Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer

Position Summary

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.

As a Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer, you will review construction plans, survey and evaluate long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities and other health care facilities 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 focusing on certification and licensure of these facilities.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $43.00 to $48.71 per hour (approximately $89,400 to $101,300 per year), 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. This position will be classified as either an Architect Advanced or a Civil Engineer Advanced depending on licensure and is in pay schedule and range 14/13.

Job Details

• All applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
• For positions that allow remote working flexibility, working outside of Wisconsin or in bordering cities will not be allowed except in extremely limited circumstances due to the need to report to an office location in Wisconsin on short notice.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• To work remotely, you must have access to both a private workspace and secure high-speed internet.
• Must meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy which requires a valid driver's license, minimum two years of driving experience and must be 18 years of age or older. Additionally, the driving record must not reflect the following conditions: three or more moving violations and/or at fault accidents in the past two years, an OWI or DUI violation within the past 12 months, or suspension or revocation of the driver's license.
• All appointees may be subject to DHS' flu-shot policy.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Licensure or eligibility for licensure by the time of appointment as an Architect or Professional Engineer by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. You must be licensed in Wisconsin by the time of appointment.
• 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.

The letter of qualifications is limited to one (1) page. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

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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 is filled.