Interior Designer

The Interior Designer is responsible for planning and implementation of Environmental Management Service (EMS) complete Interior Designs at the Orlando VA Healthcare System and its satellite locations. Environmental Management Service critical mission for the Interior Designer professional role is to meet and support manages growing project demands, ensure functional and safe facility environment, coordinate, monitor, plan, and design improvements.

Major Duties: Developing project schedule to ensure the date of build-out will project expectations. Responsible for complex signage and wayfinding systems, building and room numbering systems, exterior signage and monument design, temporary signage systems and Braille requirements. Reviews best design considerations with maintenance and operations to ensure long range efficient, cost-effective equipment, finishes, lighting and mechanical systems are selected. Provides technical guidance and monitoring of the contractor's performance and authorizations to interior design issues. Conducts evaluations of interior design program for compliance with the Department of Veterans Affairs requirements, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, Joint Commission standards and regulations regarding provisions for handicapped persons and signage packages in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the VA Guidelines. Conducts or ensures required market research to initiate the procurement action utilizing the business targeted by the socioeconomic goal categories with special emphasis on service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB), but also includes other small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, 8(a) businesses, woman-owned small businesses, and HUBZone businesses. Act as a technical representative for design and finish specifications matters. Review Architect/Engineer submittals for compliance with VA regulations and facility design criteria and provides plans, consultation, advice, specifications, and designs for virtually all spaces involved in new construction and/or renovation. Influence design of new construction from conception through activation by an in-depth knowledge of use requirements and availability of furnishings to fulfill these requirements. Ensure appropriately designed color schemes are formulated for all renovation and new construction projects. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm EST Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Interior Designer/PD06679A

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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.