This is advanced professional work in interior design and office space planning for the county.

Employees in this class are responsible for development and management of complex interior design and space planning projects for newly constructed and renovated county buildings. Responsibilities include participating in the planning of interior construction, interior design, finishes and furnishings, preparation of specifications for interior treatments including the bidding process, processing of requisitions, and project supervision to assure proper delivery, construction or installation previously specified. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment and technical expertise in the management of interior design projects and in advising departmental officials on interior design concepts, quality and costs. Supervision is received from a professional superior who reviews work through conferences and reports for attainment of objectives during the various phases of the interior design process.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Confers with officials of operating departments to understand interior design requirements, clarify needs and develop solutions; develops recommendations for interior design projects.

Provides architectural design and working drawings with specifications and cost estimates; provides interior design layouts and color selection boards for design approvals.

Participates in planning of interior construction, finishes and furnishings complementary to designs, prepares specifications for the bidding process, processes requisitions based on design and finishes with cost estimates, and supervises interior design projects after award of bid to assure work is performed as specified or ordered; reviews and approves invoices after delivery, construction or installation.

Works with outside consultants on major projects and supervises projects from initial concept through completion of final design; conducts site supervision of construction activities, finishes and furniture installation.

Maintains knowledge of the most recent developments and future trends in interior design, finishes, color and spatial relationships, furniture and product availability and durability.

Develops quality standards for finishes and furnishings, carpeting, window treatments, vinyl wall coverings and other items for annual contracts.

Keeps agencies informed of the status of work and schedules for construction and interior finish completions, clean-ups, furnishing deliveries and project completion dates.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of interior design and office space planning principles, practices and techniques.

Considerable knowledge of contracts, forms, procedures and specifications related to interior design and space planning for county buildings.

Considerable knowledge of interior finishes and furnishings, lighting, color and spatial relationships, furniture, and electrical and communications locations.

Knowledge of building structures including interior construction, building systems, equipment and components.

Knowledge of interior design and office space planning costs.

Ability to design complex interior design and space planning projects and manage work to final completion.

Ability to prepare architectural drawings and specifications for interior design and office space planning projects.

Ability to conceptualize and create interior design systems to achieve effective use of office space and furnishings.

Ability to keep informed on current developments in interior design technology, finishes, and office products.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a variety of county officials and department personnel.

Ability to exercise independent professional aesthetic judgment in the creation of interior design concepts.

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