U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 2 hours ago
Interior Designer
El Paso, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Interior Designer for the El Paso Veterans Health Care System. The role involves planning and implementing a comprehensive interior design program, managing design projects, and ensuring the health and welfare of both employees and the public through effective interior design solutions.
GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety
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
Performs and manages work related to the design of interior environments to promote employee productivity - health - and welfare - and/or the health and welfare of the public
Plans specifics and writes procurements packages - supervises installation - and acts as the contracting officer's representative for all furniture procurements within the facility
Influences design of new construction from conception through activation by an in-depth knowledge of use requirements and availability of furnishings to fulfill these requirements
Works with direct supervisor to coordinate and maintain 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
Works within the operating budget - preparation of floor plans and space layouts - finish schedules - presentation boards and submittals - and accurate cost estimates
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
Participates in planning and coordinating moves with move team - utility shutdowns - phases - and other requirements for construction projects
Participates 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
Performs other related duties assigned
Qualification
Required
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal service
Specialized experience includes the performance of work concerned with the design and alteration of interior spaces to meet functional and aesthetic needs
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 specialized knowledge of interior construction, building systems and components, building codes, equipment, materials, and furnishings
Preparing drawings and documents relative to the design of interior spaces
Coordinating and integrating the mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering disciplines within the interior context
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
Education must include 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
Passage of the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination (NCIDQ Documentation Required)
Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week
Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials
Ability to work within an environment of conflicting deadlines and shifting priorities
Ability to conduct inspections and surveys of construction sites with a need for physical agility to access unfinished buildings and wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
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