Optometry Technician

Summary

About the Position: This position is located in the Naval Hospital in Bremerton, WA.

• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to federal service.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

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Duties

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• Set up and operate diagnostic equipment and instruments to conduct diagnostic tests.
• Train patients on insertion, removal, and care of hard and soft contact lenses.
• Adjust and repair military eyewear using optical tools and heating units.
• Assist medical clerk with the patient check-in and appointments as needed.
• Assist with ordering and stocking of supplies for the clinic and exam rooms.
• Prepare spectacle orders to include transposing prescriptions, selecting proper frame size and style, proper bifocal height and decentration and proper temple size.
• Responsible for all administrative functions associated with Warfighter Refractive Surgery.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Must have and maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing optometry care to obtain and/or record patient's case histories; assisting with selection of glasses or contact lenses; assisting in performing basic eye exams and tests; utilizing optometry equipment; maintaining patient records; and scheduling medical appointments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

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Education: One half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as education related to optometry, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, applied health majors are also common such as Health Science (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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