Space Planner

 Description

RDTS is seeking a Space Planner with mid-level federal government experience to support the Bureau of Consular Affairs at the U.S. Dept of State in Washington, D.C. This position is full-time and 100% remote, with occasional travel to government sites. Job duties include, but not limited to:

• Assist Senior Space Planner as required and collects operational data and assists in analyzing facilities relative to present and future space requirements.
• Project space needs and growth projections for facilities by conducting research and evaluating findings and preparing space plans and recommendations for review.
• Use (CAD and manual drafting skills to illustrate design concepts and office structural features, counters, processing stations, functional work areas, furniture, partitions, and electrical components. 
• Prepare interior space planning requirements, applying office space use standards, interior architecture planning standards, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Building Code requirements for review. 
• Review interior space requirements based on agency programs and objectives, workflow, agency clientele, budget limitations and growth projections. Prepares documentation of square footage requirements.
• Develop final office space plan including conventional and systems furniture layouts for approval.
• Assist agencies with furniture and equipment selection. 

Requirements

• Active Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Planning, Computer Programming, or Interior Design from an accredited university or college.
• Five (5) years of experience in planning and designing interiors, furniture specifications, and designing space plans incorporating air circulation, lighting, and ADA requirements design.
• Experience in researching, collecting, and analyzing data; and preparing office or work environment space plans with assistance.
• Attention to detail.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting architectural documents and plans with assistance.
• Experienced in development of furniture specifications and design.
• Advanced personal computer skills using spreadsheets and AutoCAD software.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good entry data skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.