Interior Designer (Full- time, Temporary)

Job Summary

Are you looking for a full-time (temporary) position with Travis County?

Travis County’s Facilities Management Department has great jobs that serve dozens of facilities across the county.

This is a Full-time (Temporary) position and is not eligible for benefits.

Under supervision of the Planning, Design and Construction Division Manager, coordinates with Facilities Management Department project managers, design professionals and various County departments on procurement of new furniture and scheduling of move services in an efficient and timely manner in support of new constructions, renovations and departmental relocations. Supervises in-house furniture movers, develops and manages schedules and assignments and evaluates job performance.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is in a series of architectural-related job classifications within the Engineering and Architectural job family. This classification is distinguished by the scope of project work, educational requirements and supervisory responsibilities for a team of County movers. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs analysis of existing furniture assets as to condition and suitability for new construction, renovation and relocations.
• Researches and selects furniture, both case goods and systems, as required for new construction and/or renovation projects.
• Coordinates delivery and assembly of furniture assets as per required timing as identified by the Facilities Project Manager.
• Applies knowledge, analysis and management of move services provided by contracted professional movers and in-house movers. Obtains price proposals, performs negotiations and monitors move services.
• Responsible for research of appropriate furniture, fixtures and equipment items to support projects, design layouts, procurement and coordinating delivery and installation of these items.
• Ensures furniture and move services are provided within allotted time frame and budget of the project.
• Directs in-house mover staff. Interviews, hires, directs, develops and evaluates employee performance. Counsels employees as necessary to improve performance.
• Develops and maintains a database of purchased County furniture budgeted by the Facilities Management Department.
• Develops designs for spatial needs using REVIT or AutoCAD software.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Architecture or related field AND two (2) years of directly related experience in furniture selection and/or managing move services. Must be experienced in using REVIT or AutoCAD software.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance.

Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance.

Preferred:

Purchasing experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of furniture procurement for commercial properties.
• Modern practices, procedures and methods of procurement of move services.
• Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, permits, licenses, practices, standards policies and procedures.
• Computer equipment to include computer aided design and drafting, word processing, spreadsheets, project scheduling and management, and other related applications.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation and report preparation.

Skill in:

• Preparing floor plan drawings showing layout of furniture using REVIT or AutoCAD.
• Applying principles and practices as used in interior design or architecture.
• Problem-solving and technical decision making for developing effective solutions.
• Supervising crew providing move services.
• Both verbal and written communication.
• Setting and maintaining time intervals and timelines.

Ability to:

• Work independently.
• Supervise, motivate, develop and evaluate staff.
• Exercise sound judgment and make decisions.
• Use REVIT or AutoCAD software.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, architects, consultants, contractors, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.
• Convey ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift carry 25-50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, mental effort, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer, and viewing screens for long periods. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, and driving and repetitive motion to perform the essential functions. Occasionally may be subject to contact with noise, vibration, fumes, foul odor, dirt, dust, gases and poor ventilation. Requires the use of protective devices such as masks, hardhats, goggles, hearing protection devices and gloves. May require climbing and traveling over uneven, muddy, rocky, and high grass terrain in all types of weather.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

May be required to work occasional nights, and weekends to meet the needs of Travis County.

Location: 700 Lavaca Street

Department: Facilities Management

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

For updates or questions on this position, contact: [email protected]

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.