Interior Designer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Redstone Arsenal, AL

24d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Directorate of Engineering, Civil Structures Division, Interior Design Branch, in Huntsville, Alabama. The incumbent plans, designs, and reviews interior design projects for new construction, renovation, modernization, restoration, and conversion of a variety of facilities, including specialized healthcare and medical environments.

The role develops functional and complete interior design solutions and documentation, coordinates design requirements with project stakeholders, and evaluates design and construction submissions for technical adequacy and compliance. The position may require temporary duty travel of up to 25% of the time. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination following a background investigation.

Requirements

• For GS-12, one year of specialized experience developing architectural interior design solutions for complex facilities on new construction, renovation, restoration, or modernization projects.
• Experience preparing interior design drawings, specifications, finish schedules, furniture and equipment layouts, cost estimates, or related construction documents for building-facility projects.
• Experience coordinating interior design requirements with architects, engineers, construction personnel, facility users, or other technical stakeholders.
• Experience applying building codes, design criteria, construction practices, and technical requirements to evaluate interior design solutions for complex facilities.
• Experience reviewing professional design submissions, construction submittals, material data, shop drawings, or furniture-procurement documentation for technical adequacy and conformance with project or contract requirements.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
• Applicants must meet the basic requirement and experience requirement; education cannot substitute for experience.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A one-year probationary period is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop interior designs for new construction, renovation, modernization, restoration, and conversion projects, including space planning, finishes, furnishings, and equipment.
• Coordinate interior design requirements with project managers, customers, architects, engineers, contractors, and other technical disciplines to develop complete and functional project designs.
• Prepare and review interior design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, schedules, furnishings plans, and related project documentation.
• Review and evaluate designs, shop drawings, samples, material submissions, and proposed modifications for technical adequacy and compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor interior design projects and resolve technical problems throughout design and construction to support timely, complete, and cost-effective delivery.
• Develop interior design solutions for specialized facilities, including healthcare and medical environments, addressing functional requirements, space utilization, finishes, furnishings, equipment, and user needs.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed