The incumbent provides, coordinates, and oversees space planning and interior design services. The designer is the consultant to the Miami VA Healthcare System and its affiliated clinics.
The work requires applying knowledge from a variety of fields such as: interior construction, contracting, facility operation, material safety, aesthetics, psychology, and project management as well as the monitoring and supervision of contractor's performance for quality and adequacy of rendering services.
Provides, coordinates and oversees space planning and interior design services. Applies knowledge from interior construction, contracting, facility operation, material safety, aesthetics, psychology, ergonomics and project management fields. Supervises and monitors contractor work performance for quality and adequacy.
Prepares or reviews drawings prepared by Architectural Engineers (finish schedules, renderings, graphics, signage, resource coordination, furniture specifications, architectural detailing and coordination of color and finishes). Explains services to be provided, the process to be followed, and the benefits derived through a properly designed office space. Presents oral, written and graphic proposals to secure project approvals.
Works with technical independence under general supervision. Responsible for aesthetic excellence of work performed, including managing or determining costs or adhering to pre-determined budgets. Develops a furniture replacement program. Schedules areas for replacement and/or upgrading and determines the furnishings and accessories necessary to complete schemes.
Evaluates and determines the disposition of new, excess, replacement and damaged furniture/furnishings, coordinating the pick up and delivery of such items. Maintains records on delivery, storage and disposition of items. Prepares paperwork for purchase repairs, redistribution and turn-ins. Maintains a complete interior plan, determines appropriate locations for all signs, compiles message lists, and coordinates all phases of projects.
Develops interior design standards, coordinating all aspects of the program, which permits the refurbishing of an area in whole or in part. Develops and maintains ,a comprehensive resource library of interior design literature. Maintains good working relationships with commercial vendors. Prepares equipment and furniture listings for all major renovations and construction projects.
Evaluates existing furniture and equipment and makes appropriate determination of items needed for projects. Reviews all renovation and construction projects and provides design consultation. Develops and maintains a systematic record of all interior design projects. Prepares and maintains interior design budget, developing cost estimates for projects in budget submission. Ensures that approved standard colors and materials are used in renovations and construction projects.
Produces drawings to establish feasibility of proposed spaces changes. Designs and develops written specifications for fabrications and installations. Conducts systematic evaluations of program aspects and advises of defects and required actions. Supervises interior design students in accomplishment of design projects. Makes purchases using purchase cards. Reconciles payment charges. Ensures goods and services ordered are received.
Submits a 5-Year Interior Design Capital Plan. Serves as a Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR). Updates Project Tracking Reports (PTR). Coordinates all furniture moves with a contracted vendor. Oversees all halls and walls information installations. Coordinates and consults with representatives in architecture, mechanical structural engineering and landscape architecture fields.
Formulates working drawings and specifications based on experienced knowledge of textiles, casework, floor covering, wall covering, interior directional graphics and paint properties fields. Inspects physical installations or projects for correct execution. Initiates and answers correspondence.
Speaks to the availability costs of materials, maintains knowledge of all sources through correspondence, contact with manufacturers' representatives, and visits to markets and meetings. Evaluates new materials and products offered by manufacturers and makes recommendations to their suitability. Determines appropriate design and decor. Maintains complete interior graphics program and develops furniture replacement program.
Originates orders, and evaluates the deposition of new, excess, and replacement furnishings. Conducts in-depth studies and analysis of areas to establish requirements so that completed projects will meet practical needs and limitations. Reviews proposals and architectural drawings, recommending changes, adaptations, and modifications. Develops total interior finish and color schedule.
Recommends approval, rejection, substitution or correction on all materials and shop drawings submitted by contractors. Compiles complete project data and records on color, development of the specifications and correspondence during construction and approved materials. Supplies information about the functional use of color and materials based on continuous research and experience. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Interior Designer/PD080310 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
IRIS.STEWARD@VA.GOV · 813-816-7155 X100153
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $79533 – $103399/yr.
Applications close on 2026-08-31.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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