Designer - Entry Level (Maryland) Job in Fort Meade, MD

Vacancy No. 1243569 Department National Security Agency/Central Security Service
Salary $57,000.00 to $90,000.00 Grade 7 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/24/2025 Close Date 1/31/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Meade, MD


Summary

NSA is in need of skilled/experienced Facilities and Logistics professionals.

Duties

The National Security Agency (NSA) currently has opportunities at the Fort Meade, Maryland location for highly motivated Designers to provide facilities design expertise, guidance, and support to the development and implementation of commercial solutions that enable capabilities in alignment with mission driven priorities. Our Designers are responsible for the look and feel of facilities, from an interiors perspective, across the entire NSA enterprise. As a Designer, you will be a valuable member of the design team that implements workspace solutions based on project requirements developed through customer interaction and data collection.

As a Designer at NSA, responsibilities may include:
- Facilities planning and space programming
- Develop conceptual furniture layouts
- Develop furniture layouts, design packages, cost estimates and project schedules
- Development of designs for new and renovated commercial facilities.
- Provide construction detailing
- Conduct code analysis
- Project management
- Facility integration
- Facility Operations updates
- Facility Blueprints and CAD Files

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.

Qualifications

Relevant experience must include one or more of the following: facility design, applying codes and standards, or construction documentation utilizing Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) (for example, AutoCAD).

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree and no experience.

Education

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

If qualifying with a degree, degree must be Construction Management, Space Planning, or a related field.


Additional information

Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.

Salary Range: $57,164 - $90,898 Salary range varies by work level and relevant experience to the position.

On the job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.

Benefits: NSA offers excellent benefits to include relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, paid personal fitness time, training and continuing education classes, health and life insurance, Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and a Federal retirement plan.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8 hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible)

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The ideal candidate demonstrates the following:
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Partnering - Customer Service
- Accountability
- Continual Learning
- Resilience

- Effective Communication Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following is desired:
- AutoCAD
- Building information modeling-
Maximo
- Space planning including commercial office and hospitality spaces
- Interior design and planning
- Construction Process and Resourcing
- Construction technology/management
- Leading project teams
- Various contract mechanisms
- Analysis and life-cycle maintenance of installations, facilities, and furniture projects
- Analysis, design, construction, national/local code compliance
- Design safety plans and programs to comply with laws, regulations, and policies

Required Documents

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.


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