Interior Designer V-536405

Description

• Assists in the resolution of issues submitted from the field, advises field supervisors as necessary on intent of drawings and specifications substitutions, quality of work, maintains a comprehensive digital record of all project activities, participates in post-occupancy evaluations as a member of an interdisciplinary team,
• Assists with reconciliation of design issues with internal and external stakeholders; coordinates with engineering disciplines regarding structural, mechanical, security, fire protection, and telecommunications/electrical requirements of projects; oversees review of plans and specifications for fire protection, physical safety, and conformity with the International Building Code; participates in Integrated Design Reviews; evaluates performance of commissioned architects/engineers regarding adherence to contract terms, work progress, and payment for services;
• As an Interior Designer assigned to PDCS/DE/ID, the contractor is responsible for coordinating, tracking, and monitoring program-wide requirements and schedules to support the Department of State's overseas building program. The contractor performs tasks and assignments that include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
• Assists in evaluation of architect/engineer and interior design contracts; reviews preliminary designs for program conformity, technical sufficiency, and general suitability; attends formal and informal meetings for design review and approval; provides design guidance to obtain desired results; participates in value engineering studies and examines and evaluates the commissioned architect/engineer's recommendations
• Keeps abreast of current developments in interior design and architecture, and related disciplines through active industry engagement
• Supports and advises with the preparation of preliminary and final design for projects on which no contract architects or interior designers are commissioned; develops sketches illustrating possibilities for development of work performed by the Division; travels domestically and abroad to inspect and consult when on-site knowledge of conditions
• Serves as the skilled designer in the evaluation and selection of leased properties, working in partnership with appointed real estate specialists, in reviewing facilities for conformance to facility requirements; makes technical recommendations to a senior designer or management regarding the lease or improvements based on examination of surveys, plans and specifications; prepares studies indicating how properties may be utilized or improved

Requirements

• Ability to interpret plans and specifications for a variety of large and complex building projects
• Knowledge and understanding of the mission, functions, and objectives of the Division, Office, Bureau, and Department and their interrelationships with one another to coordinate work efforts, ensure that work is performed successfully and in a cost-effective manner, and that work efforts are not duplicated
• Experience using AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM, Adobe Creative Suite
• Interior Designer V - A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and eleven (11) years of related experience
• Knowledge of Federal, Departmental, and Bureau contracting processes, procedures, and guidelines applicable to A/E contracting
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of related engineering disciplines, including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical sufficient to enable the contractor to interface effectively with other professionals during design and construction projects, and to recognize the relationships between architecture, interior design, and engineering in dealing with technical issues and problems arising during the course of such projects
• United States citizenship
• Ability to develop architectural, interior design, and related A/E criteria or instructions for specific facilities and ensure that new developments, methods, techniques, or experimental theories for improving designs, standardizing common facilities, and producing quality designs are examined to enable the Bureau to solve problems not readily treatable by standard, acceptable methods and carry out the Department's mission
• Working knowledge of the commercial furniture industry and the issues associated with furniture and engineering systems coordination
• Knowledge of the full range of concepts, principles, and practices of interior design in relation to the planning, design, specification, renovation, and construction of facilities interiors, to enhance the quality of the interior environment; to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants and to arrange and procure associated furnishings; and to evaluate and incorporate the most recent developments and technologies in the field of interior design into current projects and technical requirements;
• Developed oral and written communications skills in order to confer with and advise employees, contractors, and officials throughout the Department on assigned projects; participate in and conduct lectures and briefings; articulate and defend recommendations and decisions; produce coherent reports, policy recommendations, guidelines, and instructions; offer expert technical advice on architectural systems and standards; and recommend solutions to complex, highly technical architectural problems

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance