ARCHITECT IV

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Architect IV

Department of Buildings

(Permitting)

Number of Positions: 2

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $99,408

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 11:59 pm CDT on 11/04/2026

Under supervision, the class performs complex professional architectural duties in connection with the design, construction, and renovation of large-scale projects for municipal buildings, facilities, and structures, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

·       Examines permit submissions for compliance with applicable requirements governing occupancy classification, construction type, building height and area, fire-resistance ratings, means of egress, accessibility, and other architectural provisions.

·       Identifies deficiencies and prepares clear, comprehensive plan review comments that reference applicable code provisions and describe required corrections.

·       Reviews revised submissions to verify that previously identified deficiencies have been resolved and that proposed changes comply with applicable requirements.

·       Interprets and applies code provisions, departmental policies, and plan review procedures within the assigned scope of responsibility.

·       Provides technical assistance to architects, design professionals, contractors, and applicants regarding code requirements, submission standards, and plan review comments.

·       Meets with applicants and their design professionals to clarify requirements, discuss corrections, and facilitate timely resolution of outstanding issues.

·       Refers complex, atypical, or disputed code interpretations and requests for alternative materials or methods to supervisory staff for determination.

·       Documents review findings, applicant communications, revisions, and approval recommendations in the department’s electronic permitting and plan review systems.

·       Monitors assigned reviews and completes work within established departmental timelines and quality standards.

·       Prepares technical summaries, correspondence, and reports related to assigned plan reviews.

·       Recommends approval of architectural submissions when applicable requirements have been satisfied.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location:         121 N LaSalle  Street

Days:               Monday – Friday

Hours:             8:30 am to 4:30 pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE