Interior Designer

Interior Designer

Help As an Interior Designer you will serve as a technical specialist in interior design (FFE and SID) for projects designed by the Middle East District or architectural-engineering (A-E) firms under Government contract.

Responsible for making the final detailed check and review of the work; recommendations for technical sufficiency; coordination of details and design features; and adherence to design criteria and established policy.

Responsible for design of projects which are extensive in scope and complexity, requiring skill, ingenuity, creativity, and/or knowledge of advanced principles, techniques, and procedures.

Analyze, edit, and coordinate any request for design or construction changes of any size or cost after award of contract.

Assist architects and engineers in preparation of contract documents, which include drawings, specifications, and design analysis for a variety of complex military and civil facilities.

Make field trips to overseas project sites to advise on the feasibility and scope of improvements to existing facilities, from the standpoint of existing practices, materials, and cost considerations.

Keep abreast of development and use of new materials, their cost and fabrication through literature published by manufacturers, news articles, and contacts with manufacturers, reports, and recommendations concerning use of such materials.

Prepare Comprehensive Interior Design (CID) packages inclusive of both Structural Interior Design (SID) and Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) packages.

Conditions Of Employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Work may involve periodic long and short TDY to overseas locations in the Middle East District area of responsibility (AOR).

This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.

This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

Current Department of Army Civilian Employees

Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)

Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473

Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible

Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement

Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

Reinstatement

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

FOR GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1. analyzing, editing, and/or coordinating any request for design or construction changes of any size or cost after award of contract; 2. using experience and initiative in applying and adapting practices, where significant departures from established practices and precedents are required; and 3. developing technical guidance for use by installations and other design disciplines. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: [insert applicable field(s) of study]. OR Superior Academic Achievement: Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement.

GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1. assisting architects and engineers in preparation of contract documents, which include drawings, specifications, and design analysis for a variety of complex military and civil facilities; 2. evaluating design objectives, making calculations, and identifying the most economical and effective procedures for project development; and 3. furnishing to higher authority the technical cost information to support decisions on modifications to contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: [insert applicable field(s) of study].

FOR GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1. investigating failure of materials which are unsatisfactory from fabrication or installation standpoint and report on findings with recommended solution; 2. checking contractor shop drawings for compliance with contract plans and specifications and properly annotate shop drawings; and 3. preparing sketches or change drawings and specifications to eliminate potential problems; planning and/or overseeing demonstrations by manufacturers' representatives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: [insert applicable field(s) of study].

FOR GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1. reviewing work by in-house staff, A-E firms, and other Corps offices for excellence and compliance with regulations and criteria; 2. making direct recommendations to other technical units, covering matters such as estimated time for completion of work, factual and technical data, and the cost of alternate methods, materials, or equipment; and 3. preparing preliminary engineering and architectural final plans and detail drawings for a variety of projects, in support of the U.S. Military and foreign governments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Architecture
• Design
• Project Management

GS-07 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05)

GS-09 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07)

GS-11 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09)

GS-12 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11)

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11)

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full