The Supervisory Interior Designer plans and implements a comprehensive Interior Design Program which includes providing complete, from concept to installation, interior design services for the organization to include satellite facilities. Duties include, but are not limited to, performing and managing work related to the design of interior environments to promote employee productivity, health and welfare, and/or the health and welfare of the public.

Duties

The Supervisory Interior Designer plans and implements a comprehensive Interior Design program which includes providing complete, from concept to installation, interior design services for the organization to include satellite facilities. Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides technical expertise to co-workers and contractors and routinely coordinates with engineers, architects, and other designers to ensure compliance with VA regulations and facility design criteria; Acts as a technical representative for design and finish specifications matters and manages the facility furniture program; Influences design of new construction from conception through activation by an in-depth knowledge of use requirements and availability of resources to fulfill these requirements; Ensures that appropriately designed finish plans are formulated and comply with commercial building codes, safety and environmental guidelines and the VA master specification for all renovation and new construction projects; 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 Contracting Officer's Representative for all furnishings, window treatments, patient cubicle curtains, wall coverings, floor coverings, wall art, lighting, ceiling treatments, casework, and all other interior design-related accoutrements from origination to installation; Works with direct supervisor to determine priorities and utilize an annual interior design budget in recurring funds and budgeting projects that may involve millions of dollars in non-recurring funds. This includes verifying receipt of orders and coordinating installation; In addition to fixed annual budget and non­recurring funds for projects, prepares interior design budgetary requirements for major and minor construction projects for supplemental and future funding by VHA. Represents the facility at various design-trade functions and maintains an effective rapport with design-industry vendors and/or representatives. Contact is maintained with designers at VA facilities to exchange pertinent professional information regarding existing and future projects; Utilizes these contacts to keep abreast of the ever-changing concepts related to interior design responsibilities; Manages 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; Manages a resource library of catalogs for furniture, materials, finishes, and all other design-related items that are appropriate by ensuring they contribute to infection prevention, long term maintenance, and sustainability goals for a healthcare environment; Responds to requests, complaints, etc. related to interior design and furniture moves; Advises the supervisor of suitable responses to deficiencies in design functions, where applicable; Coordinates furniture moves within the facility and off-site locations; Participates in planning and coordinating moves with move team, utility shutdowns, phases, and other requirements for construction projects; Executes activations of construction projects of all sizes and scopes with a variety of projects ranging from administrative areas to more complex clinical spaces; Advises and implements plan on adequacy and adaptability of a cohesive space including furniture layout, general size, fit and code compliance; Works with direct supervisor to communicate with upper management to discuss services to be provided, process to be followed and the benefits of properly designed space; Coordinates facility paint, flooring and ceiling/lighting schedule with appropriate construction crews; Specifies color and finish selections to ensure that maintenance, condition of existing areas, end user needs, and compliance with the overall design objective are met; Provides oversight for the work performed by contractors and vendors by planning, scheduling and coordinating the work; determining the material and equipment needed to accomplish the work; and correlating, reviewing and evaluating the work. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Ad Hoc Telework: Authorized for telework that occurs on an occasional, non-routine basis. Telework that occurs to complete short-term special assignments or to accommodate special circumstances even though the telework arrangement may occur continuously for a limited and specific period of time. Driving Required: Yes Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Interior Designer/PD523-003812-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/02/2024. 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 by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Preferred Experience: Bachelors degree in Interior Design, experience in managing an Interior Design program for facility and satellite locations, and experience with supervision of at least six subordinates. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Individual Occupational Requirements, Interior Design Series 1008: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- interior design or other field that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in interior design, interior architecture, or interior environmental design; or passage of the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination. -OR- Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience that required the performance of work concerned with the design and alteration of interior spaces to meet functional and aesthetic needs such as: Identifying, researching, and creatively solving problems pertaining to the function and quality of the interior environment. Performing services relative to interior spaces, including programming, design analysis, space planning and aesthetics, using specialized knowledge of interior construction, building systems and components, building codes, equipment, materials, and furnishings. Preparing drawings and documents relative to the design of interior spaces in order to enhance and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Coordinating and integrating the mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering disciplines within the interior context. Managing projects, developing cost estimates, evaluating bid proposals, reviewing construction documents, participating in on-site construction visits, conducting pre- and post-occupancy evaluations, developing standards for efficient space management, etc. In addition to meeting one or both of the Individual Occupational Requirements, the following specialized experience is required to qualify for this position. Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. The incumbent is responsible for the planning, implementation and operational management of a complete Interior Design program for a VA organization. The position is required to plan and coordinate the activities of other individuals, commercial vendors and to serve as liaison with same. Critical information needed to accomplish the above is provided by other individuals and requires significant manipulation prior to use. This information relates to unique and non-recurring situations requiring independent judgment and interpretation/application of VA, OSHA, TJC, NFPA and local policies. The Interior Designer plans and implements a comprehensive Interior Design Program which includes providing complete, from concept to installation, interior design services for the organization to include satellite facilities. Duties include, but are not limited to, performing and managing work related to the design of interior environments to promote employee productivity, health and welfare, and/or the health and welfare of the public. The Interior Designer provides technical expertise to co-workers and contractors and routinely coordinates with engineers, architects, and other designers to ensure compliance with VA regulations and facility design criteria; acts as a technical representative for design and finish specifications matters and manages the facility furniture program; influences design of new construction from conception through activation by an in-depth knowledge of use requirements and availability of resources to fulfill these requirements; and ensures that appropriately designed finish plans are formulated and comply with commercial building codes, safety and environmental guidelines, and the VA master specification for all renovation and new construction projects. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Budget AdministrationContract FormationCustomer ServiceTechnical Competence Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. 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. Physical Requirements: Work can vary from seated at a desk in front of a computer to extensive walking throughout the facility/grounds (interior and exterior) and visitation to construction sites and several off-site facilities. Work may require some lifting (

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address VA Boston Healthcare System 940 Belmont Street Brockton, MA 02301 US
• Name: Jonathan Montgomery
• Phone: 734-905-2529
• Email: [email protected]