LTCR Life Safety Code Architect IV

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

76d • $7,716 - $13,051

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. Functional Title: LTCR Life Safety Code Architect IV Job Title: Architect IV Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Rgn 07-Regulatory Services Posting Number: 10128 Closing Date: 01/12/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Protective Services Salary Group: TEXAS-B-28 Salary Range: $7,716.66 - $13,051.00 Pay Frequency: Monthly Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 85% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 14000 SUMMIT DR Other Locations: Waco; Brenham

Requirements

• Registered as an Architect by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
• Professional architectural experience related to evaluating buildings for code compliance.
• Architectural experience with healthcare or long-term care facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly advanced architectural work in planning, design, and implementation of architectural and construction projects.
• Provide advanced consultative services and leadership functions by guiding specialized professionals.
• Lead complex long-term care construction inspections and investigate complaints.
• Conduct annual, required, and initial surveys to determine compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Identify and write deficiencies in accordance with program requirements and make referrals to agencies.
• Interpret codes, rules, and regulations and prepare guidance letters.
• Review and approve federal survey reports, train inspection staff, and coordinate travel.
• Conduct on-site licensure inspections, complaint investigations, and comprehensive surveys.
• Complete inspection or survey reports detailing deficiencies and narrative to support findings.
• Conduct entrance and exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings.
• Visit long-term care facilities to verify correction of previously cited regulatory violations.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of all reports.
• Supervise team members during inspections and lend expertise to survey teams.
• Communicate clearly and accurately with others to provide, exchange, or verify information.
• Coordinate with agency staff conducting health surveys for certification in Medicare and Medicaid.
• Provide high-level technical architectural assistance and interpretation on policies and standards.
• Plan and coordinate the design and construction of long-term care facilities.
• Consult with architects and engineers on architectural and construction plans.
• Inspect final construction projects.
• Represent the agency with expert testimony for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Oversee and conduct field inspections and survey complaint investigations.
• Facilitate meetings with long-term care facility representatives.
• Prepare state and federal reports and recommend solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Lifetime monthly retirement annuity.
• 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree