SUPERVISING SURVEYOR PHYSICAL PLANT/LIFE SAFETY CODE/ HEALTH CARE FACILITIES CODE
Supervising Surveyor Physical Plant/Life Safety Code/ Health Care Facilities Code sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's state civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
It lists a bachelor's degree as the baseline, with an experience-based path open to those who do not hold the degree. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $87,507 to $128,719, and state payroll currently lists 2 people in the title, most of them at Health and Senior Services.
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Supervising Surveyor Physical Plant/Life Safety Code/ Health Care Facilities Code appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Health.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Health | 2 |
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Who employs this title
State payroll records show 2 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $110,430. The agencies employing the most are:
- Health and Senior Services (2)
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the direction of a supervisory official in the Department of Health, is responsible for supervising the inspection and evaluation of health care facilities and/or services licensed and/or certified by the department to ensure compliance with the Life Safety and Health Care Facilities Codes, physical environment, and environment quality requirements; provides training to staff and others in area of expertise; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for staff; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Plans, assigns, and supervises the Fire Safety Evaluation Systems (FSES) inspections when required for health care facilities with Life Safety Code waivers. Recommends Life Safety Code waivers and FSES approvals based on survey findings. Supervises and participates in informal dispute resolution and other enforcement action protocols resulting from inspection findings. Provides on-going training to staff to support their professional development and educational growth Supervises and participates in the inspection or re-inspection of health care facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal Medicare/Medicaid certification requirements, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard No. 101 (Life Safety Code), and NFPA Standard No. 99 (Health Care Facilities Code). Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Provides assignments and instruction to staff; evaluates and supervises performance. Supervises and conducts the interviews of facility administrators, staff members, and proprietors during inspections to evaluate compliance with applicable regulations and advise them of problems identified during the evaluation process. Reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations for methods of improving controls and operations of health care facilities to meet established standards. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data, and compiles information for input toward preparation of inspections, surveys, and/or other reports. Reviews investigative reports prepared by staff. Supervises staff who review and recommend acceptance or rejection of plans of corrective action submitted by health care facilities, relative to compliance with state/federal regulations and guidelines. Provides consultation and technical assistance to health care providers, other state agencies, professional groups, community groups, and other related groups in the application and interpretation of state/federal regulations and standards for licensure and certification. Supervises the inspection of newly constructed and/or renovated areas in health care facilities to evaluate compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures in accordance with approved plans. Provides expert testimony at informal and formal hearings for legal actions initiated by the department. Supervises the preparation of daily, weekly, or monthly reports as required. Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of correspondence. Participates in formal and informal team conferences and in-service education programs presented for division staff. Supervises the establishment and maintenance of records and files. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of physical plant operations, methods used to eliminate unsafe conditions and promote safe acts by operators, and safety features to reduce hazards and/or alert personnel. Knowledge of the local fire authority's general responsibilities to promote adequate fire inspection services for health care facilities. Knowledge of the provisions of the federal Life Safety Code and FSES equivalency system. Knowledge of the provisions of the federal Health Care Facilities Code (NFPA 99). Knowledge of the physical requirements to be considered in judging safety of an individual health care facility for the purposes for which it is used. Knowledge of the principles of investigation and documentation. Knowledge of the methods used to investigate and evaluate complaints. Knowledge of blueprints and their interpretation relative to adequate square footage, life safety code, quality of life, and basic infection control requirements. Knowledge of equipment and physical plant maintenance in a health care facility. Knowledge of team concepts and ability to interact with all levels of health care personnel in a positive manner. Knowledge of the methods used to obtain, compile, and evaluate information. Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to understand and apply the rules, regulations, policies, methods, and standards of the New Jersey Department of Health and federal Department of Health and Human Services and their application to all health care facility work of the department with emphasis on the program of surveying/inspecting health care facilities. Ability to apply FSES requirements in determining Life Safety Code compliance. Ability to apply knowledge of the necessary components for state/federal reports. Ability to apply principles of investigation and documentation in preparation of state/federal inspection reports. Ability to organize assigned work, analyze problems, and develop appropriate work methods. Ability to analyze and evaluate data obtained through surveys and/or inspections to determine compliance with applicable regulations. Ability to prepare correspondence. Ability to testify at hearings. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Eight (8) years of professional Physical Plant/Life Safety and Health Care Facilities Code experience in a health care plan, facility, or organization covering all phases of construction, or in a maintenance position in an inpatient health care facility or any public facility having responsibilities for mechanical and/or life safety systems of the facility, or as a surveyor for Life Safety and Health Care Facilities Code and physical environment requirements in a health care facility or any public facility, or in a supervisory firefighting position. Two (2) years of the required professional experience must be in a municipal, county, state, or federal agency. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience; two (2) years of which must be in a municipal, county, state, or federal agency. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions. As a condition of employment, appointees must attend, complete, and receive a passing grade on the Federal Fire Inspector 1 Certification examination sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or ProBoard (National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications). Subsequent to receiving a passing grade on the Federal Fire Inspector 1 Certification Course, the appointee must successfully complete the Basic Life Safety Training sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, contingent on availability of these courses. Long Term Care positions require the successful completion of the Basic Surveyor Training and passing the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Training will be provided at the onset of employment.