Healthcare Quality Architect

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This position supports the Low Country counties:
Jasper, Beaufort, Hampton, Barnwell, Allendale, Bamberg, Colleton, Orangeburg, Calhoun, Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg, and Berkeley. These counties are subject to change based on agency needs.

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 to include the International Building Codes, National Fire Prevention Code and ANSI A 117.1 Code. Reports to the Lead Architect.

• Review submitted Architectural/Engineering drawings and monitor the construction/renovation of any licensed or proposed health care facility.
• Maintain professional demeanor and state-of-the-art knowledge of health care facility construction issues.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures including but not limited to construction inspections and testing.
• Assist with staff training.
• Consult with owners, administrators, architects, and engineers in planning, design, and construction of licensed or proposed health care facilities.
• Provide assistance and coordination to personnel within the Department concerning Architectural, Engineering, and Fire/Life Safety issues pertaining to health care facilities.
• When requested, participate as a member of Healthcare Quality's Emergency Response Team, serving in the Emergency Operations Center or other designated assignment.
• Participate in disaster preparedness and response and be designated as an essential employee, subject to duty and/or call on a 24-hour basis during an emergency.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• A bachelor's degree in architecture and experience as a registered architect.
• Registration with the South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners.
• Experience in construction design of Group B, I-1, I-2, I-4, R-3, or R-4 occupancies.
• A master's degree in architecture and five (5) or more years of relative experience as a registered architect.

Agency Additional Requirements
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Travel overnight and occasionally out of state may be required. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

• 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.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices
  • State Retirement Plan
  • State Optional Retirement Program

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

EEO: 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.

Reasonable Accommodation: 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 doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

State Disaster Plan: 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.

Driving Record: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

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