The incumbent will assist in the manufacturing and assembly of eyeglasses in the VISN 10/12 Eyeglass Laboratory located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Prescription Eyeglass Maker Supervisor. The incumbent will perform the basic duties involved in the optical fabrication and manufacturing process.

Duties

Manufacture ophthalmic prescription eyeglasses with assistance and apply quality control measures at each station. The finished product will be approved or rejected by the incumbent by standards set by ANSI. Demonstrate proper work methods from onset of getting a lens blank to the final finished eyeglasses. Follow the instructions received from the Prescription Eyeglass Maker Supervisor's for the OFL and correctly perform the required assignment tasks to produce prescription eyeglasses. Safe operation of all machinery and equipment involved in eyeglass production including proper and regular training in safety procedures and proper operation of the optical equipment. Maintain open and ongoing communication concerning the status and operations of the optical fabrication equipment with the Prescription Eyeglass Maker Supervisor's, or Prescription Eyeglass Maker Shepherd's. Apply processes and procedures for the efficient operation of the optical laboratory fabrication equipment are carried out in accordance with local, network and national VA policies. Complies with safety and housekeeping rules and ensures that assigned area of the OFL are properly cleaned and maintained daily. Work Schedule: Position Description Title/PD#: Prescription Eyeglass Maker Helper/PD92054A

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/10/2023. 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: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)MaterialsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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: The incumbent performs tasks normally requiring moderate physical exertion, including occasionally lifting of up to 50 pounds. Work includes periods of standing for long periods on concrete floors, stooping, crouching, bending, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching, and walking for up to twelve (12) hours in a given day. Heavy lifting (over 50 pounds) and strenuous exertion is occasionally necessary. The incumbent is standing or walking most of the time. The position requires manual dexterity. Incumbent must have the ability to maintain a high degree of mental alertness and concentration for up to twelve hours at a time.

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]