Healthcare Plans Examiner

Position(s): Building Designer 2, In-Training

                   Architect 1, In-Training

                   Architect 2 (Plan Reviewer)

Division:     Health Systems Quality Assurance, Facilities and Services Licensing, Construction Review Services       

 

Location:    Tumwater, Washington    

 

Opens:        September 7, 2007 (salary updated 7/1/08)              

Closes:        Until Further Notice     

 

Salary:        Building Designer, In-Training, $4,014 - $5,266 Monthly (Range 57)

                   Architect 1, In-Training, $4,653 - $6,105 Monthly (Range 63)

                   Architect 2, $5,136 - $6,741 Monthly (Range 67)

 

Recruitment #:    DOH 470 – NC               

 

There are two current openings for Architect 2 (Plan Reviewers) to be filled on an in-training basis from the Building Designer 2 or the Architect 1 level, or at the Architect 2 level depending on qualifications.  These positions are in the Facilities and Services Licensing, Construction Review Section, Division of Health Systems Quality Assurance.  This recruitment may be used to fill future Architect 2 vacancies as they occur statewide.  To learn more about the Division of Health Systems Quality Assurance, visit http://www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/. 

 

Agency Profile

 

DOH works with federal, state and local partners to help people in Washington stay healthier and safer. Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide education to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. DOH recognizes that employees are our most valuable resource.  We trust them to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions.  We strive to hire, develop and retain a competent and diverse workforce.  To learn more about the DOH, visit http://www.doh.wa.gov/.

 

 

 

 

Primary Duties 

 

These positions serve as plan review architects specializing in providing consultation, technical assistance, and reviewing for compliance with state and federal standards to health care facilities and their staff along with directing and coordinating the planning, development, analysis, and improvement of the regulatory process within the Facilities and Services Licensing Division for the regulation of health care facilities and services statewide.

 

In-Training Plan

 

Building Designer 2, In-Training:  Those filling positions at the Building Designer 2 level will be required to successfully complete the required 18 month training program before advancing to Architect 1, In-Training.  Upon advancement to Architect 1, In-Training, successful completion of an additional structured training program is required before advancing to Architect 2 level.

 

Architect 1, In-Training:  Those filling positions at the Architect 1 level will be required to successfully complete a structured 18 month training program before advancing to Architect 2 level.

 

Desired Qualifications:

 

Building Designer 2, In-Training:

A Bachelor's degree involving major study in architecture or architectural engineering

AND

One year of professional experience as practicing architect or as structural plans examiner.  Architect 1, In-Training:

·        A Bachelor's degree involving major study in architecture or architectural engineering;

·        One year of professional experience as practicing architect or as structural plans examiner; AND

·        Registration as an architect in Washington State or in a state having reciprocity with Washington.

Architect 2:

  A Bachelor's degree involving major study in architecture or architectural engineering;

·        One year of professional experience as practicing architect or as structural plans examiner;

·        Registration as an architect in Washington State or in a state having reciprocity with Washington;

·        Two years of experience as an architect subsequent to above registration; AND

·        Two years of plan review experience.