The incumbent will be organizationally assigned to the VISN 10 Prosthetics Program Office, VISN 10/12 Optical Fabrication Laboratory (VISN 10 OFL). The purpose of this position is to serve as a Prescription Eyeglass Maker/Shepherd for the VISN 10 OFL, which fabricates eyeglasses for the care sites of VISN 10 and VISN 12. This individual will maintain the day-to-day operations of the optical lab equipment.

Duties

Duties not limited to: The Prescription Eyeglass Maker will be responsible for the fabrication of eyeglass using state-of-the-art Optical Lab equipment along with appropriate optical supplies/goods. Duties include, but are not limited to: Maintaining all quality control procedures set for the Network Optical Lab Manager and/or Lab Supervisor. Produce quality eyewear in a timely manner for patients, employees and enhanced sharing opportunities. Act as the liaison between the Optical Lab and other medical centers within the VISN, as well as enhanced sharing personnel. Provide services/production for prosthetic items within the VISN, as well as potential negotiated agreements with the medical centers outside the VISN. Maintain inventory control of all materials needed in the fabrication of lenses. Fix, repair, and/or adjust eyewear for patients, clinics, and/or dispensing sites. Troubleshoot optical difficulties concern eyewear with patients, clinics, and/or dispensing sites. Perform preventive maintenance on all Optical Lab equipment and tools in order them in proper operating condition. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30a.m.-4:00p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Prescription Eyeglass Maker/ PD# 4536A Optical lab location: 5610 Dividend Rd. Suite B Indianapolis, IN 46241

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/05/2023. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Use Shop Drawings 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: This type of work is physically demanding. The incumbent performs tasks normally requiring moderate physical exertion, including occasionally lifting of up to 50 pounds. Work includes periods of standing for extended periods on concrete floors, stooping, crouching, bending, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching, and walking for up to twelve (12) hours in each day. Heavy lifting (over 50 pounds) and strenuous exertion is occasionally necessary. The incumbent is standing or walking most of the time. The individual must be able to work for sustained periods of time. The individual must be able to operate multiple pieces of equipment at any given time. The position requires excellent manual dexterity and hand, eye, foot coordination is essential. Incumbent must have the ability to maintain a high degree of mental alertness and concentration.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VHA VISN 10 Prosthetics 1481 West Tenth Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 US
• Name: Mary Ann Kalis Jordan
• Phone: (313) 917-7841
• Email: [email protected]