Lead Interior Designer

Summary

This position is within the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Chief Administrative Office (N), Workplace Services (NW), Facilities Planning and Projects (NWM), Facilities Asset Management (NWMA).

As our Lead Interior Designer and technical expert, you'll direct all facets of space planning and design. You will manage projects, lead teams, and shape modern, functional workspaces that advance BPA's mission to deliver reliable, affordable, and clean energy.

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Powering the Future, From the Inside Out

At the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), our mission is to deliver reliable, affordable, and clean energy to the Pacific Northwest. We are seeking a visionary Lead Interior Designer to shape the environments where this critical mission comes to life. This is your chance to go beyond aesthetics and create strategic, human-centered workspaces that enhance productivity, foster innovation, and directly contribute to our success.

As our Lead Interior Designer, you will:

• Drive Strategic Vision: Serve as a key partner in the overall planning, direction, and governance of our facilities. You will develop comprehensive design and occupancy plans that align with BPA's long-term strategic objectives.
• Act as the Lead Technical Expert: Provide authoritative advice and guidance on all interior design and space planning matters to staff, managers, and executive leadership, influencing key decisions across the agency.
• Own Projects from Concept to Completion: Manage the full lifecycle of multiple, complex interior design projects, taking full ownership of scope, budget, schedule, and quality to deliver exceptional results.
• Lead and Mentor Diverse Teams: Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration, removing obstacles, and mentoring colleagues to elevate the project management capabilities of the entire organization.
• Represent BPA at a High Level: Serve as the organization's representative in technical discussions and meetings with both internal and external stakeholders, including other government agencies, industry partners, and technical committees.
• Solve Complex Design Challenges: Tackle unique and complicated space-planning problems, using your seasoned judgment and creativity to develop innovative solutions where traditional methods may not be adequate.
• Champion Innovation and Best Practices: Research, evaluate, and implement emerging trends, new technologies, and sustainable practices in interior design to ensure our workspaces are modern, efficient, and forward-thinking.
• Ensure Design and Safety Excellence: Interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards to ensure all projects meet legal and regulatory requirements, resulting in functional, safe, and pleasant working environments for all employees.

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Conditions of employment

In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration

When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.

Key Requirements :

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment.
• May be required to serve as Contracting Officers Representative for BPA grants and agreements; this duty includes additional training and certification.
• This position has been designated as requiring a PUBLIC TRUST background. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience 1) managing all phases of complex interior design projects from concept to completion, including establishing project scope, developing and managing budgets and schedules, and overseeing the work of contractors; AND 2) applying professional interior design principles along with building codes and regulations to develop design solutions and construction documents for commercial or institutional facilities.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE

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Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.

BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.

We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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