Biennial Residential Surveyor

Dept of Health and Human Services

Health Service Regulation

Engineering Technician III (NS)

60054259

NC11

The Biennial Residential Surveyor conducts on‑site biennial physical plant and life safety inspections for licensed 24‑hour mental health homes with six beds or fewer, adult care homes with six beds or fewer, and respite services in adult day centers to ensure compliance with licensure requirements and state building codes. The role includes preparing inspection reports using ASPEN software, reviewing findings with facility administrators, and guiding the development of Plans of Correction for identified deficiencies.

This position also performs fire safety inspections, complaint investigations, and other assigned investigative duties. The surveyor plays an essential role in ensuring safe physical environments within licensed residential and day service settings.

Requires extensive statewide travel—typically four days per week with one to two overnight stays—and involves both state‑issued and personal vehicle use depending on availability. Compensated at the Office of Budget Management's established rates.




Key Responsibilities Include:
– Conduct biennial on‑site inspections of licensed mental health homes, adult care homes, and adult day center respite services for compliance with licensure rules and state building codes.

– Perform life safety evaluations of physical plant conditions across assigned facilities.

– Prepare and submit structured inspection reports using ASPEN software.

– Review inspection findings with facility administrators and collaborate on development of Plans of Correction for identified deficiencies.

– Carry out fire inspections, complaint investigations, and other safety‑related inquiries as assigned.

– Document investigative outcomes and ensure all required follow‑up actions are clearly communicated and completed.

– Travel throughout the state four days per week, including one to two overnight stays weekly depending on inspection location.

– Utilize a state vehicle when available / personal vehicle when required and ensure mileage reimbursement processes follow established Office of Budget Management rates.

– Maintain consistent communication with leadership and adhere to all regulatory timelines and documentation standards.

Tresha Walker