Minimum Qualifications
l.Requires bachelor’s degree in architecture or architectural studies.
2.Requires two years of professional experience in historic architecture or one year of professional
experience in architecture and two years of advanced study in historic architecture or historic
preservation
Preferred Qualifications
1. Two (2) years of extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of architectural design.
2. Two (2) years of extensive knowledge of historic building construction practices and the
preservation and conservation of historic building materials used there in.
3. Two (2) years of working knowledge of state construction regulations and their relationship to
local building regulations as applied to historic buildings.
4. Two (2) years of experience to independently carry out activities as a project planner, reviewer,
designer and specification developer for historic properties.
5. Two (2) years of experience applying architectural theories, architectural history, and learned
historic preservation skills to project plans, designs and standards to achieve maximum user
benefits.
6. Two (2) years of experience in the ability to construct, analyze and project costs of projects to
include analyses of construction trends as would be relevant.
7. Two (2) years of experience in the ability to negotiate architectural solutions with other agencies
and the public with skill and professionalism.

Employment Conditions
All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without
reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with
federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and
employees with disabilities:
1. Ability to pass background check.
2. Valid driver’s license.
3. Ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.