Health Facility Surveyor - LC

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

People Making a Difference!

***THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is currently accepting applications for the position of Health Facility Surveyor. This position will inspect health care facilities for compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and state licensure and certification requirements for fire, life safety, and physical plant standards.

The incumbent will conduct surveys across multiple programs; review, evaluate, and approve building plans to ensure that health care facility construction meets licensing and certification requirements; conduct periodic construction site visits to evaluate projects; conduct final inspections on completed projects; provide technical assistance and consultation to project architects, construction trade personnel, facility owners/staff and others; and perform related work.

This position will be located in Boise only, Surveyors travel extensively throughout the state and may be gone as much as 50% or more of their work time, including overnight stays.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. 

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION 

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. 

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• 11 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start 
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates!(full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Inspect, investigate and ensure compliance with national fire standards, life safety codes for health and residential care facilities, and physical facility standards. Facilities include: nursing facilities, residential care facilities, intermediate care facilities for people with intellectual disabilities, hospitals, and ambulatory surgery centers regulations. 
• Review plans and specifications for new construction, remodeling and conversion of buildings for use as hospitals, nursing facilities, residential care or assisted living facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, intermediate care facilities for persons with intellectual disabilities, and end stage renal dialysis centers; determine design compliance with specific construction, fire/life safety requirements and standards. 
• Consult with project architects, engineers, contractors, local and state officials, owners, facility staff and public on interpretation and application of various regulations and laws; document findings into detailed written reports and present findings to providers, clients, families, team members, and other interested parties. Reports completed may have far reaching impact on client care and provider responsibility and are frequently used in appeal and court proceedings. 
• Assist in development and revision of Idaho Statute and rules. 
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Experience in methods of negotiation and public relations. Typically gained by at least six months of experience in methods of negotiation and public relations.

• Experience preparing oral and written reports. Typically gained by at least six months experience preparing oral and written reports. 
• Experience operating a personal computer. Typically met by at least six months of experience operating a personal computer as an integral part of the job. 
• Valid driver's license.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

• Do you have certification as a Certified Fire Inspector 1 through the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or an NFPA recognized/accredited organization? Requires coursework and testing which meets the requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1301, Standards for Professional Qualification for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiners provided by the NFPA or an NFPA recognized/accredited organization. Specific information on obtaining a NFPA CFI-1 certification can be found at: http://www.nfpa.org/training/certification-programs/certified-fire-inspector-i 
  

Learn About a Career with DHW

***PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications.

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: [email protected] 
PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.