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Interior Designer Assistant

Position Location

Fort Collins, CO 80523

Work Location

Position is fully in-office/in-person

Type of Position

Full-time

Classification Title

Engr/Phys Sci Tech I

Posting Number

202300269P

Position Type

State Classified

Open Date

06/26/2023

Close Date

07/11/2023

Salary

$4,966 - $5,959 Monthly + Full Benefits

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees in the following University benefit areas:
https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/. To see the value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visit our compensation calculator – https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/.

State Classified Hourly

Yes

Overtime Eligible

Description of Work Unit

Provide administrative, management & professional services to facilitate and accomplish new construction, renovation, and/or replacement of the physical facilities and infrastructure of the campus in support of the University’s mission and strategic plan.

Position Summary

The position will exist primarily to develop interior design solutions for specific projects in coordination with and under the guidance of project manager and design supervisor. Collaborate on conceptual, schematic and design development. Coordinate with in-house design team as well as specialty outside consultants, to achieve overall project objectives. Provide preliminary and construction drawings and renderings for design development and budget opinions. Assist in developing code compliant construction drawings to be used by trades groups and contractors for various remodel and construction projects. Assist project manages with furniture specifications and space planning. Work with vendors to place and track furniture orders. Update and manage sample library.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:

High school diploma or GED certificate
Four years of interior architectural design experience.

Note to Applicants: A professional portfolio is required for consideration of your application. You can upload your portfolio in the Applicant Documents section of the application. If your portfolio is available via web link, please share the link on a Word document and upload to the same location.

Substitutions

The following may substitute for the minimum qualifications of this position:

Satisfactory completion of course work from an accredited, non-correspondence college or university in interior design may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.*Please note, unofficial or official transcripts must be attached with this application.

Preferred Qualifications

The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:

AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp proficient.
Knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
Rendering experience.
Must have excellent drafting, graphic, written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate experience in selecting interior details, materials, color selections, furniture and furnishings selections, space planning and detailing
Ability to maintain attention to detail.
Eagerness to train and mentor interior design student interns.
Strong customer service focus.
Flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing work demands, priorities and routines.
Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
Directly related state service experience

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty Category

Schematic Design and Renderings

Duty/Responsibility

Position works with project managers to provide schematic designs and rendering solutions for specific projects utilizing AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp.

Percentage Of Time

50%

Job Duty Category

Construction Planning, Designing and Drafting

Duty/Responsibility

Work with Project Managers to provide architectural drawings utilizing AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp. Drawings will be used for construction documents and code review. Gather information from project managers on project scope.
Provide schematic and construction drawings to be used by trades group and code review.
Provide renderings for customer review.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Job Duty Category

Furniture Selection and Specifications

Duty/Responsibility

Position works with Project Managers, clients and vendors in providing furniture selection and specifications to develop budget opinions. Works with furniture vendors to place and track orders.

Conducts customer interviews
Recommends workflow solutions
Designs workspace layouts
Investigates and recommends product solutions.
Produces specialized graphics
Compiles product cost and timeline estimates for installations.

Percentage Of Time

15%

Job Duty Category

Client Meetings

Duty/Responsibility

Position works with Project Managers to meet with clients to go over project scope and discus interior design options such as furniture, paint and flooring.
Conducts customer meetings.
Recommends design options.
Provides customer with product samples.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Job Duty Category

Verify Existing Field Measurements in Order to Build Base Drawings

Duty/Responsibility

Position physically inspects potential project locations, takes pictures, measurements and applies this information to create new construction drawings. Verifies accuracy of physical location information on existing drawings.
Verify field measurements with current floor plans. Verify mechanical, electrical and equipment location with current floor plans.
Modify current plans as needed to show actual field conditions.

Percentage Of Time

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Clearly document job duties you have performed that relate to minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and essential job duties in the Work Experience section on the application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.
Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week for each employment experience listed in the Work Experience section of the Application so that Human Resources can calculate full-time work experience. Please note: Part-time experience will be calculated to determine the full-time equivalent.
The Work Experience is the only document that will be utilized to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met. The Application is considered to be the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification requirements.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS

If an Application is considered “Incomplete”, the Application will be removed from consideration for the position.
An Application is incomplete if no current/ previous employment is included in the Work Experience section of the Application.
An Application is incomplete if “see resume” (or something similar) is noted, or previous employment does not contain job duties for every position in the Work Experience section of the Application.
Positions requiring a degree or if using education as a substitution for work experience (e.g.: Associate or Bachelor’s) transcripts are required in order to verify receipt of the required degree or coursework. If official or unofficial transcripts are not supplied at the time of application, the Application is incomplete.

RESUMES

When a resume is listed as a required document, it may be used in the comparative analysis/ evaluation process to determine the candidates that most closely meet the qualifications of the position. This process occurs after an application has passed the minimum qualifications screening.
Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application; however, some positions may still require a resume as a component for complete application materials.
Please see the Required Documents section of the posting.

NOTES

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
The selection process for State Classified positions may include an exam(s) and interview(s) which require candidates to physically appear (at the CSU campus in Fort Collins, CO) at the candidates’ own expense.
All status updates for this position will be sent via email from human.resources@colostate.edu, OR the Employment Consultant facilitating the search process. In addition to your Inbox, remember to check the Deleted and Junk folders for these important communications.
Pertinent updates to your Application status can be obtained by logging into your application account at https://jobs.colostate.edu

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Colorado State University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources – Employment Office, at hr_service_center@mail.colostate.edu or call (970) 491- MyHR(6947).

DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION

Please check the Help link online at https://jobs.colostate.edu/help/ for assistance on your application or for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
All other inquiries should be directed to the Colorado State University Human Resources Office (970) 491- MyHR(6947).

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Employment and Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.

A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

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FUNDING

Other

INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

5001-10000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Fort Collins, CO

DATE POSTED

July 3, 2023