Interior Designer

Summary 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. Duties ***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 Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/12/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Individual Occupational Requirements Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- Interior design or other field that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in interior design, Interior architecture, or interior environmental design, or passage of the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination. (Transcript or proof of passage of NCIDQ examination required) OR, Specialized Experience: Experience that required the performance of work concerned with the design and alteration of interior spaces to meet functional and aesthetic needs such as: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: OR, Identifying, researching, and creatively solving problems pertaining to the function and quality of the interior environment. Performing services relative to interior spaces, including programming, design analysis, space planning and aesthetics, using specialized knowledge of interior construction, building systems and components, building codes, equipment, materials, and furnishings. Preparing drawings and documents relative to the design of interior spaces in order to enhance and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. .Coordinating and integrating the mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering disciplines within the interior context. Managing projects, developing cost estimates, evaluating bid proposals, reviewing construction documents, participating in on-site construction visits, conducting pre- and post-occupancy evaluations, developing standards for efficient space management, etc. GS-11 Grade Level Requirements Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes but is not limited to: preparing drawings and documents relative to the design of interior spaces; managing design file systems (e.g. drawings, budgets, specifications, project information, etc); reviewing construction documents; and evaluating bid proposals. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or related LL.M. (Transcript Required). OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond master's or equivalent graduate degree, beyond 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education, or beyond LL.B or J.D., if related (Transcript Required). A valid State driver's lice