Interior Designer

This position is the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, within the Engineering Service, Office of the Assistant Chief, Planning and Construction, Architect Planning/Design Unit in Cleveland, OH. In this position you will be responsible for medical center interior design projects at all locations, Wade Park and Community Based Outpatient Clinics. TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL, YOU MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Identifying, researching, and creatively solving problems pertaining to the function and quality of the interior environment. Performing services related 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 related to the design of interior spaces 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.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE

Possess a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related which includes major study in Interior Design or another 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. Proof of passing the NCIDQ is required to be uploaded with your online application materials in order to receive credit for this answer. Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

An equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience, as described above, may be used to meet total requirements for this grade level. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the Interior Designer position. Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. NOTE For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at #J-18808-Ljbffr US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair