Interior Designer

Summary

As an Interior Designer, you will implement the Public Buildings Service (PBS) interior design program by providing space planning, design solutions, and technical guidance to support functional, efficient, and innovative workplaces. Location of position: General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), Office of Architecture and Engineering. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

Provides and monitors space planning and interior design services to client agencies, typically completing space requests that are both below and above the prospectus threshold. Inspects and surveys tenant agency assignments to promote maximum utilization of space, performs requirements development. Uses this information to prepare schematic or test fits which become the basis for expanded and more detailed designs. Incorporates knowledge and acquired skills in drafting, design, construction techniques and specifications, color theory, and computer aided design from technical and professional training that reflect the most creative, innovative, and practical design for the client as it relates to their mission and the building offered. Produces and reviews design intent drawings. Performs project planning and management functions, schedules, tracking systems, and budget estimates for approved and proposed projects. Recommends consolidations, relocations, and other changes to agency housing plans. Utilizes cost estimating knowledge to develop budget information and to verify that costs submitted by contractors are fair and reasonable. Reviews subsequent change orders, providing technical assistance to projects as required. Develops procurement package for customer agency furniture procurement action to include typical workstation designs, block furniture floor plans, vendor information, project time schedule, and installation information. Requirements

If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information: Name, address, telephone number, email address; Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade); Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement. Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts. Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible. If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS-13 salary range starts at $108,173 per year. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience providing guidance in the development of interior design and workplace policy, providing leadership in the management, direction, guidance and coordination of interior design functions, performing ongoing complex interior design, workplace and related projects.

How You Will Be Evaluated

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the application of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses. Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of office space management, space planning, layout, furniture and interior design in order to design, plan and implement unusual and complex space planning. Skill in determining space requirements, workstation arrangements, support space characteristics, adjacencies, furniture selection and lighting from both a functional and aesthetic perspective. Ability to develop visual representations and present them in a persuasive fashion; including the ability to draft working drawings and to do freehand and computer ai sketching and rendering. Knowledge of project planning, management principles, scheduling, and cost estimating methods required to develop budget estimates, evaluate contractor proposals, recommend workspace housing changes, and oversee project execution. Knowledge of federal procurement regulations and procedures, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contract administration. Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your application. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If you are eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy. Benefits

You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development Other Information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches. If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.