Biennial Residential Surveyor

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Health Service Regulation Job Classification Title Engineering Technician III (NS) Position Number  Grade NC11

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

The Biennial Residential Surveyor conducts on‑site biennial physical plant and life safety inspections for licensed 24‑hour mental health homes with six beds or fewer, adult care homes with six beds or fewer, and respite services in adult day centers to ensure compliance with licensure requirements and state building codes. The role includes preparing inspection reports using ASPEN software, reviewing findings with facility administrators, and guiding the development of Plans of Correction for identified deficiencies.

This position also performs fire safety inspections, complaint investigations, and other assigned investigative duties. The surveyor plays an essential role in ensuring safe physical environments within licensed residential and day service settings. Requires extensive statewide travel—typically four days per week with one to two overnight stays—and involves both state‑issued and personal vehicle use depending on availability. Compensated at the Office of Budget Management's established rates.

• Conduct biennial on‑site inspections of licensed mental health homes, adult care homes, and adult day center respite services for compliance with licensure rules and state building codes.
• Perform life safety evaluations of physical plant conditions across assigned facilities.
• Prepare and submit structured inspection reports using ASPEN software.
• Review inspection findings with facility administrators and collaborate on development of Plans of Correction for identified deficiencies.
• Carry out fire inspections, complaint investigations, and other safety‑related inquiries as assigned.
• Document investigative outcomes and ensure all required follow‑up actions are clearly communicated and completed.
• Travel throughout the state four days per week, including one to two overnight stays weekly depending on inspection location.
• Utilize a state vehicle when available / personal vehicle when required and ensure mileage reimbursement processes follow established Office of Budget Management rates.
• Maintain consistent communication with leadership and adhere to all regulatory timelines and documentation standards.

Salary Grade Range: $45,431.00 - $79,504.00 Recruitment Range: $45,431.00 - $63,913.00 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred. Demonstrated experience documenting inspection findings with strong organizational and written communication skills, producing clear reports with accurate punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Proven physical capability to perform residential facility inspections, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, and accessing roofs, attics, basements, and crawl spaces. Expert proficiency applying architectural, electrical, and mechanical engineering concepts, techniques, and procedures to…