Interior Designer
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Minimum Qualifications - GS-9 - You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the Federal Service - that equipped you with the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this Interior Designer position at a developmental level - and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Minimum Qualifications - GS-11 - You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal Service - that equipped you with the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this Interior Designer position - and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Major duties and responsibilities include: Serves as a Consultant Adviser - Specifier - and Designer of all spaces involved in new construction and renovation drawings provided by Architects/Engineers - as well as the Designer for In-House Construction CrewDevelops and directs planning and scheduling of short and long range interior improvement projectsInvestigates - researches - selects - and specifies furniture - furnishings - and accessories with input from usersPrepares technical drawings and specifications for Station-Level - Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) and Minor construction projects consistent with generally accepted engineering and construction practicesPrepares floor plans - finish plans - furniture plans - elevations - finish schedules - presentation boards - and cost estimates that are complete and accurateWorks closely with Facility Management Service personnel to assure suitable materials and colors are used in all construction projectsReviews architect submittals for compliance with regulations and facility design criteria - acting as a Technical Representative for design and finish mattersMonitors - inspects - and certifies that work completed by contractors meets contract specificationsAdministers and supervises service contacts for interior design projects such as with the installation of artwork - carpet - window coverings - custom millwork - and systems furnitureResponsible for the design - cost estimates - inspecting the work - and certifying that the final product meets contract specificationsCollaborates closely with the Medical Center Facility Management staff to track - identify - record - coordinate - and inform of Project ProgressSupervises and manages flooring replacement projects and remodel projects by coordinating - directing and inspecting work to ensure proper design - material use - and installations are completed as designed on time and in budgetReviews shop drawings - contract drawings - and manufacturer' equipment drawings making necessary changes to insure proper fit and operationResearches acoustical performance - appropriate ergonomics - adequate lighting - and color coordinationOriginates and enters orders for furniture - signage - window coverings - privacy curtains - floor coverings - art work - ambient lighting - accessories - and interior landscapingMeets with requestors to evaluate ergonomic concernsSelects products and coordinates installationFollows up to assure products selected meet the needsDevelops and maintains standardization of Color Schemes/Themes and Signage and Wayfinding systemAdvises and recommends improvements for all patient care environments includingPrimary Care - OR - ICU - SDU - 2MS - CLC - Hospice - RSAT - Behavioral Health - Optical - Dental - Sleep Lab - Research - Women's Wellness Center - and Blood LabAdvises and recommends improvement for all employee work environments includingoffices - labs - kitchens - shops - industrial - laundry - warehouse - garages - etc.Assures that all furnishings used meet all the applicable life safety and environmentally preferred standardsAssess pre-occupancy conditions and conducts post occupancy assessmentsEvaluates and complete technical reviews for Contracting Officers making recommendations of vendors to Contracting OfficersPrepares project budgets and yearly furniture and finishes budgetsPrepares budgetary figures for construction projects for supplemental agreementsCoordinates the activation process for newly completed buildings and renovationsand Performs other duties as assignedPromotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory - qualification - and performance requirements are metSelection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance levelWork Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm MST Virtual: This is not a virtual positionPosition Description/PD#: Interior Designer/PD604150 and PD604160 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorizedCritical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorizedPCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized.