Posting Date 10/14/24 Application Deadline 10/28/24 Pay Range Full Pay Range: $55,000 - $83,500 Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Facilities Management About the Position Passionate about creating beautiful spaces and helping organizations transform their facilities, consider joining Maricopa County's Design and Construction Division! Your strong interior design skills and creative abilities can be a great resource in achieving strategic solutions in every design phase, from concept to construction and installation. We will count on you to provide professional interior design work by assisting in the programming, design, and documentation of proposed furniture layouts, drawings, and related interior design tasks for county departments. About Us As the landlord for all facilities owned by Maricopa County, the Facilities Management Department is responsible for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of more than 200 facilities comprised of over 10 million square feet. Facilities Management is made up of a collaborative team that provides and performs various functions to meet the facility-related needs of all Maricopa County Departments. Our broad range of services includes various aspects of the ongoing operations and maintenance of all County-owned facilities, management of all facility projects, and in-house design services. The Design and Construction Division is made up of a multi-talented team providing construction, architectural and design services to meet the functional needs of Maricopa County Departments. Proud to Offer * Perform work with a greater purpose * Tuition reimbursement * Exceptional work-life balance * Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County * Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents * Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave * Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts * Employee discounts for goods and services * Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 * Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require * Two years of professional-level work experience as an Architect, Architectural Designer, Interior Designer, or Interior Design Assistant * Proficient in AutoDesk AutoCAD (2018 edition or higher) computer-aided design and drafting software * Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, or a closely related * An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis We Also Value * Bachelor's degree from a Council for Interior Design (CIDA) accredited interior design program * Certification in Interior Design from the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Membership in the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), or American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) * Design experience with Herman Miller modular furniture systems * Proficiency in furniture specifying software such as Project Matrix or CET Configura, Sketch-up, and Adobe Creative Suite Job Contributions * Engage stakeholders and end-users from county departments to program the requested scope of a furniture request * Identify budgetary parameters for desired furniture scope and develop design options to be conveyed through furniture layout drawings to stakeholders and end-users * Review archived as-built and record drawings of existing facilities, in which proposed furniture scopes are requested, and supplement such information as required with self-performed field surveys, dimensioning, and photographic documentation * Research potential furniture products and materials needed for the implementation of proposed design solutions gathered from the county's used inventory or new products purchased from contracted county vendors, prepare corresponding inventory reservations and solicit vendor quotes for purchase * Collaborate with the Facilities Management architecture team, designers, Warehouse/Inventory Specialists, Project Managers, Estimators, and the Operations and Maintenance personnel in the programming, design, cost estimating, and preparation of furniture drawings for requested projects * Prepare finished presentations for review and approval of FMD leadership and end-users from various county departments * Assist stakeholders and end-users from county departments, Project Managers, and contracted consultants in assessing and making recommendations for furniture, finishes, and equipment selections on approved projects * Assist Senior Architect/Designer and Construction Division Manager with updates of department finish sample boards and internal product library * Assist the Drawing and Documents Manager with preparations and archiving of project closeout documents after completion of each furniture installation Working Conditions * The position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions * Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time * Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire * Must complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) background investigation to access County detention facilities Selection Procedure * Only the most qualified candidates will be considered * Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications * Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile * Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. 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