Interior Designer

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.

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.

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.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.