Lead Interior Designer

This position functions as the Lead Interior Designer for the VA St. Louis Healthcare System (VASTLHCS). The position is responsible for assisting with planning, implementation and operational management of a complete Interior Design program for the VA Saint Louis Major Projects Service. This position will plan and coordinate all activities related to Interior Design with other Major Projects Service & VA staff, contracted support agencies, and commercial vendors.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Serves as a Team Lead, advisor and consultant on a diverse spectrum of interior design and major/super project functions within the VA St. Louis Healthcare System (VASTLHCS). Acts as a coach and facilitates the selection and application of problem-solving techniques or work methods. Assists team in identifying solutions, setting priorities, and organizing to accomplish the work. Maintains administrative reference material, policies, procedures and written instructions from the supervisor, maintains current knowledge of each to answer questions from project members. Develops a schedule of short- and long-range interior improvement projects for the facility through the 5-year interior design plan and other programs to identify future project needs. Acts as technical representative for design and finish specification matters and manages the facility furniture program. Provides technical expertise to coworkers and contractors - routinely coordinating with engineers, architects, and other designers to ensure compliance with VA regulations and facility design criteria. Acts as, or works with, Contracting Officer's Representative on assigned projects (Majors/Super, Minors, NRM, CSI and Leased), furnishings, window treatments, patient cubicle curtains, wall coverings, floor coverings, wall art, lighting, ceiling treatments, casework, and other interior design-related procurement packages. Provides plans, consultation, advice, specifications, and designs for spaces involved in new construction and/or renovation; reviews Architect/Engineer submittals for compliance with VA regulations and facility design criteria. Works with direct supervisor to prepare multi-million dollar interior design budgetary requirements for major/super and minor construction projects. Coordinates the installation of new signage and ensures the efficacy of signage/directional graphics in areas where new and existing intersect. Participates in planning and coordinating moves with move team, utility shutdowns, phases, and other requirements for construction projects. Advises and implements plan on adequacy and adaptability of a cohesive space including furniture layout, general size, fit and code compliance. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 3:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Lead Interior Designer/PD101230 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 showroom, 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) 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.