Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Health Service Regulation
Job Classification Title
Architect II (NS)
Position Number
65006878
Grade
NC19
About Us
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.
Description of Work
The Architect position serves within the Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) Construction Section and is responsible for reviewing construction and renovation projects for licensed health care, residential care, and local confinement facilities throughout North Carolina. The position evaluates architectural plans and conducts onsite inspections to determine compliance with applicable construction, life safety, and regulatory requirements governing licensed facilities.
Responsibilities include providing regulatory consultation to facility owners, operators, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders regarding code and compliance requirements. This position combines office-based plan review activities with field inspections and plays a key role in supporting the safety and well-being of residents, patients, and inmates across the state.
Key Duties Include:
-Review construction and renovation plans for licensed health care, residential care, and local confinement facilities to determine compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, codes, and standards.
-Evaluate architectural drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation for hospitals, nursing homes, mental health facilities, adult care homes, and jail facilities.
-Interpret and apply regulatory requirements, construction standards, and physical plant criteria during the plan review process.
-Conduct onsite inspections of regulated facilities to verify construction activities and completed projects comply with approved plans and established requirements.
-Document inspection findings, identify deficiencies, and prepare reports detailing compliance determinations and required corrective actions.
-Provide technical and regulatory consultation to architects, engineers, facility owners, contractors, and administrators regarding construction and renovation -requirements.
-Respond to inquiries concerning code interpretation, project approval processes, and regulatory compliance for licensed facilities.
-Maintain accurate records of plan reviews, inspections, approvals, correspondence, and compliance activities within established tracking systems.
-Collaborate with regulatory staff, design professionals, facility representatives, and other stakeholders to resolve construction and compliance issues.
-Travel throughout North Carolina to conduct field inspections, assess facility conditions, and support regulatory oversight activities.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $67,122 - $117,465
Recruitment Range: $67,122 - $98,000
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.
Documented experience applying architectural principles, practices, building systems, and design standards to evaluate construction, renovation, or facility projects for compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and operational requirements.
Experience reviewing and interpreting architectural drawings, construction documents, building blueprints, specifications, and technical plans to assess compliance and identify design or construction issues.
Prior experience conducting facility…