Furnishings Designer - United States Senate Employment Office (District of Columbia, US)
About the job
Target Hiring Range: $72,032 - $99,000
Department: Capitol Operations
Posting Date Range: 12/19/2024-1/2/2025
Pay Grade Range: $72032-$126056
Work Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Remote Work Status: Hybrid
Hybrid Schedule: Four days per week.
All remote or hybrid work arrangements must be performed from within the continental United States, subject to Sergeant at Arms approval.
This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
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Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
Target hiring range for this position is: $72,032 - $99,000
This is technical work creating cabinetry and high-end furniture utilizing extensive knowledge of historical furniture styles. Coordinates furnishing requirements with Senate offices and other customers to determine the best design for cabinetry and furniture. Considerable time is spent measuring and defining proposed cabinetry and furniture designs through schematic drawings using AutoCAD. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Furnishings and Fabrications Supervisor, who reviews work for design, efficiency, as well as customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with Furnishings Artisans on the fabrications of custom furnishings and cabinetry.
Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties
Gathers furnishings requirements with Senate offices; assists in determining workspace solutions; discusses furnishings features, wood preferences, design and special needs requests. Conducts site visits to measure space and collect design details, including molding style and size, utilities, and accessibility. Sketches design solutions to address the customer's request. Prepares schematic drawings on the computer using AutoCAD and other design software that detail desired features, measurements, and costs. Presents schematic drawings, space plans, and workspace solutions to customer. Collaborates with Furnishings Artisans on engineering process. Develops and maintains schematic drawing standards to ensure consistency and high-quality. Assists in processing and tracking Cabinet Shop work orders using established guidelines and work management system(s).
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required Education
High school diploma (or GED).
Other Duties/ Responsibilities
Works collaboratively with Furnishings Artisans on the fabrications of custom furnishings and cabinetry.
Prepares engineering schematics for Furnishings
Artisans to fabricate approved designs.
Develops drawings to be imported to CNC router
Required Work Experience
At least five years' experience in furniture design, advanced skills with AutoCAD, including (at least five years) experience gathering project specifications through direct customer interaction.
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge
Ability to design cabinetry and furniture demonstrating a sense of design for traditional cabinetry.
Ability to measure, sketch, and make patterns of historic furnishings.
Ability to produce CAD drawings/plans, including 3D renderings, to document significant pieces in the Senate collection.
Ability to match established styles such as Sheraton, Chippendale, Seymour, Federal, etc.
Ability to match features of existing furnishings, including hardware and veneers.
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
Working Conditions
Work exposes the employee to hazardous materials (chemicals, fumes), noise, and dust.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:
Be a U.S. citizen;
Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C.
1324b(a)(3)(B);
Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.
1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C.
1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).
Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.
Benefits At-a-glance
The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW .
ACCOMMODATIONS
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov email with “Accommodation” in the subject line.
VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible under the VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTER you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.
Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans’ preference to be considered for all future veterans’ preference positions within the Senate Sergeant at Arms.
All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans’ Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.
Late applications for veterans’ preference will not be considered.
Documentation to obtain veterans’ preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.
If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email employment@saa.senate.gov .
To view additional information regarding the VEOA, please click here .
An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran’s status will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may be ruled ineligible for veterans’ preference.
