Interior Designer at US Department of Veterans Affairs Reno, NV

Job Title *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: Creates and designs interior environments in order to promote employee productivity, health and welfare, and/or health and welfare of the public; Develops, maintains and implements the interior design Standards Plan by establishing priorities, evaluating requests and developing long and short-term interior improvement projects; Prepares conceptual drawings, floor plans, finish schedules, furniture replacement schedules, delivery schedules and related estimated costs as required by scope of work for each project; Initiates and aids in development of all station construction projects furnishings and finishes which includes reviewing all projects involving interior modification; Administers service contacts for interior design projects were required such as the installation of artwork, carpet, window treatments, custom millwork and systems furniture, etc.; Provides consulting services on requirements and code requirements for materials proposed in renovation, modernization and new construction for major, minor and non-recurring maintenance construction projects; Serves as a trouble-shooter on unique problems or in the resolution of design problems to improve or enhance operations or improve facility ergonomics and wayfinding; Assists and advises on ergonomic issues and employee accommodation products, and agency responsibilities, etc.; Performs improvement of employee work environments - offices, labs, kitchens, shops, industrial, laundry, warehouse, garages, etc.; Prepares conceptual drawings, floor plans, finish schedules, furniture replacement schedules; Participates in the initial space planning with facility planner(s) to ensure space is adequate for furnishings that are needed; Serves as a member of the Ergonomics work group; Initiates and aids in development of all station construction projects furnishings and finishes; Utilizes responsibility for the design, cost estimates, inspecting the work and certifying that the final product meets project specifications except where substitutes were accepted from project specifications; Addresses historic preservation issues in conjunction with consultants as required; Evaluates requests and develops long and short-term interior improvement projects; Administers service contacts for interior design projects were required such as the installation of artwork, carpet, window treatments, custom millwork and systems furniture, etc.; Provides advice and consultation for Interior Design and space planning functions in coordination with the Facility planner(s) regarding the use of space in the facility and at off campus locations; Develops and maintains a comprehensive resource library of interior design literature consisting of contract and non-contract literature dealing with all aspects of the design field; Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved