Interior Designer

Summary The Interior Designer is responsible for planning, implementation and operational management of a complete Interior Design program. This position is located at the VA Medical Center, Clarksburg, West Virginia... Duties • **THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include but not limited to: • Utilize Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Drafting Software to maintain accurate records of project in all stages. • Use knowledge of interior design, building systems and construction methods, esthetics, psychology, environmental concerns, budget and cost, logistics, safety/ergonomics, and historic preservation to create designs and furnish buildings and medical facilities. • Prepare architectural drawings, renderings, color boards and PowerPoint presentations to effectively communicate design plans to medical staff. • Prepare preliminary space plans for proposed projects, including detailed specifications to evaluate alternatives. • Utilize computer equipment with a wide variety of software to input and retrieve data as required, produce letters, memorandums, and to prepare a variety of specific working documents and forms such as spreadsheet, database, word processing, desktop publishing, graphics, and other similar products. • Maintain an interior design file system that includes drawings, specifications, budgets, project information, government contracts, requests for interior design services, and regulations pertaining to interior design. • Maintain a resource library of catalogs for furniture, window treatments, wall coverings, patient-cubicle curtains, floor coverings, wall art, and all other design-related items. • Perform the duties of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and maintain all contract administration files in accordance with VA policies and procedures. • Coordinate facility paint, flooring and ceiling/lighting schedule with appropriate construction crews. • Originate orders for furnishings, window treatments, floor coverings, wall art, ambient lighting, and all other interior design-related accoutrements. • Specify color and finish selections to ensure that maintenance, condition of existing areas, end user needs, and compliance with the overall design objective are met. • Ensure new signage/directional graphics meet the requirements of Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and effectively informs/directs patients, visitors, and staff. • Maintain recurring funds and budgeting projects that may involve millions of dollars in non-recurring funds. • Develop cost estimates to cover furnishings required for projects included in budget submissions. • Work with supervisor to prepare 5-year interior design plan, 5-year Strategic Plan, including the operating budget. • Serve as an active member of all committees that impact the Interior Design program. • Respond to requests, complaints, etc., related to interior design functions. • Perform other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Ad-hoc Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required