Interior Designer

The Interior Designer is responsible for planning and implementation of a complete Interior Design and signage program at the Bay Pines VAHCS and its satellite locations. The Interior Designer will coordinate, monitor, plan, and design improvements to hospital facilities and provide plans, consultation, advice, specifications, and designs for all spaces in compliance with VA regulations and facility design criteria and will act as a technical representative for design and finish specifications.

***Recruitment and Relocation incentive available to highly qualified applicant*** Duties include, but are not limited to: Conducts evaluations of the interior design program for compliance with Department of Veterans Affairs requirements, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, Joint Commission standards, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements and regulations regarding provisions for handicapped persons and signage packages in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the VA Guidelines: Architectural Barriers Act (ABAAS-AG) Architecture Barrier Act Accessibility Standards Design guidelines. Provides complete interior design services, from concept to installation, for the organization and its satellite facilities, performing and managing work related to the design of interior environments in order to promote employee productivity, health, and welfare, and/or the health and welfare of the public. Acts as a technical representative for design and finish specifications matters. Review Architect/Engineer submittals for compliance with VA regulations and facility design criteria and provides plans, consultation, advice, specifications, and designs for virtually all spaces involved in new construction and/or renovation. Influence the design of new construction from conception through activation by an in-depth knowledge of use requirements and availability of furnishings to fulfill these requirements. Prepares scaled architectural floor plans, space layouts, reflected ceiling plans, finish plans, working drawings, specifications, and detailed drawings for custom work and furniture fabrication, utilizing CAD (Computer Aided Design) software such as AutoCAD, Revit, AutoCAD MEP, 3DS Max, or SketchUp. Ensure appropriately designed color schemes are formulated for all renovation and new construction projects. Develops and maintains a schedule of short and long range interior-improvement projects for the facility through the 5-year interior design plan and other programs to identify existing and future project needs to include preparation of the operating budget, floor plans and space layouts, finish schedules, presentation boards and submittals, and accurate cost-estimates. Originates orders for furnishings, window treatments, patient cubicle curtains, wall coverings, floor coverings, wall art, lighting, ceiling treatments, casework and all other interior design-related accoutrements, selecting items based upon patient, visitor, and staff needs; VA and facility standards; General Services Administration (GSA) contract sources; and available resources. Effectively utilize an annual interior design budget in recurring funds and budgeting project that may involve millions of dollars in non-recurring funds to include verifying receipts of orders and coordinating installation. Maintain an interior design file system that includes drawings, specification budgets, project information, government contracts, requests for interior design services and regulations pertaining to interior design, and maintains a resource library of catalogs for design-related items. Coordinates the installation of new signage, ensures the efficacy of signage/directional graphics in areas where new and existing intersect to comply with the "Signage Systems Standards Manual", M-00-2. Coordinates facility paint, flooring, and ceiling/lighting schedules with appropriate construction crews, specifying color and finish selections to ensure that maintenance, condition of existing areas, end user needs, and compliance with the overall design objective are met. Responds to requests, complaints, etc. related to interior design and moves, and coordinates moves within the facility and off-site locations. Serves, as applicable, as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR/COR) and administers contracted projects to ensure contractor compliance with drawings, specifications, regulations, and policy; conducts site visits during construction; and prepares pre- and post-occupancy evaluations of the site. Serve as active participant of all committees that significantly impact the Interior Design program , such as the Accident Review Board, Space Committee, Reasonable Accommodation/Ergonomics Team, and Veteran Centered Care Committee. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am 3:30 pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Interior Designer/PD06770A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be approved for highly qualified applicant Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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. 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.