, Florence, Darlington, Lee, Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg, and Berkeley counties; these may change based on agency needs. Overnight and occasional out-of-state travel may be required. A hybrid schedule or adjusted work hours may be available for approved positions after 12 months of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in architecture.
• Experience as a registered architect.
• Overnight and occasional out-of-state travel may be required.
• Applicants must provide an official, certified transcript or diploma before hiring if claiming college credit or degrees; institutions must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Nice To Haves

• Registration with the South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners.
• Experience in construction design of Group B, I-1, I-2, I-4, R-3, or R-4 occupancies.
• Master's degree in architecture and five or more years of relevant experience as a registered architect.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural and engineering drawings and specifications for health facilities.
• Inspect construction projects for compliance with licensing regulations and applicable building codes and standards, including International Building Codes, National Fire Prevention Code, and ANSI A 117.1 Code.
• Review submitted architectural and engineering drawings and monitor construction or renovation of licensed or proposed health care facilities.
• Maintain professional demeanor and current knowledge of health care facility construction issues.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, including documentation of construction inspections and testing.
• Assist with staff training.
• Consult with owners, administrators, architects, and engineers on planning, design, and construction of licensed or proposed health care facilities.
• Assist and coordinate with Department personnel on architectural, engineering, and fire/life safety issues pertaining to health care facilities.
• When requested, participate as a member of Healthcare Quality's Emergency Response Team, serving in the Emergency Operations Center or another designated assignment.
• Participate in disaster preparedness and response and be available for duty or call on a 24-hour basis during emergencies.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days of sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program available.
• Retirement benefit choices: State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP); enrollment in one listed plan is required for FTE employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time