Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer

Job Summary

The Department of Health Services (DHS) Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), Office of Plan, Review and Inspection (OPRI) is recruiting for a Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer. OPRI is parallel to the design industry with a regulatory focus. Under OPRI, this opportunity brings together the skills set of design, regulation, and health care facility inspection, both federal and state.

About the Role

This Position Will be headquartered at the Southeastern Regional Office located at 819 N. 6th St. in Milwaukee. Requires travel throughout the Southeastern region of Wisconsin 2-3 days per week but may also include other regional travel as needed (approximately within 125-mile radius). Overnight stays may be required. Click this link to see a similar example map of the regions.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans, surveys and evaluate long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities and other health care facilities (acute care) to ensure the quality, appropriateness, and compliance of buildings with federal and state regulations.
• Advise and educate, appropriately during review, construction, and under survey focused on certification and licensure of these facilities.
• Determine if health care facilities regulated by DQA meet the physical environment standards of the State Building Code, State Licensure Code, and Federal Life Safety Code requirements.
• Evaluate is accomplished through construction document review, onsite review, and health care facility physical environment performance inspection.

Qualifications

• Licensure or eligible for licensure by the time of appointment as an Architect or Professional Engineer from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
• Experience with building and construction regulations, codes, and standards.
• Experience in a design, inspection, construction project lead or commission capacity related to commercial buildings, systems, or components.

Benefits

Salary Information The starting pay is between $44.68 to $51.07 per hour (approximately $92,900 to $106,200 per year), or up to the appointment maximum at the time of appointment, depending on experience, plus excellent benefits. You will also receive a $1.00/hour add-on for licensure. An 18-month probationary period is required. Pay for current or former state employees is set based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

Pay and Schedule

Position Summary As the Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer, you will review construction plans, surveys and evaluate long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities and other health care facilities (acute care) to ensure the quality, appropriateness, and compliance of buildings with federal and state regulations. You will also advise and educate, appropriately during review, construction, and under survey focused on certification and licensure of these facilities. The OPRI team is responsible for determining if health care facilities regulated by DQA meet the physical environment standards of the State Building Code, State Licensure Code, and Federal Life Safety Code requirements. Evaluation is accomplished through construction document review, onsite review, and health care facility physical environment performance inspection.

How to Apply

Applying is easy! Click “Apply for Job” to start your application process. Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application. Helpful Information You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format and answer one or more questions. Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click “Save” to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs. For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Mike Sansom in Human Resources at MichaelJ.Sansom@DHS.Wisconsin.gov. DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here. Deadline to Apply Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.