Architect IV
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Management
Healthcare Management
Posting 21517
-Posted
09/14/2026
- Health & Human Services Comm
- HCR ARU
- Admin SS & Mobile
- Architecture and Engineering
- Not Eligible for Telework
-e. $9000 - $10999 per month
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.
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Functional
Title:
Architect IV
Job Title: Architect IV
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: HCR ARU
- Admin SS & Mobile
Posting Number: 21517
Closing Date: 03/15/2027
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Architecture and Engineering
Salary Range: $10,678.03-$13,051.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-28
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: None
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: 701 W 51ST ST
Other Locations: None
MOS Codes: 32EX,510X,653X
Under the supervision of the Architectural Review Unit (ARU) Director, this position performs highly advanced (senior-level) architectural work directing architectural and construction projects and activities. Provides advanced consultative services and performs leadership functions by directing and guiding highly specialized design professionals as it relates to general and special hospitals, limited services rural hospitals (LSRH), private psychiatric hospital and crisis stabilization units (PPH&CSU), ambulatory surgical centers (ASC), end stage renal dialysis (ESRD) facilities, and freestanding emergency medical care (FEMC) facilities within the multiple licensing programs of the Architectural Review Unit.
Communicates with highly skilled design and construction professionals and implements decisions on their building systems. Leads complex and large-scope healthcare construction inspections and investigates complaints and is responsible for identifying non-code complaint deficiencies on construction sites. Conducts required annual and initial surveys to determine compliance with state licensure and federal certification requirements. Identifies and writes deficiencies in accordance with federal, state and local building code requirements and makes appropriate referrals to state and federal agencies.
Accurately interprets codes, rules and regulations and writes guidance letters to disseminate to stakeholders. This position both reviews and approves federal survey and state inspection plan of corrections. Trains inspection staff, and coordinates travel. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties assigned. Works cooperatively with agency staff, Unit Managers and HHSC Regulatory Services Division.
Directs architectural work related to health control, including building systems. Provides senior-level technical consultative services regarding complex healthcare building systems to highly skilled design and construction professionals and provides direction for cost-effective healthcare technology. Coordinates the design and construction of healthcare facilities with complex building systems to ensure code compliance. Provides code and policy interpretation to design professionals, facility owners, and facility planning directors.
Writes guidance letters for interpretation of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes to reduce failed inspections. Serves as an expert resource in architectural issues for healthcare facilities. (25%)
Leads the testing of fire safety and multiple lifesaving building systems, including but not limited to egress, life safety systems, medical gas system, emergency electrical system, nurse call system, heating and air conditioning system, emergency water, fire alarm system, and sprinkler system on extraordinarily complex and large-scoped healthcare facilities. Surveys complaint investigations and monitors quality control. Surveys operational healthcare…
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