Architect

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 7345 - 10734

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Requisition ID:52153
Closing Date: 02/06/2026
Agency:Department of Public Health

Office:Health Care Regulation

Division:Life Safety & Construction

Posting ID: &/ 52153

Posted: 01/06/2026 - 02/06/2026

Class Title:ARCHITECT (01440)
Skill Option:Standard Building Design / Architecture
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7345 a month; Full Range $7345 - $10734/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees EducatorsJuvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinatorsand Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of $600 million in state and federal funds 8 regional offices 3 laboratories and over 1100 employees IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention health promotion regulation and control of disease and injury. The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform architectural duties having responsibility for highly specialized and complex assignments involving drawings and specification reviews and approvals site approval construction progress approval life safety code inspections building evaluations regulation development and technical reporting and computer applications.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas(when available and dependent upon position)
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health life dental and vision plans.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
13-14 paid holidays per year
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow thislink: Functions

Travels to conduct onsite inspections and surveys of existing health care facilities to determine conformance with applicable laws regulations and codes relating to certain federal assistance programs certain federal certification programs and generally recognized health care facility standards
Conducts inspections and make comments regarding in process construction.
Receive review approve or disapprove and/or comment upon health care facility drawings specifications and change orders in accordance with the various applicable laws regulations and codes.
Complete the required inspection forms in office or on site informs medical facilities of deficiencies evaluates and approves proposed methods of correcting deficiencies.
Attend educational seminars relating to health care facilities and design and construction standards.
Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelors degree in architecture or architectural studies.
Requires possession of a valid Illinois certificate as a registered architect.

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years of professional architectural experience.
One (1) year experience conducting on-site inspections and surveys of health care facilities to determine conformance with applicable laws regulations and codes
One (1) year experience conducting inspections of construction projects.
Thorough knowledge of the theory principles and practices of architecture.
Thorough knowledge of building construction practices building materials and trades capabilities and construction.
One (1) year experience communicating architectural themes effectively to nonarchitect parties without utilizing technical jargon.
Ability to independently evaluate project elements and make sound architectural decisions.
Elementary knowledge of basic engineering principles.
One (1) year experience in Microsoft Word processing and spreadsheet applications (i.e. Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Excel PowerPoint).

About the Agency

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM
Headquarter Location: 525 W Jefferson St Springfield Illinois 62702-5056
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics

Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.

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Job Requisition ID:52153Closing Date: 02/06/2026Agency:Department of Public HealthOffice:Health Care RegulationDivision:Life Safety & ConstructionPosting ID: &/ 52153Posted: 01/06/2026 - 02/06/2026Class Title:ARCHITECT (01440)Skill Option:Standard Building Design / ArchitectureBilingual Option:NoneS...