Interior Designer, NF-05

Interior Designer, NF-05

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Salary Range: $91000 - $120000 Per Year

Job Summary: It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.

Major Duties:

• Serves as interior design team leader and Senior Interior Designer responsible for planning, design and review of new and/or renovation of existing interiors for MWR facilities. Provides expert advice on interior design principles for diverse projects through out Army facilities around the world to include: Army Lodging, Armed Forces Recreation Centers (AFRC), clubs, bowling centers, snack bars and other assigned spaces. Leads team of food service designer and design assistant as the complexity of the project requires. Coordinates design requirements with IMCOM program managers. Overall responsibility as team leader to create and develop complete interior designs, including complex features utilizing the latest interior design and construction techniques. Develops design plans considering such factors as function, user needs, energy use, building codes, durability, life cycle costs, effective space planning, aesthetics, and economics. Prepares complete interior design drawings in compliance with agency criteria and needs of the project including floor plans, interior elevations, section details, and finishes. Balances aesthetic features to blend with existing structures, site, and environment. Provides quantity material takeoffs for interior architectural features. Prepares interior design package to include finishes, colors, detailed furnishings and equipment layouts, schedules encompassing power and communication requirements, quantities, and costs. Coordinates and monitors the creation of interior designs performed under contract. Reviews designs prepared by A-E firms to ensure conformity to policy and design criteria. Participates in project validation assessments as subject matter expert for functional space planning and design.

Qualifications: RESUMES MUST BE TWO PAGES (OR LESS). QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Directly related work experience that required the performance of work concerned with the design and alteration of interior spaces to meet functional and aesthetic needs. Documented work experience must have been equivalent in complexity and difficulty to at least the next lower grade level. Must have excellent communication skills and a working knowledge of MS Office applications and automated design processes. All Qualified applicants will be rated against the highly qualifying criteria by a rating panel for evaluation of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Those applicants determined to be highly qualified will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. The highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks. HIGHLY QUALIFYING CRITERIA: 1. Possess a comprehensive understanding of mechanical, electrical, and structural system integration within interior spaces. 2. Possess knowledge of code requirements, laws, standards, regulations, accessibility, and sustainability and their impact on the design of interior spaces. 3. Possess skill in utilizing BIM (Building Information Modeling) and CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software. Software applications may include AutoCAD, Revit and others4. Possess specialized knowledge in Hospitality Design and Interior Design of hotel rooms and public areas 5. Accredited by the National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ). 6. Posses knowledge of interior design theories and principles, programming, space planning and aesthetics as they relate to the renovation and construction of facilities. All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit.

How to Apply: You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement # NENAFCC2512830626 The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 11/20/2025 to receive consideration. Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12830626 Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the Applicant Manager Online Help (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us) site. To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-20