Biennial Residential Surveyor

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Health Service Regulation

Job Classification Title

Engineering Technician III (NS)

Position Number

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 17000 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 onsite biennial physical plant and life safety inspections for licensed 24hour 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 traveltypically four days per week with one to two overnight staysand involves both stateissued and personal vehicle use depending on availability. Compensated at the Office of Budget Managements established rates.




Key Responsibilities Include:
Conduct biennial onsite 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 safetyrelated inquiries as assigned.

Document investigative outcomes and ensure all required followup 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

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.

• 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.
  
  
  

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.

The Construction Section within the Division of Health Service Regulation oversees licensing and regulation of health care facilities to ensure compliance with physical plant requirements and federal life safety standards. It is responsible for verifying that jail facility design construction and operations meet state rules and statutes. The section also supports the N.C. Medical Care Commission with construction and renovation projects funded through the Health Care Facility Finance Program. Its core functions include reviewing and approving construction plans inspecting new and existing facilities for licensure or use approval conducting life safety surveys for Medicare and Medicaid certification and performing biennial inspections of mental health and adult care facilities. Additionally the section investigates complaints provides technical assistance to providers and government entities administers HFAfunded projects and conducts semiannual operational inspections of jails and detention centers. It is organized into five specialized units each responsible for specific facility types and regulatory functions.

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat 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: 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 Governors 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.

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 must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
• Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject 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 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 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 Veterans 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. 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.

  
  

  Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience

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  An equivalent combination of education and experience.

  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.

  Recruiter:

  Tresha Walker
  

  Contact:

  DHHS Workday Support Form