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