Interior Designer (Full- time, Temporary)

Interior Designer (Full- time, Temporary)

Salary

$27.77 Hourly

Location

700 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

27-10977

Department

Facilities Management - 1

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Summary

Are you looking for a full-time (temporary) position with Travis County?

Travis County's Facilities Management Department has great jobs that serve dozens of facilities across the county.

This is a Full-time (Temporary) position and is not eligible for benefits.

Under supervision of the Planning, Design and Construction Division Manager, coordinates with Facilities Management Department project managers, design professionals and various County departments on procurement of new furniture and scheduling of move services in an efficient and timely manner in support of new constructions, renovations and departmental relocations. Supervises in-house furniture movers, develops and manages schedules and assignments and evaluates job performance.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is in a series of architectural-related job classifications within the Engineering and Architectural job family. This classification is distinguished by the scope of project work, educational requirements and supervisory responsibilities for a team of County movers. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs analysis of existing furniture assets as to condition and suitability for new construction, renovation and relocations.
• Researches and selects furniture, both case goods and systems, as required for new construction and/or renovation projects.
• Coordinates delivery and assembly of furniture assets as per required timing as identified by the Facilities Project Manager.
• Applies knowledge, analysis and management of move services provided by contracted professional movers and in-house movers. Obtains price proposals, performs negotiations and monitors move services.
• Responsible for research of appropriate furniture, fixtures and equipment items to support projects, design layouts, procurement and coordinating delivery and installation of these items.
• Ensures furniture and move services are provided within allotted time frame and budget of the project.
• Directs in-house mover staff. Interviews, hires, directs, develops and evaluates employee performance. Counsels employees as necessary to improve performance.
• Develops and maintains a database of purchased County furniture budgeted by the Facilities Management Department.
• Develops designs for spatial needs using REVIT or AutoCAD software.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture or related field AND two (2) years of directly related experience in furniture selection and/or managing move services. Must be experienced in using REVIT or AutoCAD software.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Valid Texas Drivers License.

Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance.

Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance.

Preferred:

Purchasing experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of furniture procurement for commercial properties.
• Modern practices, procedures and methods of procurement of move services.
• Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, permits, licenses, practices, standards policies and procedures.
• Computer equipment to include computer aided design and drafting, word processing, spreadsheets, project scheduling and management, and other related applications.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation and report preparation.

Skill in:

• Preparing floor plan drawings showing layout of furniture using REVIT or AutoCAD.
• Applying principles and practices as used in interior design or architecture.
• Problem-solving and technical decision making for developing effective solutions.
• Supervising crew providing move services.
• Both verbal and written communication.
• Setting and maintaining time intervals and timelines.

Ability to:

• Work independently.
• Supervise, motivate, develop and evaluate staff.
• Exercise sound judgment and make decisions.
• Use REVIT or AutoCAD software.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, architects, consultants, contractors, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.
• Convey ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift carry 25-50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, mental effort, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer, and viewing screens for long periods. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, and driving and repetitive motion to perform the essential functions. Occasionally may be subject to contact with noise, vibration, fumes, foul odor, dirt, dust, gases and poor ventilation. Requires the use of protective devices such as masks, hardhats, goggles, hearing protection devices and gloves. May require climbing and traveling over uneven, muddy, rocky, and high grass terrain in all types of weather.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

May be required to work occasional nights, and weekends to meet the needs of Travis County.

Location: 700 Lavaca Street

Department: Facilities Management

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

For updates or questions on this position, contact: Laura.Villafranca2@traviscountytx.gov

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.

FY2027 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit Union

Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit

Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance Program

Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee Organizations

Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness Clinic

Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

Holidays

An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Insurance

Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid:

• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Dependent Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

On the regular payday on or after the employees fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

Parking

A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal Holidays

Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:

January - March

3 personal holidays

April - June

2 personal holidays

July - September

1 personal holiday

October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.

Retirement

Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick Leave

Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental Leave

Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition Refund

Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

Vacation

Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period

16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period

21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.

Workers Compensation

The county provides all employees workers compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.

01

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture or related field AND two (2) years of directly related experience in furniture selection and/or managing move services? If so, please attach your transcript or diploma to the application.

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of experience do you have in furniture selection and/or managing move services?

• NONE
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 3 years or more

03

Please describe your experience in this area.

04

Do you have experience using REVIT or AutoCAD software?

• Yes
• No

05

Please describe your experience in this area.

06

Do you have a valid Texas Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you understand that this is a temporary position, and is not eligible for benefits?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you currently a Travis County Employee?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you related to any current or former Travis County employee?

• Yes
• No

10

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide name, department and relationship to you.

Required Question

Employer Travis County

Address 700 Lavaca Street

Austin, Texas, 78701

Website https://www.traviscountytx.gov/human-resources/jobs