Interior Designer

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE-GS9: Applicants must possess At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of an Interior Designer. Specialized experience is experience that required performance of work involving the design and alteration of interior spaces to meet functional and aesthetic requirements such as: (1) assisting with space planning and interior design projects; (2) researching and resolving issues related to interior environments and workspace functionality; (3) preparing drawings, layouts, specifications, or design documents for interior spaces; (4) applying knowledge of furnishings, materials, building systems, and building codes in support of interior design projects; and (5) coordinating with customers, contractors, or project team members regarding interior space requirements and renovation activities.

NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. ~OR~ EDUCATION (Transcript Required) - Applicants must possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. ~OR~ COMBINATION(Transcript Required) - Combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE-GS11: Applicants must possess At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of an Interior Designer. Specialized experience is experience that required performance of professional interior design work involving the planning, design, and alteration of interior spaces to meet functional and aesthetic requirements such as: (1) independently analyzing and resolving interior design and space utilization issues; (2) performing design analysis, space planning, and aesthetic development using knowledge of interior construction, building systems, building codes, furnishings, and materials; (3) preparing and reviewing drawings, specifications, and other design-related documents; (4) coordinating interior design projects with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines; and (5) managing or supporting renovation and construction projects through activities such as evaluating design proposals, reviewing construction documents, participating in site visits, conducting space assessments, or developing space management standards.

NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. ~OR~ EDUCATION (Transcript Required) - Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. ~OR~ COMBINATION (Transcript Required) - Combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements.

Physical Requirements: The duties and responsibilities of this position require some mobility between the office and various other offices (clinical or administrative) located at any of the health care system sites. Generally, the work is sedentary but may require some slight physical effort. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.