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Summary
As one of the fastest growing communities in the State of Illinois, the City of Champaign is a dynamic and welcoming community offering big city amenities with a hometown feel. The City is home to the University of Illinois, which offers world-class educational opportunities and cutting-edge innovation, driven by preeminent scholars and scientists from across the globe. Champaign offers the best of urban life with an abundance of arts and cultural opportunities, beautiful parks and trails, a vibrant downtown, Big Ten sporting events, and an affordable cost of living. Are you ready to join our team?
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Job Description
Job Summary: The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department is seeking an innovative and resourceful Architect who is technically savvy to manage public facility architectural improvement projects. This is an opportunity to work on a variety of municipal buildings and facilities including the historic City Building, Police Department, Fire Stations, and several Public Works buildings. Visit ChampaignIL.gov/jobs for full details, qualifications, and how to apply.
Salary and Benefits:
- Starting annual salary: $98,522 - $112,163, DOQ.
- Full-time, on-site, FLSA-exempt, non-bargaining unit (NBU) position.
- The City of Champaign offers excellent fringe benefits including:
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave and 11 paid City holidays each year
- Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement health savings and flexible spending plans
- Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
View the Salary Schedule and Non-Bargaining Unit Exempt Full-Time Fringe Benefit Summary at: ChampaignIL.gov/Salaries. View the full NBU handbook at ChampaignIL.gov/hr/jobs/bargaining-units/.
Application Deadline: Apply at ChampaignIL.gov/jobs by January 26, 2025, for first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
The City’s mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited college or university or closely related field.
- Extensive professional experience in architecture planning, design, and construction of public sector and/or commercial buildings.
- Experience with planning and directing or managing the work of architectural consultants, contractors, and/or agency/company staff on architectural projects.
- Valid license to practice Architecture in the State of Illinois or active registration in another state with the ability to reciprocate to Illinois within six months of hire.
- Availability to work outside of normal work hours as needed.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Champaign
Show moreIf you're visiting town for a Big Ten sporting event, a convention, or out for an evening of culture, you'll find Champaign a community rich in activities.
While we're proud to be home to the University of Illinois, which sits on the line between Champaign and Urbana, we are also home to Parkland College, the local Unit 4 public school system, and a variety of private primary and secondary schools.
Champaign is home to an award-winning system of neighborhood parks, and together with our Twin Sister City of Urbana and our surrounding County, also home to many museums, galleries, theatres, and other diversions.
The City of Champaign operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The City's legislative authority is vested in a nine-member Council consisting of the Mayor, three members elected from the City at-large, and five members elected from districts. Each member serves a four-year term. The City Manager serves as the City Executive, supervising nine department heads that direct the administrative functions of the City.
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