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This position supports Aiken, Barnwell, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lexington, Newberry, Richland, Saluda, and York.

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 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 state-of-the-art knowledge of healthcare facility construction issues. Maintains documentation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures including but not limited to 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 personnel 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 bachelor's degree in architecture and experience as a registered architect.

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

Agency Additional Requirements: Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma 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 master's degree in architecture and five (5) or more years of relative experience as a registered architect.
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.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
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. Click here for additional information.
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
Retirement benefit choices * State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )
State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )

*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.
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