Interior Designer

This announcement has been extended until August 14 2026. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply. You may, however, update your application materials during this time. This position is located in the Engineering Service at Central Alabama VA Medical Center in Montgomery, AL. The Interior Designer is responsible for planning, implementation and operational management of a complete Interior Design program for a VA organization.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the GS-09 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds. Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Planning and implementing interior design projects for new construction, renovations, and satellite facilities from concept through installation Developing interior design plans, finish schedules, furniture layouts, space plans, cost estimates, and design specifications Managing the facility furniture program, including procurement, installation, and five-year replacement planning Serving as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for furniture, furnishings, finishes, signage, and other interior design-related procurements and installations Preparing procurement packages, technical specifications, and acquisition documentation in accordance with FAR, VAAR, and VA requirements Developing and managing five-year interior design, furniture replacement, and interior improvement plans to support facility priorities Managing interior design budgets and preparing funding requests for renovation and construction projects Developing and maintaining facility signage and wayfinding programs in compliance with VA, ADA, and Joint Commission requirements Monitoring procurement schedules, installations, and project activations to support construction and occupancy timelines Reviewing design submittals and ensuring compliance with VA standards, healthcare design criteria, and applicable building codes Conducting field inspections, reviewing contractor work, and resolving interior design issues during project execution Coordinating furniture moves, phased construction, utility shutdowns, and project activations with multidisciplinary teams Coordinating paint, flooring, ceiling, lighting, and finish selections to support facility design objectives and maintenance requirements Participating on facility committees related to space planning, patient experience, accessibility, ergonomics, and safety Providing oversight of contractor and vendor performance for interior design-related projects Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 08:00 a.m. to 04:30 p.m. 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: Work can vary from seated at a desk in front of a computer to extensive walking throughout the facility/grounds (interior and exterior) and visitation to construction sites and several off-site facilities. Work may require some lifting (<50Ibs.), light furniture moving/rearranging, carrying heavy and bulky catalogs/artwork/samples etc. and travel/driving as needed to showrooms, furniture dealers and satellite facilities. Dexterity is required related to duties performed in drafting, sketching and writing. 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.