Healthcare Quality Architect - 61009022

State of South Carolina • Lexington County, SC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports the Low Country counties: Jasper, Beaufort, Hampton, Barnwell, Allendale, Bamberg, Colleton, Orangeburg, Calhoun, Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg, and Berkeley. These counties are subject to change based on agency needs. Under limited supervision, reviews architectural/engineering drawings and specifications for health facilities; inspects construction projects for compliance with licensing regulations and applicable building codes and standards to include the International Building Codes, National Fire Prevention Code and ANSI A 117.1 Code. Reports to the Lead Architect. Reviews submitted Architectural/Engineering drawings and monitors the construction/renovation of any licensed or proposed health care facility. Maintains professional demeanor and state-of-the-art knowledge of health care facility construction issues. Maintains documentation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures including but not limited to construction inspections and testing. Assists with staff training. Consults with owners, administrators, architects, and engineers in planning, design, and construction of licensed or proposed health care facilities. Provides assistance and coordination to personnel within the Department concerning Architectural, Engineering, and Fire/Life Safety issues pertaining to health care facilities. When requested, participates as a member of Healthcare Quality's Emergency Response Team, serving in the Emergency Operations Center or other designated assignment. Participates in disaster preparedness and response and is designated as an essential employee, subject to duty and/or call on a 24-hour basis during an emergency. Performs other duties as requested.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in architecture and experience as a registered architect.
• Travel overnight and occasionally out of state may be required.

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.
• A master's degree in architecture and five (5) or more years of relative experience as a registered architect.

Responsibilities

• Reviews architectural/engineering drawings and specifications for health facilities.
• Inspects construction projects for compliance with licensing regulations and applicable building codes and standards.
• Reviews submitted Architectural/Engineering drawings and monitors the construction/renovation of any licensed or proposed health care facility.
• Maintains professional demeanor and state-of-the-art knowledge of health care facility construction issues.
• Maintains documentation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures including but not limited to construction inspections and testing.
• Assists with staff training.
• Consults with owners, administrators, architects, and engineers in planning, design, and construction of licensed or proposed health care facilities.
• Provides assistance and coordination to personnel within the Department concerning Architectural, Engineering, and Fire/Life Safety issues pertaining to health care facilities.
• Participates as a member of Healthcare Quality's Emergency Response Team, serving in the Emergency Operations Center or other designated assignment.
• Participates in disaster preparedness and response and is designated as an essential employee, subject to duty and/or call on a 24-hour basis during an emergency.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Benefits

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

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