Interior Designer

Summary About the Position: Serves as an interior Designer within the Engineering Directorate with the responsibility for the planning, design, and review of new and/or conversion, extension, or modernization of existing buildings or facilities. Responsibilities Prepare contract documents, AutoCAD/Revit models/drawings/renderings, furniture procurement packages, amendments, modifications for furniture and installation services using knowledge of furniture requirements and Federal regulations. Prepare independent furniture estimates and evaluate cost proposals to assure compliance with contract documents and cost realism. Track project progress and costs throughout life of the project ensuring that schedules are maintained within established budget. Oversee and monitor the installation of furniture and finishes ensuring work is in compliance with contract documents. Develop interior design packages for assigned projects, incorporating the most recent technology as it relates to design, equipment systems, and construction techniques. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) developing comprehensive interior design packages, reviewing plans for constructability and identifying changes if necessary; 2) creating plans, section details and schedules; 3) ensuring technical quotes submitted by furniture manufacturers are in compliance with plans, specifications, and safety regulations during construction; 4) monitoring and coordinating with project managers and other applicable parties involved in the completion of architectural and interior design construction phases of projects; and 5) preparing equipment procurement packages to include detailed furnishing and equipment layouts, schedules, power and communication requirements, cost estimates, and specifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of wprk performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Architecture Design Financial Management Project Management Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a cp 18 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.