Architectural & Interior Design Specialist

Position Title Architectural/Interior Design Specialist (Admin and Office Spec III) – Position Code: 19013-FP. Pay Band 03. Position Number: 280W2315. Agency: Northern VA Community College. Division: NV280-VP Administration. Work Location: Fairfax County – 059. Hiring Range: $25 per hour. Employment: Full‑time or Part‑time (up to 29 hours per week). Telework: Subject to change. EEO Category: 2 – Professionals. Bilingual: None. General Description The Architectural/Interior Design Specialist tracks space usage and maintains current, accurate floor plans. Under the Manager’s supervision, the role assists with space planning projects, surveys, inventory activities, floor plan verification, furniture surveys, room finishes, and existing conditions for college capital and non‑capital projects. Duties and Tasks Manage small‑scale projects including space planning, test fits, move coordination, and furniture selection; assist Project Management team on large‑scale projects. Assist Project Managers in development, design, and construction phases. Develop scopes of work based on client requests. Travel to campuses for surveys. Use AutoCAD and Revit for floor plan updates, layout, and test fits for offices and classrooms. Create and update miscellaneous plans such as evacuation maps, safety maps, campus maps. Create spreadsheets documenting finishes and furniture in surveyed spaces. Work with manager to create and document finish and furniture standards for the college. Select interior finishes and FF&E. Prepare furniture specification sheets and request vendor quotes. Assess life‑cycle furniture replacement needs and plan for replacement; coordinate surplus and reuse of old furniture. Maintain resource library and schedule library updates with architectural finish reps. Support move planning and on‑site coordination on projects. Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned and to assist the agency or state government during emergency declarations. Key Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Analyze, interpret, and modify architectural drawings. Interact with staff to collect, organize, and prioritize data. Prepare findings, reports, or schedules under critical time constraints. Demonstrate project skill with attention to detail in managing work and creating accurate drawings and documentation. Use MS Office Suite, including Excel and Project. Strong computer skills. Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to multi‑task. Proficient in Revit as a drafting tool. Strong interpersonal skills: written and verbal communication, problem‑solving abilities. Desire to work collaboratively in a team environment. Minimum Work Experience Experience with AutoCAD. Experience in project management. Experience with commercial furniture selection and specification. Experience with space planning, test fits, and move coordination. Additional Considerations Experience in higher education setting. Experience in a Virginia state institution. Experience drafting construction documents in AutoCAD and Revit. Travel and Transportation Required travel between NOVA campuses; no state vehicle operation required; no employee supervision. Posting Information Posting Number: WGE_3122P. Job Open Date: 04/09/2026. Job Close Date: 04/26/2026. Benefits Eligible employees receive comprehensive health and dental insurance, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a robust retirement program. Eligibility Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia. Background Check Statement The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, and credit checks. Candidates may also need to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/. EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. ADA Statement The VCCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation. E‑Verify Statement VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility in the U.S. Candidates must complete Form I‑9 and provide documentation of identity. Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/95122