Life Safety Code Surveyor

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, youll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH):

The Indiana Department of Health's mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.

Role Overview:

Primary area is near & around Terre Haute, Vigo and Surrounding Indiana Counties, but could provide surveys anywhere in the State of Indiana

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Conduct periodic surveys and complaint investigations as required by State and Federal policy and defined protocols.
• Serve as team leaders for surveys, assigning survey tasks, conducting entrance and exit conferences, posting notifications and submitting survey paperwork timely.
• Identify deficient practices and determine appropriate scope and severity in the provision of healthcare and related services.
• Conduct on-site investigation of complaints to identify deficient practices and determine appropriate scope and severity in the provision of healthcare and related services.
• Document findings on the survey report in accordance with Principles of Documentation and submit reports within the required timeframes.
• Complete administrative duties including, but not limited to travel vouchers, PeopleSoft Time and Labor, schedules, checking and responding to emails, and computer updates.
• Complete a quality review of all assigned survey reports and make recommendations to ensure compliance with Principles of Documentation and ISDH Policies and Procedures.
• Organize and prioritize workload to ensure review and submission of survey reports in prescribed time frames.
• Essential functions of this position require travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and write reports at those sites or employee's home. Employee reports to the agency's office for occasional meetings or events. Number and timing of work hours may vary daily or weekly to accommodate operational needs and staffing concerns at the client's or customer's worksite, minimize expenditures for repeated visits to complete the work, and allocate resources to complete assigned work effectively.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What Youll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Commitment to perform in a supportive role to the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) in the Agency Mission, Vision, Values, Priority Health Initiatives and Commission Goals.
• Specialized knowledge of operation and administration of applicable healthcare entities including applicable rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge/understanding of survey and investigative procedures; the ability to conduct surveys, inspections, interviews, and investigations; and to prepare reports documenting findings.
• Practical knowledge of appropriate state and federal laws, state rules and federal regulations for licensing of type of entity being surveyed.
• Practical knowledge of and the ability to review and analyze facility records and documents for compliance with requirements.
• Ability to observe and recognize potential adverse health and safety conditions, a violation of a law, rule, or regulation.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with individuals and in group situations.
• Perform quality review of survey reports and various program requirements with specialized training.
• Understanding of and ability to work as a member of a team.

You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:

• Able to travel as needed.

A degree is not required.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.