Interior Designer

$120,579 - $156,755/Yr

Department Of Justice - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The primary purpose of this position is to perform and manage interior design projects, in a developmental capacity, for the Department of Justice Offices, Boards, and Divisions (OBDs), in leased and federally owned facilities. The Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, welcoming applicants from various communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share a commitment to public service.

Responsibilities

• Determine specification practicability for complex or costly projects as well as prepare statement of work or other binding specification or acquisition performance standards.
• Develop and validate procedures and checklists used by personnel in completing program or project tasks.
• Serve as an authoritative source of information and advice within the organization concerning interior design.
• Evaluate design objectives and employ innovative approaches to meet project needs and requirements.
• Serve as a trouble-shooter or consulting interior designer, providing technical advice and guidance to the contractor regarding new or complex aspects of assignments or in performing the work required by the contract.
• Perform project management duties for a variety of interior design projects at different facilities and structures.
• Perform interior design duties pertaining to Office, Boards and Divisions (OBD) projects and the Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) building to promote employee productivity, health, and welfare, and the health and welfare of the public.

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Completion of a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• May be required to complete a one-year probationary or trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959.

Nice-to-haves

• Undergraduate or graduate education with a major study in interior design or other field that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in interior design, interior architecture, or interior environmental design.
• Passage of the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination.
• Specialized experience in managing interior design projects, developing cost estimates, and evaluating bid proposals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.