The position serves as an Interior Designer by performing work involving the design of interior environments to promote employee productivity along with the health and welfare of patients and visitors. Participates in all aspects of the Interior Design Program by providing complete, from concept to installation, interior design services for the Salisbury VA Healthcare System (SVAHS), including the medical center and satellite locations.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provides complete, from concept to installation, interior design services for the medical center and satellite facilities. Establishes and maintains an Interior Design standard finish library for various types of offices and standard operating procedures.
Research and prepares technical interior design specifications including fixtures for electrical, physical security requirements, special construction for drug storage, infection control, food service and other requirements which may affect the cost of renovations or construction. Effectively utilizes an annual interior design budget in excess of $600,000 in recurring funds. This includes verifying receipt of orders and coordinating.
Develops and maintains a schedule of short- and long-range projects through existing and future project needs. Prepares operating budget, floor plans, specifications, schedules, presentation boards, and accurate cost-estimates. Originates orders for furnishings, window treatments, patient cubicle curtains, floor coverings, wall art, ambient lighting, and all other interior design-related Responds to requests, complaints, etc. related to interior design functions.
Advises the supervisor of suitable responses to deficiencies in design functions. Coordinates facility paint schedules with paint crew. Specifies color and finish selections to ensure that maintenance, condition of existing paint, end user needs, and compliance with the overall design objective are met.
Provides planning, 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. Provides professional advice on specific design or project requirement problems, consultation purposes, influence managers, coordination of work, research new technology, or recommend new and innovative business processes.
Participates in all committees that significantly impact the Interior Design Program, patient satisfaction, and employee wellness within the Medical Center. Acts as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) by complying with all aspects of procurement integrity regulations related to disseminating contract information. Maintain contract administration files in accordance with VA policies and procedures.
Provides relevant contract information to station leadership in all phases of the acquisition process, from planning to administration to close out. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Interior Designer/PD503800 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
mark.johnsonf155d@va.gov · 318-272-2896
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $76343 – $99252/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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