S.C. Department of Public Health · 21 hours ago
Architect I-61008443
Lexington County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expS.C. Department of Public Health is committed to improving public health through dedicated service and innovation. The Architect I position involves reviewing architectural and engineering drawings for healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing support in construction and renovation projects.
Health CareNon ProfitPublic RelationsPublic Safety
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application
The agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring
Preferred
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
Benefits
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.
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
Retirement benefit choices • State Retirement Plan ( SCRS ) • State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )
HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.
Company
S.C. Department of Public Health
As of July 1, 2024, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has been split into two new agencies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cristi Moore
Chief Communications Officer
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2025-07-04
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