Architect

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 67.000 - 117.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The State of North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services seeks an Architect II (NS) to join the DHSR Construction Section. You will apply building codes to regulate licensed healthcare, residential, and jail facilities across all 100 counties.

Blending office time with field inspections, you will review blueprints, ensure safety and code compliance, and support modifications to improve the physical environment of state facilities.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Three years of related experience as a registered architect.
• Valid license to practice architecture granted by the North Carolina Board of Architecture.

Responsabilidades

• Review and regulate physical plant compliance for licensed facilities.
• Inspect facilities across the state’s 100 counties.
• Balance office duties with field inspections and travel as needed.

Conocimientos

Licensing to practice architecture

Architecture knowledge

Driver's license

Blueprint reading

Site inspection

Educación

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Descripción del empleo

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Health Service Regulation

Job Classification Title

Architect II (NS)

Position Number

60053938

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

We are currently looking for a qualified candidate to fill an immediate opening in our architectural review team. This is an opportunity to use and develop your knowledge of codes to regulate licensed facilities throughout the State of North Carolina. The work that you do will help to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens in all of our 100 counties.

DHSR Construction Section regulates the physical plant compliance of all licensed health care, residential care and jail facilities in North Carolina. Our Mission Statement is centered on making sure that all patients, residents and inmates are provided with a safe and suitable environment. Blending office time with travel time in the field, this position is for a motivated and energetic person who wants to be a part of a team that impacts positive changes for the citizens of North Carolina.

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.

• Must have a license to practice architecture granted by the North Carolina Board of Architecture
• Knowledge of principles and practices of architecture.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Physical abilities to inspect buildings in their entirety.
• Ability to read and understand building blueprints and specifications.

REPOST - Previous Applicants Do Not Need To Reapply In Order To Be Considered

This repost is for the vacant position 65006878.

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

Compensation & Benefits:

• The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

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Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federallaws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Background Checks

• Applicants maybe subject to a criminal background check.
• All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related experience as a registered architect; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience. Necessary Special Qualifications - Valid license to practice architecture granted by the North Carolina Board of Architecture.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.