Supervisory Interior Designer

Summary The position is under the Dayton Department of Veterans Affairs, Environmental Management Service (EMS). Principle Designer over Interior Design Section. The incumbent is responsible for medical center interior design projects at all locations (Dayton, Lima, Middletown, and Springfield Ohio as well as Richmond, Indiana) and is directly supervised by the Chief of Environmental Management Service. Responsibilities The Interior Designer duties include, but are not limited to: Performs technical, administrative and professional work involving managing, administering, operating and support services and programs related to the operation and safety of Federal facilities. Incumbent is considered a subject matter expert in Healthcare Interior Design. Engages in activities related to the management and/or administration of facilities, and must track, oversee, and monitor all ongoing and future projects. Incumbent must be capable to effectively communicate to upper management regarding construction schedules and activations. Designs building interior design environments to promote employee productivity, health and welfare, and/or health and welfare of the public. Prepares floor plans, furnishings and accessory selections. Completes work before, during and after when interior design needs are developed. Prepares and tracks interior design budget and develops cost estimates to cover furnishings required for project include in budget submission. As a team with the Facilities Management Business Manager, prepares and maintains interior design budget and fund control points (FCP). Develops cost estimates to cover furnishings required for projects included in budged submission as well as provides fiscal year budget proposals. Coordinates design requirements with project managers, end-users and leadership teams on receipt of design directive, attends pre-design meetings, assembles design criteria, and verifies all criteria is sufficient in detail and accuracy to meet functional capability required by user. Conducts investigations of project site to determine (for new construction) feasibility of project, or (for additions/renovations) condition of structure, presence of hazardous materials, and data prior to initiating design; evaluates data, incorporating all relevant features into design consideration and solutions. Creates and develops complete interior design, including complex features, utilizing the latest design and construction techniques. Completeness is assessed and analyzed from the standpoint of function, structure, mechanical, electrical features, energy use, building codes, regulations, design development documents, aesthetics and economics. Prepares complete interior design drawings, which includes floor plans, interior elevations, section details, perspectives and finishes, balances aesthetic features to blend with structures, site and environment. Coordinates into composite sets the drawings, specifications, design analysis, quantity take-offs, estimates and review comments, drafting final interior construction drawing for completeness. Establishes and maintains resource library to include current samples of construction materials, furnishings, equipment, product literature, and contracts and schedules. Prepares detailed fee estimates and cost used for negotiating with architect-engineering (A/E) firms for interior design services; and all pertinent correspondence, plans, reports and A/E contract criteria. Evaluates technical data for feasibility, adequacy and compliance with specifications, determines if resources (e.g., materials; furniture procurement; etc.) meet contract requirements. Investigates and documents client needs for interior design, analyzes needs, proposes options, and develops specific solutions. Advises on the total design of a building or medical facility. Utilizes AutoCAD and other project related software to maintain accurate records of project in all stages, from planning and design through completion. Independently designs and develops written specifications for fabrications and installation of all materials. Performs a variety of space planning functions and feasibility studies of interior architecture and interior design. Performs surveys of buildings to maintain current overall awareness of facilities and general environment conditions. Initiates orders, reconciles credit card transactions ad records purchases. Tracks transactions from initial purchases through receipt and/or installation. Ensures sources are within federal procurement guidelines. Advises on ergonomic issues/employee accommodation projects, agency responsibilities, etc. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm or 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Telework: Not Applicable Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Interior Designer/PD120710 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/26/2024. 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 by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: This position has an Individual Occupation Requirement (IOR). You must meet one of the following: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- 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; or passage of the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination. OR, Specialized Experience: Experience that required the performance of work concerned with the design and alteration of interior spaces to meet functional and aesthetic needs such as: 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 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, etc. In addition to meeting the IOR above, you must meet the experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: preparing drawings and documents relative to the design of interior spaces; managing design file systems (e.g. drawings, budgets, specifications, project information, etc); reviewing construction documents; evaluating bid proposals; 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, etc. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Administration and Management Architecture Contracting/Procurement Financial Management Requirements Analysis Telecommunications 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Work can normally be done while seated, as at a drawing board or computer keyboard. Frequent walking is required during field surveys and installation of project work. The work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office and requires normal safety precautions, particularly while at construction areas. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act (or the Act) prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from requesting applicant criminal history record information before extending a conditional or tentative offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S.C § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Act, may submit a written complaint within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged non-compliance to VA at vacofairchanceact@va.gov. Applicant written complaints should include the following: Administration name: Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office name, employee name and contact information or contractor who made contact (if known). Date of contact. Details regarding the job opportunity announcement applied to, and copies of any documents or other evidence related to the complaint. Visit Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) for more information.