Interior Designer

Quick Facts

• Role: Interior Designer (concept-to-installation interior design services)

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

Description

You will provide complete interior design services for a medical center and its satellite locations, from concept through installation. Responsibilities include maintaining interior design standards and libraries, preparing technical specifications (including compliance-driven requirements), managing an annual interior design budget, developing project schedules, and producing plans, specifications, and cost estimates. The position also includes contract administration duties as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Responsibilities

• Deliver complete interior design services for medical center and satellite facilities (concept to installation)

• Maintain an interior design standard finish library and related standard operating procedures

• Research and prepare technical interior design specifications for fixtures and construction needs (electrical, physical security, drug storage, infection control, food service, and other cost-affecting requirements)

• Use and coordinate an annual recurring interior design budget exceeding $600,000 (verify order receipt and coordinate)

• Develop short- and long-range project schedules based on current and future needs

• Prepare operating budgets, floor plans, specifications, schedules, presentation boards, and accurate cost estimates

• Originate orders for furnishings and interior elements (window treatments, patient cubicle curtains, floor coverings, wall art, ambient lighting, and related items)

• Respond to interior design requests and issues; advise on suitable responses to design deficiencies

• Coordinate facility paint schedules and specify color/finish selections for maintenance, condition, end-user needs, and design compliance

• Support design planning and consultation for new construction and renovations; review Architect/Engineer submittals for VA regulation compliance

• Provide professional advice, recommend improvements, and research new technologies and innovative processes

• Participate in committees impacting the Interior Design Program, patient satisfaction, and employee wellness

• Serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR): comply with procurement integrity regulations, maintain contract administration files, and provide contract information from planning through closeout

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Completion of all required application steps, including an online assessment

• Selective Service registration requirement for eligible males

• Subject to background/security investigation and completion of online onboarding

• REAL ID-compliant identification required for employment (effective May 7, 2025)

• Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation required

• Must complete a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period

• Meet Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): interior design education with required semester hours or NCIDQ exam qualification

• Meet qualification standards: 1 year specialized experience at GS-9 level, or qualifying education (advanced degree), or combination; submit transcripts when applicable

Benefits

Comprehensive federal benefits package (eligibility depends on position type).