Interior Design Specialist Job at Architect of the Capitol in Washington

Summary The position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings; Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Support Division; Project Design Branch. The position is responsible for developing designs and furnishings of interior spaces including historically sensitive areas to existing buildings and structures coming under the jurisdiction of the Senate Office Buildings (SOB). Responsibilities The individual selected for this position will perform the following duties: Carries out complex interior design projects for Members of Congress, Congressional committees and support organizations. Provides expertise and technical direction of all interior design projects from inception to completion. Prepares purchase specifications and justifications for interior design materials. Creates and develops complete interior designs, including complex features, utilizing the latest interior design and construction techniques Develops design plans considering such factors such as, function, user needs, energy use, building codes, durability and life cycle costs, sustainability, effective space planning, aesthetics and economics. Prepares complete interior design drawings in compliance with AOC criteria and needs. Provides information as to criteria for structural, mechanical and electrical designs and writes interior architectural specifications and design analysis reports. Prepares preliminary and final interior design plans for building structures, including finishes, textures, colors, interior and exterior color boards. Prepares complete comprehensive interior design packages to accompany building design, including detailed furnishings and equipment layouts and schedules encompassing power and communication requirements, type and functional needs, quantities, cost estimates, procurement documents and placement plans. Maintains adequate supplies of software and materials for use in the interior design program. Participates in architect-engineer (A/E) pre-selection process; Reviews designs prepared by A/E firms. Monitors progress of design and reports anticipated problems that adversely affects schedule to supervisor. Confers with architects/engineers during progress of the work to ensure compliance with directives. Provide expert advice on interior design principles for such diverse projects as administrative offices, meeting rooms, dining areas, physical fitness centers and child-care centers, etc. Provide or receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. You must be able to pass a drug test. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs. You must meet the definition of specialized experience. To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States. Qualifications You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as having experience in at least 4 of the 5 areas below: Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with professional interior design concepts, principles, and practices to accomplish the full range of duties concerned with planning, design, renovation and construction of building interiors. Developing complete design plans, drawings, and specifications for new and/or existing interior design projects. Performing interior space planning and design analysis. Applying technical knowledge and expertise of Computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software to create and develop complete interior designs. Evaluating and monitoring quality levels of furnishings including but not limited to modular furniture and maintaining contact with suppliers, installation contractors and procurement personnel during all phases of projects Education No education substitution. Additional Information Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit OPM vet guide If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test. The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.