Interior Designer

This position is assigned to Facilities Management, Interior Design Section, at the Hampton VA Health Care System and supported catchment area. This position is responsible for planning, implementation and operational management of a complete Interior Design program for the VA organization. This requires the position to plan and coordinate the activities of other individuals, commercial vendors and to serve as liaison with same.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties include but are not limited to: Creates and designs interior environments in order to promote employee productivity, health and welfare, and/or health and welfare of the public; Develops, maintains and implements the interior design Standards Plan by establishing priorities, evaluating requests and developing long and short-term interior improvement projects; Prepares conceptual drawings, floor plans, finish schedules, furniture replacement schedules, delivery schedules and related estimated costs as required by scope of work for each project; Initiates and aids in development of all station construction projects furnishings and finishes which includes reviewing all projects involving interior modification; Administers service contacts for interior design projects were required such as the installation of artwork, carpet, window treatments, custom millwork and systems furniture, etc. Provides consulting services on requirements and code requirements for materials proposed in renovation, modernization and new construction for major, minor and non-recurring maintenance construction projects; Serves as a trouble-shooter on unique problems or in the resolution of design problems to improve or enhance operations or improve facility ergonomics and wayfinding; Assists and advises on ergonomic issues and employee accommodation products, and agency responsibilities, etc.; Performs improvement of employee work environments - offices, labs, kitchens, shops, industrial, laundry, warehouse, garages, etc.; Prepares conceptual drawings, floor plans, finish schedules, furniture replacement schedules; Participates in the initial space planning with facility planner(s) to ensure space is adequate for furnishings that are needed Initiates and aids in development of all station construction projects furnishings and finishes; Utilizes responsibility for the design, cost estimates, inspecting the work and certifying that the final product meets project specifications except where substitutes were accepted from project specifications; Addresses historic preservation issues in conjunction with consultants as required; Evaluates requests and develops long and short-term interior improvement projects; Administers service contacts for interior design projects were required such as the installation of artwork, carpet, window treatments, custom millwork and systems furniture, etc.; Provides advice and consultation for Interior Design and space planning functions in coordination with the Facility planner(s) regarding the use of space in the facility and at off campus locations; Develops and maintains a comprehensive resource library of interior design literature consisting of contract and non-contract literature dealing with all aspects of the design field; Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: As-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Interior Designer/PD590-02715A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.