The position is located at a Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) facility. The purpose of the position is to perform interior design duties and services for small, standard projects from initial planning through to completion.

Duties

Duties of the Interior Designer position include, but may not be limited to the following: Participates in pre-design meetings, obtains pertinent design criteria and initiates actions to obtain applicable information and criteria. Verifies criteria is in sufficient detail and accuracy to meet functional capability required by the user. Prepares Government cost estimates and schedules for development of interior design studies and documents. In the preparation of this material, researches and maintains current design resource library to include up-to-date samples of interior building finishes and materials, furniture, equipment, and product literature as well as contacts with manufacturing representatives to gather information and keep abreast of current products and innovations in the field of interior materials and furnishings. Develops interior design packages for assigned projects, incorporating the most recent technology as it relates to design, equipment systems and construction techniques. Designs are analyzed from the standpoint of user functionality, considering appropriate codes, regulations, energy usage, space utilization, operation and maintenance, aesthetics, and economics. Interviews users to determine their functional operations as they relate to interior design and equipment (furniture) needs and requirements; reflects this information in subsequent design efforts. Prepares interior design drawings and documents in compliance with governing criteria and project requirements. Drawings may include floor plans, system furniture related plans, interior elevations, sections, details, perspectives and finish schedules for small projects. Combines functional and aesthetic features to blend existing functional operating requirements and the interior environment. Provides information for coordination with architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical designs. Prepares interior design analysis and specifications related to prewired workstations (systems furniture), interior finishes and features. Participates in meetings with contract Architect/Engineer (A/E; interior design firms for negotiation of A/E contracts or review purposes. Reviews interior design packages prepared by A/E firms for compliance with codes, regulations, technical manuals and adequacy of interior design practices. As applicable, serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Enters and tracks all purchase orders relating to the interior design program. Follows up with vendors and contractors for contracted projects to insure contractor compliance with drawings, specifications, regulations, and policy. Conducts site visits during construction, prepares pre-and post- occupancy evaluations of site. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Interior Designer/PD240150 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience: Applicants must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS- 07 grade level that has equipped me 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 positions. Qualifying examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to the following: Interviews users to determine their functional operations as they relate to interior design and equipment (furniture) needs and requirements; reflects this information in subsequent design efforts. Interior planning and design for new building structures and/or alteration, or renovation for existing building structures. Develops interior design packages for assigned projects, incorporating the most recent technology as it relates to design, equipment systems and construction techniques. Follows up with vendors and contractors for contracted projects to ensure contractor compliance with drawings, specifications, regulations, and policy. Conducts site visits during construction, prepares pre-and post-occupancy evaluations of site. Knowledge of procurement and construction methods, materials, safety, progress, cost and other features. OR, Education: A Master's or equivalent graduate degree (if substituting education for experience, you must upload diploma and/or transcripts for appropriate consideration. or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related

Education

Applicants substituting Education for experience must upload a diploma and/or transcripts for appropriate consideration.

Contacts

• Address Huntington VA Medical Center 1540 Spring Valley Drive Huntington, WV 25704 US
• Name: Samantha Robaina
• Phone: 410-605-7000
• Email: [email protected]