Architect, Environmental​/ Urban Planning

Overview

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This position supports Chesterfield, Marlboro, Dillon, Marion, Florence, Darlington, Lee, Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg, and Berkeley.

• Under limited supervision, reviews architectural/engineering drawings and specifications for health facilities. Inspects construction projects for compliance with licensing regulations and applicable building codes and standards, including the International Building Codes, National Fire Prevention Codes, and ANSI A 117.1 Code. Reports to the Principal Architect.
• Reviews submitted Architectural/Engineering drawings and monitors the construction renovation of any licensed or proposed healthcare facility.
• Maintains professional demeanor and up-to-date knowledge of healthcare facility construction issues.
• Maintains documentation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures including construction inspections and testing.
• Assists with staff training. Consults with owners, administrators, architects, and engineers in planning, design, and construction of licensed or proposed healthcare facilities.
• Provides assistance and coordination to staff within the Department concerning Architectural, Engineering, and Fire/Life Safety issues pertaining to healthcare facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned. When requested, participates as a member of Healthcare Quality's Emergency Response Team, serving in the Emergency Operations Center or other designated assignment.
• Participates in disaster preparedness and response and is designated as an essential employee, subject to duty and/or call on a 24-hour basis during an emergency.

State

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelors degree in architecture and experience as a registered architect.

Institutions of Higher Learning: must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Official, certified copies of the transcript or diploma are required prior to hiring.

Registration with the South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners. Experience in construction design of Group B, 1-1, 1-2, 1-4, R-3, or R-4 occupancies. A masters degree in architecture and five or more years of relative experience as a registered architect may be required, depending on assignment.

The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it does not impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

In accordance with the State

S Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

If this position requires a valid drivers license to operate a state vehicle or a personal vehicle, final-stage applicants will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children
• Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices: SCRS or State ORP

* Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of the retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.