Biennial Residential Surveyor

Arts In Wilmington; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Biennial Residential Surveyor to perform on-site inspections of licensed mental health homes, adult care homes, and day centers. The role requires preparing inspection reports with ASPEN and guiding corrective action plans.

It also involves reviewing findings with facility administrators, performing fire safety duties, and traveling statewide with overnight stays as needed. A valid NC driver license is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Survey Technology.
• Three years of progressive technician experience.
• Valid North Carolina Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biennial on-site inspections of licensed mental health homes, adult care homes, and adult day center respite services.
• Perform life safety evaluations of physical plant conditions across facilities.
• Prepare and submit structured inspection reports using ASPEN software.
• Review inspection findings with facility administrators and develop Plans of Correction.
• Travel statewide four days per week, with possible overnight stays.

Skills

Documentation of inspection findings

Strong written communication

Report writing and punctuation

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology | Survey Technology

Tools

ASPEN software

Job description

## Biennial Residential SurveyorApply: Wake County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 10, 2026 (11 days left to apply): JR-102295**Agency**Dept of Health and Human Services**Division**Health Service Regulation**Job Classification Title**Engineering Technician III (NS)**Position Number**60053947**Grade**NC11 **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 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. Key Responsibilities Include: – 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.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**## ***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 evaluate residential occupancies. * Documented success conducting fieldwork that requires extensive statewide travel up to four days per week, including regular overnight stays. * Strong track record operating a motor vehicle safely and consistently to complete statewide inspection responsibilities.## **REPOST - Previous Applicants Do Not Need To Reapply In Order To Be Considered For This Vacancy**## ## **The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date** ## **This Recruitment Is To Fill One Remaining Vacant Position: 60053942**## **This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds**## **This Position Is Eligible For A Hybrid Work Option**## **Possess And Maintain A Valid North Carolina Driver License.**## Physical Requirements:* Must have physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and inspect areas of facilities to include roofs, attics, basements, and crawl spaces.## **About the Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR):**The Division of Health Service Regulation oversees medical, mental health and adult care facilities, emergency medical services, and local jails. We check to see that people receiving care in these facilities are safe and receive appropriate care. We make certain that medical buildings are built only when there is a need for them.**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.Visit website for State Benefits## **Supplemental 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 federal laws, 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. ## *Application Process***Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.** *Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.* * Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the \"Work Experience\" section of the application to support your answers.* If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.* Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered \"Positions of Trust\" will be subject to a criminal background check.* Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are \"Under Review\" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.* For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. ## *Degree/College Credit Verification*Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. *Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.* ## *Veterans’ and National Guard Preference** Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-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. Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.