About the Position: This position is located at Moncrief Army Health Clinic, Optometry Service - Fort Jackson, South Carolina. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Duties

Serves as an assistant to the optometrist in the examination and care of patients. Prepares and assists patients by conducting ocular history, visual acuities and measuring spectacles. Uses automated equipment to obtain data for exam, take electronic scans and visual field testing. Spectacle ordering, repairs, and adjustments. Performs the eye testing portions of various categories of physical.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• Selectee will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectee will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• 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.
• This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.

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 which includes utilizing equipment used in the optometric field (such as manual and automatic lens meters, auto-refractors, funduscopic cameras, tonometer, visual field machines, and other tools); performing basic eye testing procedures; AND using electronic records system to input data and maintaining patient records. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS- 05.

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83CX DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-MONCRIEF AHC DO NOT USE Columbia, SC 29207 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk