USAJOBS · 13 hours ago
Interior Designer - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized
El Paso, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking an Interior Designer for the El Paso VA Health Care System. The role involves developing and managing a comprehensive interior design program, ensuring compliance with design regulations, and coordinating with various stakeholders to enhance the interior environments of the facility.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
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
Provides technical expertise to coworkers and contractors and routinely coordinates with engineers, architects, and other designers to ensure compliance with VA regulations and facility design criteria
Plans, specifics, writes procurements packages, supervises installation, and acts as the contracting officer's representative for all furniture procurements within the facility
Works with direct supervisor to coordinate and maintains a schedule of short- and long-range interior improvement projects for the facility through the 5-year interior design plan and other programs to identify existing and future project needs
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
Represents the facility at various design-trade functions and maintains an effective rapport with design-industry vendors and/or representatives
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
Works with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on assigned projects (Majors, Minors, NRM, CSI and Leased)
Responds to requests, complaints, etc. related to interior design and furniture moves
Participates in planning and coordinating moves with move team, utility shutdowns, phases, and other requirements for construction projects
Is active in executing 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
Is an active participant of all committees that significantly impact the Interior Design program
Provides oversight for the work performed by contractors, and vendors, by planning, scheduling, and coordinating the work, determining material, equipment needed to accomplish the work, correlating, reviewing, and evaluating the work
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
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
This position has an Individual Occupation Requirement (IOR). All applicants must meet one of the below: Education: 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
Experience: Specialized Experience: Experience that required the performance of work concerned with the design and alteration of interior spaces to meet functional and aesthetic needs
In addition to the above IOR, you may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization
Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related
Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have any combination of specialized experience and education beyond a Master's degree
You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Communication, Customer Service, Design, Mental Visualization, Creativity and Innovation
Physical Requirements: The incumbent will be conducting inspections and surveys of construction sites with a need for physical agility to access unfinished buildings and wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Approved
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