You will serve as a Interior Designer in the Architectural Branch, Engineering and Design Division, Capital Improvements Business Line of NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND ATLANTIC.

Duties

You will review customer requirements to verify information pertaining to the performance period, contractor's delivery dates, and product expected are clear and satisfactory. You will interact with customers to explain why an idea surpasses the limitations of design or budget and develops alternative solutions to meet their needs. You will use AutoCAD to create designs and furnishing plans. You will monitor construction projects to verify the architectural and interior design aspects of the project are constructed according to contract plans and specifications. You will analyze space and furniture arrangements for compliance with universal design concepts and building codes.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance while employed in the subject position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Selectee will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factor: This position requires Registration, Licensure, or Certification as an Interior Designer in the District of Columbia, a US State, or a US territory. (NOTE: IF YOU CLAIM TO BE REGISTERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR REGISTRATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED). Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as: 1) Developing and formulating the total interior design concept for projects from the initial architectural start to completion of color design specifications. 2) Formulating generic furniture requirements based on 35% design stage collateral equipment lists and activity interviews. 3) Developing schematic furniture layouts for review by project architect and activity in order to determine practical requirements and limitations of the project. 4) Assisting the project manager and client with developing collateral equipment lists including costs and acquisition strategy. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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.

Education

Contacts

• Address NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND ATLANTIC 6506 Hampton Blvd Norfolk, VA 23508 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]