Optometrist (Clinical)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 123,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA seeks a Vision Conservation Officer located at Army Health Clinic Moncrief, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. This Direct Hire Solicitation includes potential recruitment or relocation incentives and salary negotiation for new federal employees.

The posted pay range is $122,861–$159,722 per year. Applications close on 2026-10-08 and eligibility follows the Public hiring path under DoD guidelines.

Qualifications

• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated by a private organization and deemed equivalent to U.S. education, or full credit given at an accredited U.S. college/university.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties as Vision Conservation Officer related to the Vision Conservation Program.

Education

Foreign education evaluation required

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

About the Position: This position is located at Army Health Clinic Moncrief Located at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Key Responsibilities

Serves as Vision Conservation Officer performing a variety of duties as they relate to the Vision Conservation Program.

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 $122861 – $159722/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

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