Duties
The work is largely evaluated in terms of work accomplished especially when uniquely different or sensitive projects are involved. Completed work is reviewed and evaluated in terms of overall effectiveness in achieving the goals of soundness of overall approach, conformance with controlling management policies, thoroughness, quality of results, and timeliness of completion.
Consults and provides advice in a specialized area of planning to obtain cooperation and agreement on specific plans and projects. Such assignments may vary in size, scope, and complexity. These may relate to preparation of either recommendations, statements, plans, drawings and specifications, or some combination thereof, for interior design and construction projects, including those for special use facilities, equipment and/or furniture needed for office or Library operations.
Influences decisions in assigned areas by analyzing user requirements and the availability of furnishings to satisfy these needs. Prepares preliminary space plans for proposed projects, including detailed specifications, to evaluate alternatives.
Provides factual information on space layout and interior design plans, including initial layout and workflow of the office(s). Provides advisory services on well-established matters, such as space, furniture, finish and planning standards and the project execution process.
Assists in the development of interior design standards for furniture and furnishings. Prepares cost estimates and recommendations for annual furniture and ergonomic furniture replacement as requested. Evaluates interior design program and helps evaluate/select product based on function, quality, appropriateness, cost, replacement requirements, and aesthetics.
Provides advice and information on a wide-range of projects, including project status, progress, and/or problems to supervisor or upper-level management, as required. Conducts independent investigations and feasibility studies in response to renovation and construction of both unoccupied space and reconfiguration of existing space.
Prepares detailed request for ordering interior materials/furnishings, such as furniture, window, floor and wall coverings, artwork and framing, lighting, bulletin boards, and a variety of other interior design furnishings and materials. Prepares necessary administrative paperwork, including specific requirements, scope of work, schedules, cost estimates, vendors list, and reference drawings. Manages or assists in managing programs responsible for the evaluation of technical proposals. Reviews written proposals and technical shop drawings; conducts site visits and performs acceptance of contract deliverables, reviews and approves invoices.
Serves as the authorized contracting officer's technical representative, representing the contracting officer in the technical phase of the project. Working with contractors and laborers, supervises furniture and equipment installations.
Holds conferences and interviews with clients, management and office personnel to define scope of work; analyzes work functions and requirements; gathers data relating to details of furniture, equipment, utilities and any other special needs. Develops block allocations of assigned space that incorporate functional adjacencies and prepares plans showing detailed layouts of furniture and partitions for entire project. After client approval, and following all established CAD standards and procedures, prepares scaled layouts and detailed drawings delineating furniture, partitions, carpet, utilities, security requirements and drawings for custom items as required, using CADD and graphics software.
Confirms the availability of inventoried furniture to satisfy project’s needs. Create work orders associated with Demand Work Orders (DWOs) or facility plan projects in an automated work order system. Conducts inspection of work during construction and installation phase to insure compliance with design requirements. Provides data on a wide range of project status information including project status, progress and /or problems to their supervisor. Prepares necessary plans, work requests and contractor support documentation to facilitate a move.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The Interior Designer position reports directly to the Space Utilization Planning and Design (SUPD), Facility Services Division, Integrated Service Support Directorate, Library of Congress(LOC).
This position is located in Washington, DC.
The position description number for this position is 404326.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Employment
Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.
Qualifications
- Ability to perform space planning and interior design functions.**
- Ability to utilize industry standard CAD software and other technology to support interior design work.**
- Ability to meet and deal with others.
- Ability to implement interior design projects.
- Knowledge of regulations, policies, codes, CAD standards, and procedures associated with interior design and project implementation for commercial and/or federal buildings.
- Ability to effectively plan, direct and manage a variety of projects given limited time and resources.
- Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Education
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- interior design or other field that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in interior design, interior architecture, or interior environmental design; or passage of the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination.
OR
Experience
General Experience (for GS-5 positions): Experience that provided a basic knowledge and understanding of interior design and the design process. Experience may have been gained in work such as interior design assistant or technician, architectural drafting, space planning, furniture/furnishings design, or other positions that require the practical application of design principles in a structured design process. The work of crafts persons or hobbyists in the following fields is not qualifying: painting, fiber art, weaving, woodworking, carpet installing, etc.
Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience that required the performance of work concerned with the design and alteration of interior spaces to meet functional and aesthetic needs such as:
- Identifying, researching, and creatively solving problems pertaining to the function and quality of the interior environment.
- Performing services relative to interior spaces, including programming, design analysis, space planning and aesthetics, using specialized knowledge of interior construction, building systems and components, building codes, equipment, materials, and furnishings.
- Preparing drawings and documents relative to the design of interior spaces in order to enhance and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
- Coordinating and integrating the mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering disciplines within the interior context.
- Managing projects, developing cost estimates, evaluating bid proposals, reviewing construction documents, participating in on-site construction visits, conducting pre- and post-occupancy evaluations, developing standards for efficient space management, etc.
You must submit a legible copy of your college/university transcripts to your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if selected. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application.
Foreign Education – Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. If your college/university is outside the U.S., your transcripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE). Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application.
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