Incumbent serves as the Interior Designer in the Office of the Chief, Engineering Service and is responsible for the medical center interior design projects for all Services within the Mountain Home VA Healthcare System including the James H. Quillen VAMC, the Knoxville, Morristown, Rogersville, Sevierville, LaFollette, Bristol and Norton Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, and the associated Rural Outreach Clinics in Jonesville, Marion and Vansant.
The incumbent is responsible for the planning and implementation of a comprehensive Interior Design program and signage program. Duties include but are not limited to: Serves on special Committee appointed by the Medical Center Director, which include: Space Committee, Ergonomics Committee, and-GEMS Committee. Key member of the projects section and serves as Interior Design Coordinator and developer on nonrecurring maintenance and construction type projects.
Creates architectural and furnishing layouts for the facilities. Prepares the necessary visual aids, such as architectural drawings. sketches, renderings, and color boards in order to adequately design and prepare facilities for the hospital. This includes preparing preliminary plans for nonrecurring and station level construction projects. Prepares floor plans, furnishings and accessory selections.
Independently prepares and maintains interior design FCP budget Develops and cost estimates. Conducts evaluations of interior design program for compliance with the Department of Veterans Affairs requirements. Responsible for complex signage and way finding systems. room numbering systems, exterior signage and Braille requirements. Procure and supervise fabrication and placement of all interior and exterior signs.
Prepares and reviews construction specifications for the construction projects including materials, finish's, construction processes and other items of technical information necessary for the practical accomplishment of the construction project. Prepares preliminary space plans for proposed projects. Utilizes Computer Aided Design (CAD) to maintain accurate records of projects. Prepares requests for additional furnishings with records of delivery location.
Advises on adequacy and adaptability or space. Coordinates furniture procurement through Logistics Service. Ensures OSHA standards and Joint Commission standards and regulations regarding provisions for handicapped persons and signage packages in compliance with American with Disabilities Act. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:45am, 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Interior Designer/PD60125A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Zenophia.Harris@va.gov · 512-426-9220
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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