Life Safety Code Surveyor
State of South Dakota - Sioux Falls, SD
posted 13 days ago
About the position
The South Dakota Department of Health is hiring a full-time life safety code surveyor to join our Office of Licensure and Certification team to assist with protecting the safety of residents and patients in South Dakota's licensed health care facilities. This position will be responsible for review of construction contract documents for compliance with current health facilities standards; review of construction documents which are coordinated with the healthcare provider, architect, engineers, and local building official; evaluation of existing health care facilities, contract facilities, and other buildings as requested for compliance with Life Safety Code; and represents the SD Department of Health as the fire authority for health care facilities. This position requires frequent in-state travel is required for this position which typically involves two day trips each week with overnights.
Responsibilities
- Review construction contract documents for compliance with current health facilities standards.
- Review construction documents coordinated with healthcare providers, architects, engineers, and local building officials.
- Evaluate existing health care facilities, contract facilities, and other buildings for compliance with Life Safety Code.
- Represent the SD Department of Health as the fire authority for health care facilities.
- Conduct healthcare facility surveys independently after mandatory training.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
- Experience in healthcare facilities management, emergency preparedness, biomedical equipment, or as a safety officer in a related field.
- Engineer applicants should have or be eligible to obtain a Professional Engineering license.
Nice-to-haves
- Ability to learn and convey information clearly.
- Ability to sense and understand others' concerns and feelings.
- Ability to develop self to expand knowledge and share with others.
Benefits
- $0 premium employee health insurance option.
- Eleven paid holidays.
- Generous vacation and sick leave accrual.
- Dental and vision insurance options.
- Retirement benefits under Class A retirement.
