Interior Designer

About the Role

This position is located in the Facilities Management Service within the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System in Reno, Nevada. This is not a virtual position; you must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level, you must meet one of the following requirements:

• Specialized Experience: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service, performing work 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 knowledge of interior construction, building systems, codes, materials, and furnishings.
  • Preparing drawings and documents for interior design to enhance and protect public health, safety, and welfare.
  • Coordinating mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering disciplines within the interior context.
  • Managing projects, developing cost estimates, evaluating bids, reviewing construction documents, conducting site visits, and performing pre- and post-occupancy evaluations.
• Education: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in interior design, interior architecture, or a related field, including at least 30 semester hours in interior design; or passage of the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination. Transcripts and certification (if applicable) must be submitted.
• Combination: A combination of graduate education and specialized experience as described above. Transcripts must be submitted.

Driver's License Requirement: A current, valid state driver's license is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Create and design interior environments to promote employee productivity, health, and welfare.
• Develop, maintain, and implement the interior design Standards Plan, including prioritizing and evaluating projects.
• Prepare conceptual drawings, floor plans, finish schedules, and furniture replacement schedules.
• Review and contribute to furnishings and finishes for construction projects.
• Administer service contracts for interior design projects (e.g., artwork, carpet, window treatments, custom millwork).
• Provide consulting services on materials and code requirements for renovation, modernization, and new construction projects.
• Troubleshoot design problems to improve facility ergonomics and wayfinding.
• Assist with ergonomic issues and employee accommodations.
• Improve work environments in various facility spaces (offices, labs, kitchens, warehouses, etc.).
• Participate in initial space planning to ensure adequate furnishings.
• Serve as a member of the Ergonomics work group.
• Address historic preservation issues in conjunction with consultants.
• Develop and maintain a resource library of interior design literature.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm

Additional Information

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved