The Interior Designer work assignment is part of the Facilities Management service line located in the Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS). The employee is responsible for planning, implementing, and operational management of medical center interior design program at all locations (Minneapolis, Community Based Outpatient Clinics, and all leased buildings).

Duties

Major duties listed but not limited to: Creates and implements the interior design program to include Interior Design Planning and Standardization, Interior Design Programming, Project Development and Management of Interior Design projects, Signage and Wayfinding, Interior Design Budgeting, and Interior Design Customer Support. Prepares the necessary visual aids, such as architectural drawings, renderings, color boards, and physical models for presentation of projects to appropriate officials and clients. Develops cost estimates to cover furnishings required for projects included in budget submissions. Evaluates interior design program to assure requirements and standards of the agency are followed. Researches, analyzes needs, proposes options, integrates knowledge into the creative process to satisfy the needs and resources of the client to produce solutions that fulfill the project goals. Utilizes Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Drafting Software to maintain accurate records of project in all stages, from planning and design through completion. Develops policy for local needs and processes for implementation of Interior Design program. Provides supervision and guidance to employees and contract personnel practicing ID functions. Holds conference and interviews with clients, management, and office personnel to define scope of work; analyzes work functions and requirements Reviews construction drawings, including lighting plans, reflected ceiling plans, finish, door and hardware schedules, telephone and electrical specifications and plans, furniture specifications and plans, architectural detailing, details and millwork, and coordinates color and finishes for all spaces for projects designed by contracted personnel. Understands and implements procurement regulations and hierarchy of procurement sources related to Interior Design. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Interior Designer/PD50429A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/13/2024. 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-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the Gs-09. 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. Interior Design series, 1008, has Individual Occupational Requirements. Specialized Experience: 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 order to qualify, applicants must meet one of the following: Specialized Experience: 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 (GS-09) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience is defined as what is stated above, as well as but not limited to: Developing original designs and supporting construction documents; ability to communicate via architectural drawings, sketches, and renderings; coordinates furniture procurement through contracting offices and works within budget constraints for interior design projects; skill and ability to provide accurate justification, quotes, and market research. OR, Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. This degree must be in 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. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR, Combination: Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: DesignFinancial ManagementProject ManagementTechnical 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: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Work Environment: Generally, works in an office environment but must conduct site visits throughout all areas of the organizational complex and satellite facilities. Inspects work sites during demolition and construction encountering noise, fumes from paint and adhesives, dust, and debris and potentially unstable structures. Precautionary measures should be taken in potentially infectious and construction areas. Required to use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as required by OSHA and project conditions. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

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 Iowa City VA Health Care System 601 Highway 6 West Iowa City, IA 52246 US
• Name: Luther Smith Jr.
• Phone: 612-467-6901
• Email: [email protected]