JobSummary

The Interior Designer (Procurement and Facilities Specialist) reports directly to the Assistant Circuit Executive (ACE) for Space and Facilities. The principal responsibilities of the position are interior design, procurement, project management, and facilities maintenance coordination within the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit: Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

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SubAgencyName

United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

OrganizationCodes

JL/JL02

Relocation

False

HiringPath

public

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AgencyMarketingStatement

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit was established by Congress in 1981 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The Eleventh Circuit encompasses the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Appellate filings originate from decisions of federal district and bankruptcy courts and administrative agencies within the circuit. The circuit includes nine district courts with each state divided into Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts. The judges of the Judicial Council and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit are assisted by employees in five support offices: The Circuit Executive's Office, the Circuit Clerk's Office, the Staff Attorney's Office, the Kinnard Mediation Center, and the Circuit Library.

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MajorDuties

Make recommendations to court officials, through oral and written presentations, regarding the selection, quality, color, and design of furniture, window coverings, fixtures, finishes, and accessories in keeping with policy, regulations, budgetary considerations, and the end user's personal preference. Design and prepare AutoCAD drawings showing space and furniture layouts for renovated space and new construction for judicial officers and court support offices; may also provide space and furniture layouts for special events and meetings. Contact vendors and discuss specific commodity requirements; negotiate costs, secure competitive bids, and draft purchase orders based on cost effectiveness for the court. Follow judiciary procurement guidelines and documentation requirements; work with other staff members to initiate, process, and receive a large volume of procurement needs. Assist in the review of construction documents provided by the General Services Administration (GSA) and consulting architects and interior designers to determine whether they are suited to the needs of the court. Work with consultants to ensure that costs of all furniture and equipment selected by the consultant fall within the court's procurement policies. Assist consultants with furniture and equipment specifications as requested. Coordinate and schedule the delivery of new furniture, equipment, and window treatments, and supervise the installation of these items. Secure bids for, coordinate, and supervise furniture moves during office hours, as well as after office hours. Assist in the planning, coordination, and supervision of facilities renovations and cyclical replacement projects with the GSA or outside vendors. Solicit quotes for, coordinate, and supervise the repair of court furniture, appliances, equipment, and special cleaning requests in judges' chambers and other court-owned spaces during normal business hours, as well as after hours. Prepare budgets for assigned projects for court approval. Maintain an accounting of all monies expended as well as the amount remaining in the current budgets for furniture and furnishings. Prepare periodic reports of status of projects and/or funding requirements. Assist in the preparation of annual budget for furniture and furnishings. Assist and coordinate with the Custodial Officer who maintains the circuit-wide master personal property record, which includes furniture. Communicate with the ACE for Project Management and building security to coordinate parking and security for facilities work and furniture deliveries. Perform other functions within the Circuit Executive's office as assigned.

Education

A two-year associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

Requirements

Applicants must be a United States citizen or eligible to work for the federal government. All applicant information is subject to verification. All offers of employment are provisional pending successful completion of a background check or investigation and a favorable employment suitability determination. Selectees to high-sensitive positions such as this must successfully complete a ten-year background investigation, and subsequent favorable suitability determination, and every five years thereafter will be subject to a re-investigation. It is the policy of this court that all new personnel are hired for a twelve-month initial probationary period, at the end of which time their work and progress will be evaluated. All court employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Employees of the United States Circuit Court are considered "at-will" employees, and, as such, may be terminated with or without cause. The Office of Personnel Management civil service position classification standards and appeal procedures do not apply to federal court employees. Employees are required to use Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.

Evaluations

Applicants will also be evaluated based on the application materials submitted.

HowToApply

A cover letter addressed to Cheryl Vessels, Assistant Circuit Executive for Human Resources, a resume detailing background, experience, and qualifications should be emailed in one single PDF attachment to human_resources@ca11.uscourts.gov. Please indicate "Interior Designer" in the subject line. Preference given to applications received by April 13, 2026.

WhatToExpectNext

An evaluation of your qualifications will be conducted. The most qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.

RequiredDocuments

Please refer to the "How to Apply" section.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits

OtherInformation

Occasional overnight travel within the circuit is required. This is an on-site position located in Atlanta, Georgia.

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AgencyContactEmail

human_resources@ca11.uscourts.gov

AgencyContactPhone

(404) 335-6202

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False

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U.S. Courts

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Interior Designer (Procurement and Facilities Specialist)