Architect

Salary : $98,522.84 - $125,804.90 Annually

Location : Champaign, IL

Job Type : Full Time

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 01 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : NBU

Description

Are you an Architect looking for an opportunity to work in the municipal government sector? Do you enjoy managing public facility architectural improvement projects and problem solving in a team-oriented environment? If this sounds like you, then consider the new Architect position in the Public Works Department at the City of Champaign.

Responsibilities of Position

This position manages capital projects and programs to maintain, rehabilitate and improve City of Champaign buildings and facilities such as the historic Champaign City Building, Police Department, multiple Fire Stations, several Public Works buildings and other City owned or leased facilities. This position will take an assigned capital project from initial concept through construction completion. Along the way you will develop a concept, manage the project budget; interact with other City staff and City departments; oversee professional architectural firms as they prepare reports, architectural drawings and construction documents; coordinate with contractors and stakeholders; and interact with the public. Program management involves completing needs analysis, condition assessments, developing concepts and cost estimates, coordinating with and responding to questions from City staff and other stakeholders.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Drug screening and a driving abstract will be required. The annual starting salary range is $98,522 - $112,163, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. For first consideration, apply online by Sunday, January 26, 2025; position will remain open until filled.

Other Information

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process.

The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance : Champaign Public Library, the Illinois WorkNet Center and the City of Champaign City Building.

Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community.

These values guide our work :

Personal Integrity

We act in the best interests of the City

We behave in an ethical and legal manner

We are open and honest

We follow through on commitments

We are loyal to the City

Responsibility

We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities

We take initiative

We act to prevent and solve problems

We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions

We hold ourselves and others accountable

Respect

We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner

We actively listen and seek understanding

We provide a direct response

We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace

We are positive and cooperative

We are willing to apologize

Teamwork

We know and respect our roles and responsibilities

We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately

We define and agree upon the goals

We collaborate to achieve organizational goals

We help others accomplish their goals

We share authority, responsibility, and credit

Results

We take pride in our work

We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget

We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance

We learn from our mistakes

We innovate

This position is classified as Non-Bargaining Unit Exempt.

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City offers employee's a robust Health Alliance HMO plan.

The City of Champaign pays up to $580 of the employee (single) health insurance premium and 50 percent of the dependent premium for continuous full-time employees or 25 percent of the dependent premium for continuous part-time employees. Premiums for single employee coverage above $580 per month are shared by the employee and the City. For the 2024 / 2025 plan year, NBU employees contribute 1.2017 percent of their salary for the HMO plan. Premiums may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City's Section 125 plan. Health insurance coverage begins on the date of hire and ends effective the date of employment separation.

Rates are available under the Fringe Benefit Summaries section on the City's website at

DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE

Employees may purchase dental and / or vision insurance through payroll deduction. Employees pay 100 percent of the monthly premium for this coverage. Premiums for dental and vision insurance may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City's Section 125 plan. Dental and vision insurance begins after waiting for one complete calendar month (e.g., if hire date is in the month of January, coverage begins on March 1st).

The dental plan has two options : Delta Dental Network Low Plan (PPO) and Delta Dental High Plan.

Vision insurance is provided by EyeMed.

Rates are available under the Fringe Benefit Summaries section on the City's website at

LIFE INSURANCE

The City provides a term life insurance policy equal to annual salary rounded to the next highest thousand dollars (up to a maximum of $100,000), or $30,000, whichever is greater. Employees may elect to purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for themselves up to 5x their annual salary or $500,000 (whichever is lower), through payroll deduction. Employees may also purchase term life for their spouses / dependents.

o Option #1 : $3.60 / month for $10,000 for spouse and $5,000 for any / all eligible children.

o Option #2 : $1.80 / month for $5,000 for spouse and $2,000 for any / all eligible children.

