Health Technician (Optometry)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; North Middleton Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA seeks staff to assist with preliminary optometry examinations at Carlisle Barracks Health Clinic. The position supports patient care through optical screening and administrative clinic duties. Some duties include operating screening equipment and helping patients choose eyewear.

This DHA solicitation emphasizes eligibility, standard federal recruitment practices, and potential incentives. Applicants must be U.S.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience operating basic optometric screening equipment.
• Experience performing administrative clinic support.
• Experience assisting patients with selection and pickup of eyewear.
• Substitution of education for experience is not permitted for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preliminary optometry examinations.
• Operate basic optometric screening equipment.
• Provide administrative clinic support.
• Assist patients with selection and pickup of eyewear.

Skills

Preliminary optometry examinations

Basic optometric screening equipment

Administrative clinic support

Eyewear selection assistance

Tools

Basic optometric screening equipment

Job description

About the Position: This position is located atCarlisle 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 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.