U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 9 hours ago
Interior Designer
Boise, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Interior Designer for the Office of the Assistant Chief of the Facilities Management Service at the Boise VA Medical Center. This role involves managing an integrated Interior Design Program, including the planning, development, and supervision of interior design projects to meet functional and aesthetic needs.
GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as a Consultant Adviser - Specifier - and Designer of all spaces involved in new construction and renovation drawings provided by Architects/Engineers - as well as the Designer for In-House Construction Crew
Develops and directs planning and scheduling of short and long range interior improvement projects
Investigates - researches - selects - and specifies furniture - furnishings - and accessories with input from users
Prepares technical drawings and specifications for Station-Level - Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) and Minor construction projects consistent with generally accepted engineering and construction practices
Prepares floor plans - finish plans - furniture plans - elevations - finish schedules - presentation boards - and cost estimates that are complete and accurate
Works closely with Facility Management Service personnel to assure suitable materials and colors are used in all construction projects
Reviews architect submittals for compliance with regulations and facility design criteria - acting as a Technical Representative for design and finish matters
Monitors - inspects - and certifies that work completed by contractors meets contract specifications
Administers and supervises service contacts for interior design projects such as with the installation of artwork - carpet - window coverings - custom millwork - and systems furniture
Responsible for the design - cost estimates - inspecting the work - and certifying that the final product meets contract specifications
Collaborates closely with the Medical Center Facility Management staff to track - identify - record - coordinate - and inform of Project Progress
Supervises and manages flooring replacement projects and remodel projects by coordinating - directing and inspecting work to ensure proper design - material use - and installations are completed as designed on time and in budget
Reviews shop drawings - contract drawings - and manufacturer' equipment drawings making necessary changes to insure proper fit and operation
Researches acoustical performance - appropriate ergonomics - adequate lighting - and color coordination
Originates and enters orders for furniture - signage - window coverings - privacy curtains - floor coverings - art work - ambient lighting - accessories - and interior landscaping
Meets with requestors to evaluate ergonomic concerns
Selects products and coordinates installation
Follows up to assure products selected meet the needs
Develops and maintains standardization of Color Schemes/Themes and Signage and Wayfinding system
Advises and recommends improvements for all patient care environments including
Primary Care - OR - ICU - SDU - 2MS - CLC - Hospice - RSAT - Behavioral Health - Optical - Dental - Sleep Lab - Research - Women's Wellness Center - and Blood Lab
Advises and recommends improvement for all employee work environments including
Offices - labs - kitchens - shops - industrial - laundry - warehouse - garages - etc
Assures that all furnishings used meet all the applicable life safety and environmentally preferred standards
Assess pre-occupancy conditions and conducts post occupancy assessments
Evaluates and complete technical reviews for Contracting Officers making recommendations of vendors to Contracting Officers
Prepares project budgets and yearly furniture and finishes budgets
Prepares budgetary figures for construction projects for supplemental agreements
Coordinates the activation process for newly completed buildings and renovations
And Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Applicants must meet time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement - 02/19/2026
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 within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement
For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7
For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9
An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials
You must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the Federal Service
This experience required 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
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
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
Applying knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional interior design and space planning
Serving as a consultant for new constructions and renovations
Preparing technical drawings/specifications for construction projects including developing cost estimates - floor - furniture - and finished plans and schedules - elevations
Utilizing architectural methods - techniques - and software
You must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal Service for GS-11
Coordinating - directing and inspecting work to ensure proper design - material use and installations are completed as designed on time and in budget
Managing budget activities
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