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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Architect IV in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionUnder the supervision of the Architectural Review Unit (ARU) Director, this position performs highly advanced (senior level) architectural work performing the planning, design, and implementation of architectural and construction projects. Provides advanced consultative services and performs leadership functions by providing direction and guidance to highly specialized professionals. Leads complex and large-scope healthcare construction inspections and investigates complaints. Conducts required annual and initial surveys to determine compliance with state licensure and/or federal certification requirements. Identifies and writes deficiencies in accordance with program requirements and makes appropriate referrals to state and federal agencies. Accurately interprets codes, rules and regulations and prepares guidance letters. Reviews and approves federal survey reports, trains inspection staff, and coordinates travel. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.Provides high-level technical architectural assistance. Plans and coordinates the design and construction of healthcare facilities, including its complex building systems to ensure codes and requirements are met. Provides code and policy interpretation to design professionals, facility directors and the public. Prepares guidance letters to train staff and teach public thereby reducing the number of failed inspections and increasing consistency among inspectors. Serves as an expert resource in architectural/engineering issues for healthcare facilities. (25%) Oversees and conducts field inspections and survey complaint investigations on highly complex and large-scoped healthcare facilities, and evaluates data to ensure compliance with codes, standards, Medicare regulations, and project requirements. Lead worker providing direction to contractors during testing of multiple lifesaving building systems (medical gas, emergency electrical system, nurse call, heating and air conditioning, emergency water, fire alarm system, and sprinkler system). Makes appropriate professional judgments and applies professional expertise in technical skills on fire safety design in evaluating health care facilities. Coordinates with contractors, construction managers, and other code officials. Coordinates inspection travel. (25%)Facilitates meetings with health facility representatives (architects, engineers, contractors, health care providers, etc.). Determines functional and spatial requirements of new structures or renovations. Provides public presentations and training regarding various areas of design and agency or program procedures and methods. Prepares educational materials and training forms. Serves as a preceptor and mentor in the orientation and initial training of newly employed architects/engineers. Participates in the rule review development and revision related to architectural and engineering requirements for healthcare facilities Attends enforcement conferences and hearings to provide expert testimony relative to violation of rules related to architectural/engineering requirements. (20%)Prepares state and federal reports, reduces facts to specific findings, and recommends solutions. Oversees and reviews drawings, blueprints, records, technical reports, structure specifications, materials https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=591225 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.