HEALTH TECHNICIAN (Optometry)

About the Position

Provides clerical, receptionist, and technician duties for the Optometry Service at the US Army Health Clinic Ansbach, Germany.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation 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 performing technical optometry duties such as operating and maintaining diagnostic equipment (lensometers, automated refraction systems, visual field analyzers, fundus cameras), conducting preliminary testing, recognizing abnormal results, and documenting; assisting the optometrist in performing specialized procedures such as Visual Field Tests, Tonometry, and vision screenings; assisting patients in frame selection, spectacle ordering, and adjustment; and inserting contact lens while providing removal and care training with patients. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

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.