Interior Designer, NF-05 Job in Fort Sam Houston, TX

Vacancy No. NENAFCC2512672331 Department Army Installation Management Command
Salary $95,000.00 to $120,000.00 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/17/2025 Close Date 1/31/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Sam Houston, TX


Summary

It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.

Duties

Serves as interior design team leader and Senior Interior Designer responsible for planning, design and review of new and/or renovation of existing interiors for MWR facilities. Provides expert advice on interior design principles for diverse projects through out Army facilities around the world to include: Army Lodging, Armed Forces Recreation Centers (AFRC), clubs, bowling centers, snack bars and other assigned spaces. Leads team of food service designer and design assistant as the complexity of the project requires. Coordinates design requirements with IMCOM program managers.

Overall responsibility as team leader to create and develop complete interior designs, including complex features utilizing the latest interior design and construction techniques. Develops design plans considering such factors as function, user needs, energy use, building codes, durability, life cycle costs, effective space planning, aesthetics, and economics. Prepares complete interior design drawings in compliance with agency criteria and needs of the project including floor plans, interior elevations, section details, and finishes. Balances aesthetic features to blend with existing structures, site, and environment. Provides quantity material takeoffs for interior architectural features. Prepares interior design package to include finishes, colors, detailed furnishings and equipment layouts, schedules encompassing power and communication requirements, quantities, and costs.

Coordinates and monitors the creation of interior designs performed under contract. Reviews designs prepared by A-E firms to ensure conformity to policy and design criteria. Participates in project validation assessments as subject matter expert for functional space planning and design.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position to include a T1
  • Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
  • One year probationary period may be required
  • A valid passport may be required for overseas travel
  • Must be able to obtain or possess a valid Driver's License

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Directly related work experience that required the performance of work concerned with the design and alteration of interior spaces to meet functional and aesthetic needs. Documented work experience must have been equivalent in complexity and difficulty to at least the next lower grade level. Must have excellent communication skills and a working knowledge of MS Office applications and automated design processes.

All Qualified applicants will be rated against the highly qualifying criteria by a rating panel for evaluation of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Those applicants determined to be highly qualified will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. The highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks. All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit.

HIGHLY QUALIFYING CRITERIA:
1. Possess a comprehensive understanding of mechanical, electrical, and structural system integration within interior spaces.
2. Possess knowledge of code requirements, laws, standards, regulations, accessibility, and sustainability and their impact on the design of interior spaces.
3. Possess skill in utilizing BIM (Building Information Modeling) and CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software. Software applications may include AutoCAD, Revit and others.
4. Possess specialized knowledge in Hospitality Design and Interior Design of hotel rooms and public areas.
5. Accredited by the National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ).
6. Posses knowledge of interior design theories and principles, programming, space planning and aesthetics as they relate to the renovation and construction of facilities.

Education

Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.

However, candidates that are accredited by the the National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) are preferred. If applicable, please provide your official NCIDQ number on your resume.

You may be asked to provide a project portfolio for panel review. You may attach your portfolio with your application or include a link in your resume.

Additional information

  • A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized based upon eligibility and a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest.
  • The Duty Station for this position is located at Fort Sam Houston, TX. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of Fort Sam Houston, TX. Telework is not guaranteed, however you may be eligible based on current agency policy.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or you may be considered ineligible.

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

  • Resume


Please note that if you upload multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded version will be used to determine your qualifications for this position.

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or claimed priority/preference
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
  • Other Document not Listed
  • Project Portfolio
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


Only those documents listed above will be reviewed; additional documents are not necessary (i.e., performance appraisals, certificates, etc.). A cover letter is optional and will not be used in the initial rating by HR. You must ensure your experience is detailed in your resume.

The following documents will be forwarded to the hiring panel: Cover letter, resume, and transcripts.

Including any of the following on your resume may result in an ineligible rating:
Classified or government sensitive information
Social Security Number (SSN)
Photos of yourself
Personal information, such as specifically mentioning your age, gender, race/national origin, etc
Encrypted and digitally signed documents
Illegible documents or files that cannot be opened

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.

How to Apply

Electronically https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for announcement number NENAFCC2512672331. All documentation required in the vacancy must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure they allow an acceptable amount of time prior to the close of a vacancy to create a USA Jobs account and complete the application process. All times displayed in this vacancy are based upon Eastern Standard Time (EST).
If you encounter technical difficulties which prevent you from applying, you must send an email to the agency contact listed on this vacancy, including screen shots which clearly display the error and time it occurred. Late applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis under limited circumstances.

Agency contact information

Stephanie St Denis
Address
CC-NAF-W6BD20 IMCOM FMWR HQ
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
US
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Next steps

Referred applicants will be evaluated by a rating panel to determine the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience, education, and/or certification. The top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring official for selection consideration and may undergo an interview and reference checks.


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