HEALTH FACILITIES SURVEYOR

Date: Jun 4, 2025

Req ID: 46634

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Anticipated Starting Salary: $45,010.00

Position Number: 22099323
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 06/22/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $45,010.00
DPSQA SUSAN MORROW

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*Working knowledge in Life Safety Code or certification by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for healthcare facility professionals

*Experience in construction surveying and/or fire protection surveying and/or ADA compliance with life safety planning

*Experience in reading and understanding life safety drawings and/or blueprints

*Experience in measuring building space, land, and mapping.

Job Summary:

The Health Facilities Surveyor is responsible for conducting pre-licensing and Life Safety Code inspections for licensed facilities providing services reimbursed by Medicaid, including but not limited to Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Treatment Programs, Adult Development Day Treatment Programs, Behavioral Health Agencies, Community Support Systems Providers, Early Intervention Day Treatment Programs, Residential Community Reintegration Programs, Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health Care, Assisted Living Facilities Level I&II, and Residential Care Facilities.

Conducts on-site inspections for licensing standards during construction phases, post construction-pre licensing phases, and during emergency need once licensed. Inspections consist of on-site physical plant inspections of facilities and operations, including life safety code, egress and ingress, fire safety, emergency plans, and all standards as determined by the provider type licensing manual. Activities may include reviewing construction plans, measuring and recording square footage or residential and non-residential programs to determine capacity, mapping or drawing space for documentation, reviewing program policies and procedures and personnel files, and writing documentation and evaluations and recommendation for licensure or certification to management. This position contains frequent in-state travel and may require overnight stays away from home.

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Class Code: X067C

Grade: GS08

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $45,010.00 - $71,792.00

Summary

The Health Facilities Surveyor is responsible for performing survey, certification, and licensure activities of health facilities and analytical work involving regulatory compliance. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Reviews previous survey data and prepares packets of forms to be completed in a survey following principles for documentation, and reviews documents for compliance with regulations. Schedules surveys and provides notification to providers, interviews facility staff and patients to determine compliance, observes facility practice for compliance, and conducts entrance and exit conferences. Reviews Medicare, licensure, and complaint survey packets for accuracy and completeness. Records all necessary information for complaints and reviews plans of corrections for acceptability, maintains logs of follow-up dates, and ensures the follow-ups (mail or onsite) are conducted within the designated time frames. Compiles monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and provides reports of compliance or non-compliance to providers and CMS Regional Office. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing certification/licensure of medical facilities. Knowledge of survey and inspection standards and procedures. Ability to plan, schedule, and conduct on-site inspections of medical facilities to determine compliance with certification standards and recommend corrective action. Ability to organize and present clear and concise oral and written reports of findings and recommendations and to maintain records. Ability to review and analyze survey reports and forms and monitor program accuracy within required timeframes. Ability to use Microsoft Office software and federal survey computer software. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in nursing, dietetics, medical records administration, environmental health, health service administration, or a related field; plus two years of experience in healthcare services

OR

Licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.

Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.