LTCR Safety Code Architect IV

Date:
Jul 24, 2026

Location:

ABILENE, TX

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 02-Regulatory Services

Posting Number: 19345

Closing Date: 08/23/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Protective Services

Salary Range: $10,678.03 - $13,051.00

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-28

Shift: Day

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 80%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: ABILENE

Job Location Address: 4601 S 1ST ST

Other Locations:

MOS Codes: 32EX,510X,653X

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

This position is open to applicants from city/counties in Region 01 (Lubbock), Region 02 (Abilene), Region 03 (DFW), and Region 05 (Central Texas) with the understanding that the position would be responsible for covering West Texas facilities.

Life Safety Code Architect IV – Starting Market Rate Salary $

Under the supervision of the Director, this position performs highly advanced (senior-level) architectural work performing the planning, design, and implementation of architectural and construction projects. Provides advanced consultative services and performs leadership functions by providing direction and guidance to highly specialized professionals. Leads complex and large-scope long-term care construction inspections and investigates complaints. Conducts annual, required, and initial surveys to determine compliance with state licensure and/or federal certification requirements.

Identifies and writes deficiencies in accordance with program requirements and makes appropriate referrals to state and federal agencies. Accurately interprets codes, rules and regulations and prepares guidance letters. Reviews and approves federal survey reports, trains inspection staff, and coordinates travel. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position offers a competitive starting salary; excellent state benefits, including health insurance and retirement; and the opportunity to regularly travel to different facilities within a region and across the state – Please see the Additional Information section below for more detail on travel. This position is mobile and flexible and performs minimal work at an office, though the role does require writing reports detailing any deficiencies/violations against a facility and narrative to support regulatory determinations.

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

LSC Architect conducts on-site licensure inspections, complaint investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys in facilities to determine compliance with federal and state health and safety regulations.

Completes inspection or survey reports detailing deficiencies and narrative to support regulatory findings.

Conducts entrance and exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings.

Visits long-term care facilities to verify correction of previously cited regulatory violations.

Performs quality assurance reviews of all…