Interior Designer

Veterans Health Administration•Johnson City, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The person in this position serves as the Interior Designer in the Office of the Chief, Engineering Service and is responsible for the planning and implementation of a comprehensive Interior Design program and signage program. The Interior Designer is also responsible for performing professional architectural/interior design duties relevant to coordinating or monitoring the planning, designing and construction of improvements to hospital facilities.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Must complete all required steps in the process, including application, questionnaire, and an online assessment
Regularly conducts on-site inspections of project work sites
Much time is spent walking, sitting, bending, lifting some furniture, and standing/stooping
Frequently the employee is required to work on stepladders to measure for window and wall coverings and to install signage
Dexterity is required related to duties performed in drafting, sketching, and writing
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
Driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment (Effective May 7, 2025)
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement
Must serve a 1-year probationary period
At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of an Interior Designer, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is experience that required the performance of work concerned with the design and alteration of interior spaces to meet functional and aesthetic needs such as: (1) Identifying, researching, and creatively solving problems pertaining to the function and quality of the interior environment; (2) 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; (3) 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; (4) Coordinating and integrating the mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering disciplines within the interior context; (5) 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. NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study 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 passed the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination. This education must have been obtained at an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the Interior Designer position. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. If attempting to qualify based on passage of the NCIDQ exam, you must also submit a copy of your certification with your application. Certification cannot be credited without documentation.
An equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience, as described above, which may be used to meet the total requirements for this grade level. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the Interior Designer position. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

Nice To Haves

Commitment to improving the efficiency of the Federal government
Passion for the ideals of our American republic
Commitment to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution

Responsibilities

Uses professional ability and judgment to determine the requirements for maintaining adequate interior finishes or facilities and for the improvement of existing facilities for the support of patient care
Creates architectural and furnishing layouts for the facilities to include preparing the necessary visual aids, such as architectural drawings. sketches, renderings, and color boards
Prepares and maintains interior design budget to include developing cost estimates
Conducts evaluations of interior design program for compliance with the Department of Veterans Affairs requirements, OSHA standards and Joint Commission standards and regulations regarding provisions for handicapped persons
Prepares and reviews architectural and interior design contract drawings
Prepares and reviews construction specifications for construction projects including materials, finishes, construction processes and other items of technical information
Prepares preliminary space plans for proposed projects
Supervises construction work including approval of materials, interpretation of contract specifications, preparation and negotiation of construction changes to accommodate conditions, approval of progress payments and maintenance of schedules
Performs surveys of buildings to maintain current overall awareness of facilities and general environmental conditions
Conducts independent investigations and feasibility studies in response to large scale, complex space allocation requirements for both unoccupied space and reconfiguration of existing space
Advises on ergonomic issues/employee accommodation products
Develops and maintains a comprehensive resource library of interior design literature
Performs all other duties as assigned