PENSION

Illinois state law requires that eligible municipal employees be covered by the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Employee contributions to IMRF are 4.5 percent of salary and are tax-deferred. For 2024, the City contributes 6.46 percent of eligible employee's salaries to IMRF. In addition, IMRF members are covered by Social Security (FICA). Obtain additional information by contacting IMRF at 1-800-ASK-IMRF. Employees are eligible to contribute additional funds to IMRF through Voluntary Additional Contributions. Contact HR for details.

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS)

A retirement health savings plan administered by the Mission Square Retirement Corporation has been established for NBU employees. NBU employees participate in a mandatory contribution of 1 percent of pre-tax salary into an RHS investment account. This account is available for use by the employee at retirement or separation of service. Eligible uses of the funds include medical expenses such as health insurance premiums, dental / vision expenses, coinsurance, and co-pays for employees, spouse, and / or dependents. Note : Upon separation, a mandatory 50 percent of accrued vacation, compensatory and payout-eligible sick leave will be contributed to your RHS balance.

HOLIDAYS

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Friday after Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

PERSONAL LEAVE

At the beginning of each fiscal year July 1st, continuous full-time employees are credited with three personal days (24 hours); personal days are pro-rated for continuous part-time employees. Personal leave may not be accumulated and carried over into the next fiscal year. Personal leave during the first year of employment varies based on the date of employment.

VACATION

Vacation accrual rates are based on years of service and pro-rated for part-time employees. Vacation may be taken after six months of employment. Requests for leave to be taken during the initial six months of employment must be approved by the employee's supervisor and may be permitted through a combination of personal leave, unpaid leave, flex time, and / or compensatory time.

SICK LEAVE

Continuous full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.69 hours per pay period (approximately 1 day per month); sick leave accrual is pro-rated for continuous part-time employees. The maximum accumulation of sick leave is 1,200 hours. T

LONGEVITY PAY

Employees receive longevity pay based upon their years of continuous employment with the City. Longevity pay is an addition to the employees' base wage rate.

CREDIT UNION

Employees may join the Credit Union I. Payroll deduction for savings and credit union loan payments are available as well as a deduction for a savings bond program and Christmas Club. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Credit Union directly at (800) 252-6950.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

The City of Champaign offers employees the opportunity to participate in a tax-deferred annuity plan of the Mission Square Retirement Corporation through payroll deduction. This is an optional plan with no City contributions. More information may be obtained by contacting Client Services (1-800-669-7400).

HANDBOOK

View the current Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) Handbook at

Do you have a Bachelor or Master's degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited college or university?

If you answered "no" to question #1, describe the degree(s) you possess that fulfill the Architect licensing requirement.

Briefly describe your professional experience related to architectural planning, design and construction of mid- to large-size public sector and / or commercial buildings or projects. Enter N / A if you have no professional experience in this area.

Do you have experience with planning and directing or managing the work of architectural consultants, contractors, and / or other staff from your own agency / company on architectural projects?

If "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your relevant experience.

Do you have an active registration as an Architect in the State of Illinois, oractive registration in another state with the ability to reciprocate to Illinois within sixmonths of beginning employment with the City of Champaign?

Are you available to work outside of normal office hours for meetings or to resolve construction related issues on a regular basis?

Do you have a current, valid driver's license?

Do you have previous architecture experience in a public, municipal, county, state, or federalagency?

If "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your relevant experience.

Please describe what high quality customer service means to you in architectural project management and delivery. Provide an example of a time you have provided high quality customer service. Enter N / A if you have no experience in this area.

Please describe your experience in capital project management, including cost estimating and budget development, project design, and project delivery. Enter N / A if you have no experience in this area.

Please list any current, active certifications you possess related to the functions of this position, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, project management certification, architecture management certification, etc. Enter N / A if you possess no current, active certifications.

Describe your experience in non-government architecture.

Please describe your experience with architectural based software programs such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar programs. Provide examples of the types of features utilized within the software. Enter N / A if you have no experience in this area.

Required Question

Salary : $98,522 - $112,163