Interior Designer

About the role

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.

What you will do

• 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.

Requirements

• The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
• If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.
• Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee.
• We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this.
• Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.

How you will be evaluated

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the application of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses.

Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of office space management, space planning, layout, furniture and interior design in order to design, plan and implement unusual and complex space planning.

Skill in determining space requirements, workstation arrangements, support space characteristics, adjacencies, furniture selection and lighting from both a functional and aesthetic perspective.

Ability to develop visual representations and present them in a persuasive fashion; including the ability to draft working drawings and to do freehand and computer ai sketching and rendering.

Knowledge of project planning, management principles, scheduling, and cost estimating methods required to develop budget estimates, evaluate contractor proposals, recommend workspace housing changes, and oversee project execution. Knowledge of federal procurement regulations and procedures, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contract administration.

Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your application. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3).

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Documents you must provide

• ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date.
• Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
• Resume: Must not exceed two pages.
• Refer to the Qualifications section for resume requirements.
• Current GSA employees: You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, AND a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your recent SF-50.
• Promotion Consideration: If your most recent SF-50 became effective within the past year, it may not demonstrate that you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement.
• In that case, submit additional SF-50(s) (such as promotion, within-grade increase, grade/range increase, or an SF-50 with an effective date more than one year old) that clearly document you meet the time-in-grade requirement.
• If you are CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
• Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.

Benefits

You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development

What to expect next

After the closing date/deadline: ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements. REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.

SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process. FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.

FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard. Thank you for your interest in working for the U.S. General Services Administration!

Additional information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.