Interior Designer jobs in Columbia, MO

Job Location: This position will be located at the Harry S Truman Building, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

Do you love the design field? Are you looking for a great opportunity with even better benefits? Then this is the job for you! Come join our amazing Interior Design Unit at the Office of Administration, Division of Facilities Management, Design and Construction (OA-FMDC)!

Designer positions at FMDC will work in a variety of state facilities, performing architectural and engineering related fieldwork, communicating with client agencies about their facility goals, and independently translating those goals into drawings and specifications for facility-related construction projects. Candidates will be able to independently utilize their expertise in using AutoCAD Computer Aided Design and Drafting software to prepare construction drawings. Additionally, this position will personally interact with a wide variety of client agencies and contractors during construction to ensure projects complete in a manner that meets the client agencies goals.

What you’ll do:

• Meet with client agencies to develop facility related project goals, and provide regular updates to clients on the progress of projects.
• Perform a wide variety of field verification of existing facility conditions that will define facility projects, and to reduce unforeseen conditions to the greatest practical extent possible.
• Utilize AutoCAD design and drafting software to create, publish and archive construction drawings used in the procurement of construction services.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in interior design, architecture/architectural studies, engineering/engineering technology, or related field of study.
• 3 years of relevant experience in the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the facility related architectural/engineering industry, including design issue problem solving, understanding of the fundamentals of building codes, construction methods and construction problem resolution, and a basic knowledge of construction procurement methodologies.
• Proficient in using AutoCAD to prepare industry standard construction drawings, eBuilder project management software, and Microsoft Office suite products.
• Ability to independently travel across the state, including occasional overnight stays, in order to perform on-site field work that may require climbing ladders, traversing building roofs, and climbing around and over a variety of facility building components.

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Recruiter@oa.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.