Furnishings Designer #725

Summary The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Furnishings Designer. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. Qualifications Other Duties/ Responsibilities Works collaboratively with Furnishings Artisans on the fabrications of custom furnishings and cabinetry. Prepares engineering schematics for Furnishings Artisans to fabricate approved designs. Develops drawings to be imported to CNC router Required Work Experience At least five years' experience in furniture design, advanced skills with AutoCAD, including (at least five years) experience gathering project specifications through direct customer interaction. Required Special Skills/ Knowledge Ability to design cabinetry and furniture demonstrating a sense of design for traditional cabinetry. Ability to measure, sketch, and make patterns of historic furnishings. Ability to produce CAD drawings/plans, including 3D renderings, to document significant pieces in the Senate collection. Ability to match established styles such as Sheraton, Chippendale, Seymour, Federal, etc. Ability to match features of existing furnishings, including hardware and veneers. As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.  Working Conditions Work exposes the employee to hazardous materials (chemicals, fumes), noise, and dust. Education High school diploma (or GED). Additional information The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email [email protected] with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.