Space Planner/Space & Facilities Specialist

US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit • St. Louis, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Circuit Executive for the Eighth Circuit Courts is seeking a detail-oriented Space and Facilities Specialist/Space Planner in St. Louis, Missouri. Under the guidance of the Assistant Circuit Executive for Space and Facilities, this position manages and oversees space and facilities projects, including designing historic judges’ chambers and modernizing courtrooms. The work focuses on space planning, interior layout design, finish selections, and furniture specifications for renovation and new-construction projects, from minor office adjustments to large-scale facility installations. The position also coordinates building maintenance and workplace moves, performs some procurement activities, and requires moderate travel within the circuit.

The position may be filled at CL-27, CL-28, or CL-29 depending on qualifications and experience. Candidates meeting baseline requirements enter at CL-27; candidates with preferred qualifications may be considered for direct appointment at CL-28 or CL-29. Employees starting at CL-27 or CL-28 have non-competitive promotion potential to higher grades based on performance and time in service, without another job posting or competition.

Applications must include a cover letter, resume, completed Form AO-78 (Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment), and a work sample demonstrating space planning or interior design work. Documents must be submitted in PDF format through the stated tracking portal. The position is subject to an FBI background check. The court does not reimburse interview travel or relocation expenses.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two to three years of progressively responsible experience in space planning, furniture layout design, commercial property management, or project coordination for a commercial furniture dealership.
• Functional proficiency with AutoCAD to modify, verify, and update 2D floor plans and layout dimensions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to present design layouts and material samples to judicial officers and court executives and coordinate delivery schedules, vendors, and office moves.
• Must meet federal judiciary citizenship/employment eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident actively seeking citizenship.
• Moderate travel is required.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and stand for periods of time; work involves moving furniture and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Four or more years of specialized commercial interior design, space planning, move coordination, and FF&E specification experience, with a heavy emphasis on furniture systems.
• An associate degree in interior design, interior architecture, drafting, or a related technical field, or a bachelor’s degree in interior design, interior architecture, or architecture.
• Knowledge of government procurement policies, the U.S. Courts Design Guide, and the Guide to Judiciary Policy.
• Prior professional interior design experience within a federal, state, or appellate court environment, or a similar public-sector facility setting.
• Advanced furniture systems expertise.
• A relevant degree or professional certification.
• Past court experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed AutoCAD space plans, furniture configurations, and material finish schedules for judges’ chambers, courtroom modernizations, and office reconfigurations.
• Prepare design options, including fabrics, finishes, and acoustic treatments, to help judges and court executives select furnishings aligned with the U.S. Courts Design Guide.
• Collaborate on reviews of architectural blueprints and vendor drawings.
• Coordinate furniture deliveries, installation crews, and office moves.
• Prepare project funding requests, use standardized government purchasing contracts, obtain competitive vendor quotes, draft purchase orders, and track project expenditures.
• Maintain a master furniture inventory, physical fabric sample libraries, and finish standards databases.
• Coordinate building maintenance and workplace moves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED