Health Technician (Optometry)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA at Naval Hospital Bremerton in Washington is inviting applications for a direct hire health position. The agency notes a salary range of $51,037 to $66,348 per year and indicates a recruitment incentive may be authorized. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S.

education credentials, and a Secret clearance is required. Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Qualifications

• Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence to a U.S. education program.
• Security clearance required: Secret.

Responsibilities

• Obtain health information from patient and/or family to identify reason for seeking health care.

Skills

Health information collection

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

About the Position: This position is located at Naval Hospital Bremerton in Washington. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Key Responsibilities

Obtain health information from patient and/or family to identify reason for seeking health care.

Requirements & 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $51037 – $66348/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.