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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5609 - Interior Designer I

Salary Grade: 10

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $52291 - $62732 Annually

Pay Range: $52291 - $73174 Annually

The first review of applications will be on02/27/2026.

The Interior Designer I assists in investigating project requirements through meeting with clients and additional independent research; applying Pima County interior design standards to design solutions for new construction and tenant improvement projects. This position works alongside the Interior Designer II and reports to the Interior Design Manager.

This classification is distinguishable from the Design Specialist classification by its emphasis on the spatial and ergonometric design of interior environments using furniture fixtures equipment and other materials.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Assists in researching investigating and applying interior design standards for new construction and tenant improvement projects under the management and operational control of the Project Design & Construction Department;

• Conducts research on manufacturing processes product design performance characteristics specifications and durability and makes recommendations for adoption into the Countys design standards;

• Investigates identifies and documents the interior design needs and requirements of clients;

• Analyzes the needs and requirements proposes options and works with clients in developing specific solutions;

• Develops design documents including contract-working drawings specifications and budget estimates using PC-based productivity software programs and the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) format;

• Conducts research to determine applicable building codes requirements state and federal guidelines and other regulatory issues pertaining to the internal design component of projects;

• Coordinates and participates in design projects performed either in-house or by outsourced contractors;

• Participates and provides guidance to staff involved in the procurement of labor materials furniture fixtures or equipment in compliance with the Pima County Procurement Code and established County design standards;

• Establishes and maintains project files including verbal written or graphic communications needed for compliance with Pima County Policies or department guidelines;

• Reviews and approves project invoices for conformance to specifications and payment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college university or professional trade school with a major in interior design or architecture AND two years of professional work experience as an Interior Designer Interior Design Assistant or Architect.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Two years with Pima County in a Design Specialist position.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Certification.

• Interior design degree from an accredited university.

• Experience in interior design including governmental offices legal and law enforcement judicial health clinics community centers and libraries.

• Experience with modular systems furniture design and installation.

• Experience with researching product standards for commercial facilities based on life cycle durability ease of maintenance and design consistency.

• Experience with of Microsoft Word Excel Auto-CAD 2021 (or later version) Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam Revu.

• Experience with current building codes.

• Resume submitted to supplement application.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources.Additionalassessments/testing may beas part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates:Valid driver license isat time of application.ValidAZdriver license isat time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review todetermineapplicants suitability tooperatecounty vehiclesin accordance withPima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain andmaintainthe required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The Countyrequirespre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities records and communication systems.