Interior Designer

Summary Serves as senior interior designer responsible for planning, design, and review of new and/or extension, conversion or modernization of existing interiors of buildings or facilities located at the VA Medical Center in New York, NY. Incumbent provides expert advice on interior design principles and applications; for such diverse projects as Medical Ward renovation/construction... Administrative office renovation/construction, patient and visitor areas, Community Housing Areas and dining halls. Duties • **THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***Major duties include, but are not limited to: • Provides expert advice to customers on the selection and design of essential items of equipment and furnishings to ensure maximum durability for longevity, aesthetic value, life expectancy, functional space arrangements, flow planning, etc. • Selects appropriate textures/fabrics, floor coverings, furnishings materials, signage/graphics, and furniture materials/ systems to create optimum interior spaces to meet customer needs. • Establishes and maintains extensive, up-to-date design resource library to include current samples of construction materials, furnishings, equipment, product literature and GSA contracts and schedules. • Develops design plans considering such factors such as function, user needs, energy use, building codes, durability and life cycle costs, effective space planning, aesthetics and economics. • Prepares complete interior design drawings in compliance with agency criteria and needs of the project including floor plans, interior elevations, section details, perspectives and finishes. • Reviews, evaluates and determines adequacy of shop drawings, samples, certificate of compliance, laboratory analyses, paint certifications and other submittals and data from contractors covered by Government contracts. • Places requests for purchase orders though issued Purchase Cards or IFCAP and follows through the budget, supply and procurement, delivery and payment process to insure a smooth flow of materials and services to the Service and the Medical Center. • Evaluates and/or recommends work to ensure interior design excellence and compliance with regulations and design criteria. • Ensures that the design has utilized appropriate codes, technical manuals, etc., including zoning, OSHA, life safety, handicapped provisions, etc. • Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am until 4:30pm??????? Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Interior Designer/PD00827O Financial Disclosure Report: Not required