Job Details
Summary:
Summary
ANG seeks an Interior Designer assigned to the Office of Design and Engineerings Interior Design Division (DE/ID), is responsible for coordinating, tracking, and monitoring program-wide requirements and schedules to support the federal customer.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the skilled designer in the evaluation and selection of leased properties, working in partnership with appointed real estate specialists, in reviewing facilities for conformance to facility requirements; makes technical recommendations to a senior designer or management regarding the lease or improvements based on examination of surveys, plans and specifications; prepares studies indicating how properties may be utilized or improved;
- Assists in evaluation, selection and negotiation of architect/engineer and interior design contracts; reviews preliminary designs for program conformity, technical sufficiency, and general suitability; attends formal and informal meetings for design review and approval; provides design guidance to obtain desired results; participates in value engineering studies and examines and evaluates the commissioned architect/engineers recommendations;
- Assists with reconciliation of design issues with internal and external stakeholders; coordinates with engineering disciplines regarding structural, mechanical, security, fire protection, and electrical requirements of projects; oversees review of plans and specifications for fire protection, physical safety, and conformity with the International Building Code; participates in Integrated Design Reviews; evaluates performance of commissioned architects/engineers regarding adherence to contract terms, work progress, and payment for services;
- Assists with preparation of preliminary and final design for projects on which no contract architects or interior designers are commissioned; reviews sketches illustrating possibilities for development of work performed by the Division; travels domestically and abroad to inspect, consult, and negotiate when on-site knowledge of conditions is required;
- Assists in the resolution of issues submitted from the field, advises field supervisors as necessary on intent of drawings and specifications substitutions, quality of work, maintains a comprehensive digital record of all project activities, participates in post-occupancy evaluations as a member of an interdisciplinary team,
- Keeps abreast of current developments in interior design and architecture, and related disciplines through active industry engagement.
Competencies
- Developed oral and written communications skills in order to confer with and advise employees, contractors, and officials throughout the Department on assigned projects
- Participate in and conduct lectures and briefings
- Articulate and defend recommendations and decisions; produce coherent reports, policy recommendations, guidelines, and instructions
- Offer expert technical advice on architectural systems and standards; and recommend solutions to complex, highly technical architectural problems
Supervisory Responsibility
None required for this position
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
- Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
- Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need.
Travel
Travel is expected up to 25% of the time for this position.
Experience
- Minimum of three years of experience in the architecture or interior design field.
Education
- Bachelors Degree preferred from an accredited institution
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Experience using Autocad, REVIT, BIM, Adobe Creative Suite
- Expert knowledge of the full range of concepts, principles, and practices of interior design in relation to the planning, design, specification, renovation, and construction of facilities interiors, to enhance the quality of the interior environment; to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants and to arrange and procure associated furnishings; and to evaluate and incorporate the most recent developments and technologies in the field of interior design into cur- rent projects and technical requirements
- Working knowledge of the principles and practices of related engineering disciplines, including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical sufficient to enable the contractor to interface effectively with other professionals in the course of design and construction projects, and to recognize the relationships between architecture, interior design, and engineering in dealing with technical issues and problems arising during the course of such projects
- Working knowledge of the commercial furniture industry and the issues associated with furniture and engineering systems coordination
- Ability to interpret plans and specifications for a variety of large and complex building projects
- Knowledge of Federal, Departmental, and Bureau contracting processes, procedures, and guidelines applicable to A/ E contracting
- Ability to develop architectural, interior design, and related A/E criteria or instructions for specific facilities and ensure that new developments, methods, techniques, or experimental theories for improving designs, standardizing common facilities, and producing quality designs are examined to enable the Bureau to solve problems not readily treatable by standard, acceptable methods and carry out the Departments mission
Security Clearance
Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance
Executive Order 14043 COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Pursuant to Executive Order 14043, this position may require full vaccination against COVID-19 regardless of work location pending final decision on Executive Order.
AAP/EEO Statement
All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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