Life Safety Supervisor

This position is funded in part through federal funds.

Recruitment Range: $73,096-$105,600

DHSR Construction Section regulates the physical plant compliance of all licensed health care, residential care and jail facilities in North Carolina. Our Mission Statement is centered on making sure that all patients, residents, and inmates are provided with a safe and suitable environment. Blending office time with travel time in the field, this position is for a motivated and energetic person who wants to be a part of a team that impacts positive changes for the citizens of North Carolina.

The Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) provides for the health, safety and well-being of individuals through effective regulatory and remedial activities including appropriate consultation and training opportunities and by improving access to health care delivery systems through the rational allocation of needed facilities and services. The Construction Section reviews plans and specifications, makes on-site inspections and provides consultation to ensure a safe and proper environment for patients, residents and inmates.

As the Life Safety Supervisor, you will supervise, train, schedule, and review the work of Life Safety Surveyors. This position also conducts compliant investigations of physical plant.

Primary responsibilities include:

Manages all aspects of the Life Safety Teams' responsibilities and activities for facilities requesting to be certified for federal reimbursement under the Title 18 & 19 programs (Hospitals, Nursing Homes, ICF/IID Group Homes, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Hospices, etc.).

Ensures compliance with established minimum standards as they relate to life safety, facility function, and adequate environment and reports all findings to the Section Chief who is the Acting State Fire Authority for these two programs.

Conducts complaint investigations of facility physical plant.

Provides support and advice to the Section Chief when difficult engineering and life safety code issues/questions arise that require in depth engineering experience.

Provide consultations and improve and maintain awareness of the regulations and codes that govern efforts to be licensed and/or certified to the public, department institutions, other agencies, and other sections within the Division.

Support and promote cost effective construction and maintenance practices of those facilities under the Division's oversight in a manner that does not compromise physical environment quality or patient safety.

About NC Department of Health and Human Services:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

Compensation & Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

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Management Preferences:

• Demonstrated knowledge and thorough understanding of the intent and requirements of the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), Federal Regulations and the NC State Building Codes as related to physical plant compliance for healthcare facilities for the Medicare/Medicaid federal programs.

• Demonstrated knowledge and thorough understanding of Aspen and ACTS databases and Centers for Medicare/Medicaid (CMS) documentation requirements.

• Documented experience in managing and/or providing training or instruction to staff.

• Ability to prepare work plans, review the work, and evaluate the performance of others.

• Demonstrated experience communicating technical information and/or recommendations to state, federal or local officials, other state agencies, stakeholders, or general public in written or oral form.

Bachelor s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: .

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at . Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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