Interior Designer

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.

Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

  01/16/2025 to 01/30/2025

• Salary

  $120,579 – $156,755 per year

  
  
• Pay scale & grade
  

  GS 13

• Location

  1 vacancy in the following location:

  
  
• Remote job
  

  No

• Telework eligible

  Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

  
  
• Travel Required
  

  Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
  

  No

• Appointment type
  

  Permanent

• Work schedule
  

  Full-time

• Service
  

  Competitive

• Promotion potential

  13 – The position is at the full performance level.

  
  
• Job family (Series)
• Supervisory status
  

  No

• Security clearance
• Drug test
  

  Yes

• Position sensitivity and risk
• Trust determination process
• Financial disclosure
• Bargaining unit status
• Announcement number

  JMD-FASS-25-12659741-DE

• Control number
  

  828584500

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

The duties and responsibilities of an Interior Designer generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You 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. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Interior Designer at (GS-1008-13), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade you’re applying to.

Basic Requirement
A. Education: 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; or passage of the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination. (NOTE: You must provide a copy of your transcripts or a copy of your certification)
OR
B. Experience: Specialized experience that required the performance of work concerned with the design and alteration of interior spaces to meet functional and aesthetic needs such as: (1) Identifying, researching, and creatively solving problems pertaining to the function and quality of the interior environment; (2) Performing services relative to interior spaces, including programming, design analysis, space planning and aesthetics, using specialized knowledge of interior construction, building systems and components, building codes, equipment, materials, and furnishings; (3) Preparing drawings and documents relative to the design of interior spaces in order to enhance and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public; (4) Coordinating and integrating the mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering disciplines within the interior context; OR (5) Managing projects, developing cost estimates, evaluating bid proposals, reviewing construction documents, participating in on-site construction visits, conducting pre- and post-occupancy evaluations, developing standards for efficient space management, etc.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below.

For the GS-13 Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as: Develops, manages, or balances interior design project plans, budgets, or schedules; and establishes interior design parameters for the development of project plans or designs.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.

See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :
Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be creditable toward your qualifications. Therefore, you should provide only the attendance and/or degrees from .
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For more information about this requirement, please visit the .

All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Additional information

1. CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMS (): For more information visit:
2. VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES: Please see for more details.
3. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Our policy can be found at:
4. DOJ EEO STATEMENT: The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at:
5. SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: .

This position is included in the bargaining unit – American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3097.

• Benefits
  

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

  
  
  

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ’s Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.

When addressing the specialized experience statement, applicants must present evidence of the experience in their resume. If the specialized experience statement is repeated, in the applicant’s resume, Human Resources will deem the applicant as ineligible.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, and other characteristics):

• Interior Design
• Planning and Evaluating
• Project Management

Career Transition Programs (): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

1. Meet eligibility criteria;
2. Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and
3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your eligibility.

• Benefits
  

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

  
  
  

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.

  
  
  

  Documentation requirements may vary from applicant to applicant based on your eligibility claims.
  For example, Veteran documents would be required only from applicants claiming Veteran’s Preference. It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application.

  ALL APPLICANTS : You must submit a detailed resume containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:

  
  
  1. Contact Information: Name, address, phone number, and email,
  2. Official position title,
  3. Employer name and contact information,
  4. Start and end dates ( including month and year ),
  5. A detailed list of duties & accomplishments,
  6. Your grade/step achieved, and
  7. The number of hours worked per week (or indicate full-time).
  
  

  If you’re unsure about what to include in your resume, please review the on YouTube. You are encouraged to use the USAJOBS , as this will ensure you’re including everything that is required.

  If you are claiming a eligibility:

  
  
  1. When claiming a Veteran’s Preference, you must submit your last DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) form, specifically the Member #4 Copy, indicating dates and character of service and discharge type.
  2. If you are a V , you will need to additionally submit the SF-15 (Application for 10-point Veterans Preference) and a copy of your VA Letter stating your disability rating.
  3. If you are the qualifying parent or spouse of a disabled, deceased, or deployed Veteran, and are seeking a derived preference eligibility, you must submit appropriate supporting documentation such as the Veterans DD-214, SF-15, VA Letter, and/or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. See for more information.
  4. For more information on each type of Veterans Preference, and the documentation required for each, see .
  
  

  If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under :

  1. You must submit your separation notice or agency RIF letter from your agency.
  2. If you have not yet been separated, you can provide the letter of intent to separate you from the agency because of reduction-in-force.
  3. See USAJOBS’ for more information.
  
  

  If you are using education to qualify for this position, or education is required :

  
  
  1. You must submit a transcript, which may be unofficial, as long as it contains a full listing of courses, credit earned, grade and grade-point-average, subject area, degree(s) earned, and dates of award.
  2. Your must come from a nationally-accredited educational institution recognized by the Department of Education.
  3. If submitting a foreign transcript, you must have the transcript recognized by the Department of Education.
  4. Please do not submit electronic transcripts with documentation security protection, these may prevent our application system from accepting and processing the document.
  
  
  

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