ARCHITECT IV

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Architect IV

Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

Accessibility Compliance Unit

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies pending budget approval possible)

Starting Salary: $96,516

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 03/03/2025

Join the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) and work on the Accessibility Compliance Unit with a full team of architects on architectural accessibility citywide. This role performs complex professional duties ensuring architectural accessibility in connection with code compliance, design, new construction and renovation of large-scale projects for buildings, facilities and structures, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Reviews complex architectural plans and designs for construction and renovation projects of a large scale and scope to ensure adherence to accessibility code and technical requirements.

* Occasionally participates in site visits to determine project accessibility requirements.

* Provides technical assistance to architects on the preparation of documents for design review.

* Meets with departmental staff to determine correct interpretations for the accessibility sections of the Chicago Building Code and Illinois Accessibility Code.

* Leads department pre-permit virtual meetings to discuss architectural requirements and review drawings with architects.

* Tracks and maintains required documentation for reviews and technical assistance provided.

* Answers phone calls and emails related to architectural accessibility and provides feedback for accessibility requirements and other technical assistance.

* Participates in interdepartmental meetings to represent MOPD regarding accessibility questions.

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: MOPD, City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St, Room 104

Days: M-F

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture plus three years of professional architectural work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview that will include a skills assessment test. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral or written parts of the interview will be selected.

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE

* Reviewing building plans: You'll be reviewing drawings and making sure that the Architect follows all the requirements for accessibility.

* Helping architects: Together with your colleagues, you'll be a go-to expert on building accessibility within the City of Chicago, giving advice to architects and other stakeholders on how to make their designs as accessible as possible for everyone.

* Answering questions: You'll be a friendly voice on the phone and email, helping people understand the accessibility requirements.

* Working with a team: You'll be part of a great group that is dedicated to making our city more inclusive.

* If you have a strong interest in accessibility and enjoy working with people and reviewing drawings, this may be a very good job opportunity for you.

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 or disabilityaccommodations@cityofchicago.org. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request."

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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

The City of Chicago is committed to providing fair chance hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce and the potential for growth and positive change.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor