GS-1008

Interior Design

Positions involving professional work in interior design including space planning and furniture systems.

📊Administrative📈two-grade📁1000

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1008

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or related field
Coursework should include interior design principles, space planning, materials, and building codes

Experience: Professional experience in interior design demonstrating knowledge of design principles, space planning, and project management.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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📋Typical Duties

•Design interior spaces
•Develop space plans
•Select furnishings
•Prepare design documents
•Coordinate with architects
•Ensure ADA compliance
•Manage design projects
•Present design concepts
•Specify materials
•Oversee installations

🎯Key Competencies

Space Planning

Ability to analyze and plan functional interior spaces.

Design Principles

Knowledge of interior design elements, color theory, and aesthetics.

Materials Knowledge

Understanding of interior finishes, furniture, and fixtures.

Building Codes

Knowledge of accessibility requirements and building regulations.

CAD Software

Proficiency in computer-aided design software.

Project Management

Ability to manage design projects from concept to completion.

Client Relations

Skill in understanding and meeting client needs.

Cost Estimation

Ability to prepare design budgets and specifications.

🔑Resume Keywords

Coordinate with architectsDesign interior spacesDevelop space plansEnsure ADA complianceInterior DesignManage design projectsOversee installationsPrepare design documentsPresent design conceptsSelect furnishingsSpecify materials

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