Architect

ARCHITECT

Are you ready…. to elevate your career? 
     Are you ready…. to achieve excellence?
          Are you ready…. to do meaningful work?

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? 

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.