Plans Examiner (Health Facilities Consultant) - HYBRID
About the position The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Center for Health Protection, Facilities Planning and Safety Program in Portland, Oregon has a fantastic career opportunity for a Plans Examiner (Health Facilities Consultant). The Plans Examiner will conduct reviews of schematic design (architectural) plans for health care facilities regulated by the Health Care Regulation and Quality Improvement Section. This is a full-time, management service position, not represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies. OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030. The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA's work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone. Responsibilities • Conduct architectural reviews of submitted projects. • Manage the coordination of engineering and Fire Life Safety plan reviews. • Support project sponsors and architects of record in their efforts to comply with applicable regulations. • Assist licensing agencies to ensure that completed projects comply with applicable regulations. Requirements • Two years of experience in the research, development, design, construction, alteration, or repair of Oregon health and residential care facilities. • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or three more years of pertinent architecture experience. Nice-to-haves • Skills necessary to manage various often unrelated tasks concurrently. • Ability to demonstrate competence in application of rules and codes. • Ability to productively interact with diverse partners and facilitate the development of draft rule language. Benefits • Exceptional medical, vision and dental benefit packages for you and your qualified family members with minimal out-of-pocket costs. • 11 paid holidays each year. • 3 additional paid personal business days each year. • 8 hours of paid sick leave accrued each month. • 8 hours of vacation leave accrued each month with increases every 5 years. • Pension and Retirement plans. • Student Loan Forgiveness; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity. • Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. • Continuous growth and development opportunities. Apply tot his job