Health Technician (Optometry)

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Carlisle Barracks Health Clinic This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service Advance Leave accrual may be authorized

Duties

• Assists in the preliminary examination of patients
• Assist patients in their selection of spectacle frames
• Prepares and submits eyewear orders for fabrication.
• Operates and documents results from Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer and Matrix FDT Visual Field Screener.
• Performs specialized diagnostic tests following optometrist’s evaluation
• Performs administrative support functions for the clinic.
• Orders expendable, non-expendable and durable supplies used in the Optometry Clinic.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes: assisting with preliminary optometry examinations, operating basic optometric screening equipment, performing administrative clinic support, assisting patients with selection and pickup of eyewear. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Other 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. 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. Para-optometric or Optician License preferred but not mandatory.