Interior Designer

Summary The incumbent is responsible for planning, implementation and operational management of a complete Interior Design program for a VA organization. This requires incumbent to plan and coordinate the activities of other individuals, commercial vendors and to serve as liaison with same. The position requires unique and non-recurring situations requiring independent judgment and... interpretation/application of VA, OSHA, JCAHO, NFPA and local policies. Duties - The Interior Designer provides complete, from concept to installation, interior design services for the organization to include satellite facilities. Duties include performing and managing work related to the design of interior environments in order to promote employee productivity, health, and welfare, and/or the health and welfare of the public. - The Interior Designer provides plans, consultation, advice, specifications, and designs for virtually all spaces involved in new construction and/or renovation; reviews Architect/Engineer submittals for compliance with VA regulations and facility design criteria. Acts as a technical representative for design and finish specifications matters. Influences design of new construction from conception through activation by an in-depth knowledge of use requirements and availability of furnishings to fulfill these requirements; ensures that appropriately designed color schemes are formulated for all renovation and new construction projects. - Develops and maintains a schedule of short and long range interior-improvement projects for the facility through the 5-year interior design plan and other programs to identify existing and future project needs. This includes preparation of the operating budget, floor plans and space layouts, finish schedules, presentation boards and submittals, and accurate cost-estimates. - Originates orders for furnishings, window treatments, patient cubicle curtains, wall coverings, floor coverings, wall art, lighting, ceiling treatments, casework, and all other interior design-related accoutrements. Selects items based upon: patient, visitor, and staff needs; VA and facility standards, General Services Administration (GSA) contract sources; and available resources. - The Interior Designer maintains interior/exterior signage and directional graphics to comply with "Signage Systems Standards Manual", M-00-2. Coordinates the installation of new signage and ensures the efficacy of signage/directional graphics in areas where new and existing intersect. Ensures that the new signage/directional graphics meet the requirements of The Joint Commission (TJC) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as applicable and effectively informs/directs patients, visitors, and staff. - Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday 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. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Interior Designer/PD49685O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required