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NC Department of Health and Human Services · 20 hours ago

Engineering/Architectural Technician

Wake County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$44K/yr - $77K/yr

3+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest agencies in the state, responsible for ensuring the health and safety of North Carolinians. The Engineering Technician III will conduct on-site inspections of licensed mental health homes and adult care homes for compliance with safety regulations and building codes.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site biennial physical plant and life safety inspections of existing licensed 24-hour mental health homes 6 beds or less, adult care homes 6 beds or less, and respite services in adult day centers for compliance with licensure rules and state building codes

Create reports documenting inspection findings using ASPEN software

Review with facility administrators the creation of a Plan of Correction (POC) for deficiencies

Conduct fire, complaint, and other investigations

Travel throughout the state with 1-2 overnight stays per week

Qualification

Architectural engineering knowledgeElectrical engineering knowledgeMechanical engineering knowledgeASPEN software proficiencyPhysical ability to liftClimbing laddersInspection skillsWritten communication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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

Preferred

Possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver license

Demonstrated proven organization and written communication skills to be able to document inspection findings using proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar

Documented experience and physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and inspect areas of residential facilities to include roofs, attics, basements, and crawl spaces

Documented knowledge and application of architectural, electrical, and mechanical engineering theory, techniques, practices, and procedures applicable to residential occupancies

Availability to travel up to four (4) days per week throughout the state, including overnight stays