Benefits Package:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Additional Information:
Telecommuting is allowed.
Internal Number: 00132868
Under the general direction of the Director of Planning and Development, supervises the activities of the building architecture section. Utilizes professional architectural knowledge and skills in order to evaluate, design, plan and implement all architectural capital projects for the District. Manages building architecture staff and monitors projects and consultants to ensure compliance with budgets, schedules, contracts and specifications consistent with the Forest Preserve’s mission and building standards. Inspects construction work in progress, prepares bid specifications, reviews plans and drawings to conform with established codes and safety standards, provides technical advice and assistance to other managers and staff in connection with proposed and scheduled projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in architecture from an accredited college or university and at least 8 years of full-time work experience as a building architect with at least two of those years having experience supervising employees or complex projects.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be licensed as an architect in the State of Illinois.
Cook County is the second most populous county in the United States and includes the City of Chicago. Within this diverse urban metropolis, the Forest Preserves of Cook County protects 70,000 acres of forests, prairies, wetlands, woodlands and other natural areas including rare habitats that offer plant and animal diversity on par with the rainforests of the world. Thanks to dedicated restoration and conservation efforts, native plants and wildlife—including North American river otters, blue spotted salamanders, native orchids, and birds such as bald eagles and bobolinks—continue to return to or flourish in the preserves. Each year, the Forest Preserves receives an estimated 62 million visits, as people use these lands and facilities to enjoy nature, bicycle, hike, fish, cross-country ski, picnic, canoe, or simply relax. Facilities located in the preserves include nature centers, boat rentals, equestrian stables, golf courses and driving ranges, and aquatic centers. Among the treasures of the Forest Preserves of Cook County are the Brookfield Zoo and the Chicago Botanic Garden, two world-class institutions located on the district’s land.
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About the Department of Planning and De...velopment
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The Planning & Development Department plans, designs and constructs capital improvements to make the Forest Preserves more welcoming and accessible. In recent years, the P&D Department has managed significant investment in campgrounds, regional trails and popular recreation sites as well as major renovation of existing buildings and infrastructure to improve life safety and accessibility. P&D staff coordinate interdepartmental committees to review third party request for trail improvements or connections. The P&D Department also coordinates interdepartmental committees relating to land acquisition and land-use licenses. It maintains maps, geographic information, real estate records, design standards for signs and other built structures in the preserves, and information on the condition of Forest Preserve buildings, parking lots, paved trails and other infrastructure.
