Space Planner/Space & Facilities Specialist

United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Space and Facilities Specialist/Space Planner to design judges’ chambers, modernize courtrooms, and specify furniture for renovations and new construction. The role requires space planning, interior layout design, finish selections, and coordinating moves and procurement across the circuit.

The position may be filled at CL-27/28/29 levels with promotion potential.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years in space planning, furniture layout design, commercial property management, or project coordination for a commercial furniture dealership.
• Proficiency using AutoCAD to modify 2D floor plans and layouts.
• Strong written and verbal communication to present designs to judicial officers and coordinate moves.
• Must meet federal judiciary citizenship/employment eligibility requirements (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident actively seeking citizenship).
• Position subject to FBI background check.
• Moderate travel required.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and stand for periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Develops detailed AutoCAD space plans, furniture configurations, and material finish schedules for judges’ chambers, courtroom modernizations, and office reconfigurations.
• Prepares design options (fabrics, finishes, acoustic treatments) for furnishings aligned with the U.S. Courts Design Guide.
• Collaborates on reviewing architectural blueprints and vendor drawings.
• Coordinates furniture deliveries, installation crews, and office moves.
• Prepares project funding requests, uses government purchasing contracts, obtains quotes, drafts purchase orders, tracks expenditures.
• Maintains a master furniture inventory, fabric sample libraries, and finish standards databases.

Skills

High school diploma

Space planning

Furniture layout design

AutoCAD

Clear written and verbal communication

Project coordination

Vendor coordination

Interpersonal communication

Move coordination

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in interior design

Bachelor’s degree in interior design/architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Classification Level: CL-27/CL-28/CL-29 (depending on qualifications and experience)

Posting Date: October 26, 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 2, 2026.

Salary Range:

CL 27 ($61,248 - $99,561)

CL 28 ($73,400 - $119,347)

CL 29 ($87,301 - $141,891)

Position Overview and Promotion Potential

The Office of the Circuit Executive for the Eighth Circuit Courts is seeking a detail-oriented Space and Facilities Specialist/Space Planner in St. Louis, MO. Working under the guidance of the Assistant Circuit Executive for Space and Facilities, this position is responsible for management and oversight of space and facilities projects, from designing historic judges’ chambers to modernizing courtrooms. The role focuses on space planning, interior layout design, finish selections, and furniture specifications across renovations and new construction projects, ranging from minor office adjustments to large-scale facility installations. In addition, this position coordinates building maintenance and workplace moves, performs some procurement activities, and regularly travels within the circuit.

Candidates may be hired at any classification level within the range depending on their qualifications. Applicants meeting the baseline requirements will enter at the CL-27 level, while those possessing the preferred qualifications, including advanced furniture systems expertise, a relevant degree or professional certification, or past court experience, may be considered for direct appointment at the CL-28 or CL-29 levels. For candidates starting at CL-27 or CL-28, this position features non-competitive promotion potential to higher grades without further job posting or competition, based on performance and time-in-service.

Representative Duties

• Develops detailed AutoCAD space plans, furniture configurations, and material finish schedules for judges’ chambers, courtroom modernizations, and office reconfigurations to optimize space utilization.
• Prepares design options (fabrics, finishes, acoustic treatments) to assist judges and court executives in selecting furnishings that align with the U.S. Courts Design Guide.
• Collaborates on reviewing architectural blueprints and vendor drawings.
• Coordinates furniture deliveries, installation crews, and office moves.
• Prepares project funding requests, uses standardized government purchasing contracts, obtains competitive vendor quotes, drafts purchase orders, and tracks project expenditures.
• Maintains a master furniture inventory, physical fabric sample libraries, and finish standards databases.

Qualifications and Experience

Required

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of two to three years of progressively responsible experience in space planning, furniture layout design, commercial property management, or project coordination for a commercial furniture dealership.
• Functional proficiency using AutoCAD to modify, verify, and update 2D floor plans and layout dimensions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to present design layouts and material samples to judicial officers and court executives, and to coordinate delivery schedules, vendors, and physical office moves.
• Must meet federal judiciary citizenship/employment eligibility requirements (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident actively seeking citizenship).
• Position subject to FBI background check.
• Moderate travel required.
• The ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and stand for periods of time. Work involves moving furniture and equipment.

Preferred

• Four or more years of specialized commercial interior design, space planning, move coordination, and FF&E specification experience, with a heavy emphasis on furniture systems.
• An associate degree in interior design, interior architecture, drafting, or a related technical field, or a bachelor’s degree in interior design, interior architecture, or architecture.
• Knowledge of government procurement policies, the U.S. Courts Design Guide, and the Guide to Judiciary Policy.
• Prior professional interior design experience within a federal, state, or appellate court environment, or similar public sector facility setting.

THE COURT IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO REIMBURSE CANDIDATES FOR TRAVEL IN CONNECTION WITH AN INTERVIEW OR PAY FOR ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES.

The Office of the Circuit Executive is an Equal Opportunity Employer