Architectural​/Interior Design Specialist

Architectural/Interior Design Specialist

Working Title:

Architectural/Interior Design Specialist | Role

Title:

Admin and Office Spec III | Role Code: 19013-FP | FLSA:
Nonexempt | Pay Band: 03 | Position Number: 280W2315 | Agency:
Northern VA Community College | Division: NV280-VP Administration |

Work Location:

Fairfax County - 059 | Hiring Range: $25/hr | Type:
Full Time or Part Time (Part Time: up to 29 hrs/week) | Telework:
None | Bilingual:
None | Sensitive Position:
Yes

The Architectural/Interior Design Specialist is responsible for tracking usage of spaces and maintaining current and accurate floor plans. Under the supervision of the Manager, this position assists with various space planning projects, surveys and inventory activities such as floor plan verification, existing furniture surveys, room finishes and existing conditions. The Specialist works with the Manager on coordination, planning, specification, procurement and installation of FF/E, Fixtures, Furnishings and Equipment for college capital and non‑capital projects.

• Manage small‑scale projects that include space planning, test fits, move coordination and furniture selection. Assist the Project Management team on the same areas with large‑scale projects.
• Assist fellow Project Managers in the development, design, and construction phases of the projects.
• Assist in the development of scopes of work based on client requests.
• Travel to the different campuses for surveys.
• Use AutoCAD and Revit for floor plan updates, layout and test fits for offices and classrooms.
• Create and update miscellaneous plans, such as evacuation maps, safety maps, campus maps, etc.
• Create spreadsheets for documenting finishes and furniture on spaces surveyed.
• Work with the manager to create and document finish and furniture standards for the college.
• Select interior finishes as well as FF&E.
• Create furniture specification sheets and request vendor quotes.
• Work with the college to assess life‑cycle furniture replacement needs and plan for their replacement. Coordinate the surplus and/or reuse of old furniture.
• Maintain the resource library and work with architectural finish reps to schedule library updates.
• Support move planning and on‑site move coordination on projects.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Ability to analyze, interpret and modify architectural drawings.
• Able to interact with staff to collect data, organize and prioritize information.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare findings, reports or schedules under critical time constraints.
• Demonstrated project skill including attention to detail in managing project work and creating accurate drawings and documentation.
• Skilled using programs such as MS Office Suite, including Excel and Project.
• Must-have good computer skills.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented and able to multi‑task.
• Considerable skill in using Revit as a drafting tool.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills such as written and verbal communication, problem‑solving abilities.
• Desire to work with others in a team environment.

• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience with commercial furniture selection and specification.
• Experience with space planning, test fits, and move coordination.

• Experience in higher education setting.
• Experience in a Virginia state institution.
• Experience with drafting construction documents in AutoCAD and Revit.

Requires travel between NOVA campuses. Operation of a state vehicle:
Yes. Supervises employees:
No. Required travel:
Yes.

Position End Date: N/A. Job Open Date: 03/03/2026. Job Close Date: 03/15/2026. Number of Vacancies:
1. Recruitment Type:
General Public - G.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.