Interior Designer

This position is located within the Projects section of the Engineering Department for the Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVHCS) located in Richmond, VA. The position performs all major duties to support and maintain the Interior Design Program for the Central Virginia Health Care System (CVHCS) to include all satellite and leased spaces.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Provides complete from concept to installation interior design services for the facility (including all satellite and other leased facilities). Performs or manages work related to interior design and aesthetics to ensure an optimal healing environment. Provides plans, consultation, advice, specifications, and designs for virtually all spaces involved in new construction and/or renovation. Reviews Architect/Engineer submittals for compliance with VA regulations and design criteria to ensure cohesiveness with the facility Interior Design Plan. Acts a technical representative for design and finish specification matters such as; furnishings, floor coverings, upholstery, wall treatment, window coverings, wall protection, lighting, privacy curtains, casework, hardware, interior and exterior signage, etc. Influences design of new construction from conception using an in-depth knowledge of use requirements and availability of furnishings to fulfill these requirements. Ensures that appropriately designed color schemes are formulated for all construction and renovation projects. Originates orders for furnishings, window treatments, patient cubicle curtains, floor coverings, wall art, ambient lighting and all other interior design related accoutrements. Selects items based upon patient, visitors and staff needs, VA design standards, General Services Administration (GSA) contract sources and available resources. Utilizes an annual interior design budget in recurring funds and budgeting projects that may involve millions of dollars in non-recurring funds. Maintains and interior design file system that includes drawings, specifications, budgets, project information, government contracts, requests for interior design services and regulations pertaining to interior design. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.