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Health Technician (Optometry)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This job is a Health Technician position that provides optician services at the Charleston VA Medical Center, part of the Veterans Health Administration. It is a non-supervisory, full-time role that covers eyeglass measurements, fitting, repairs and support for the Optometry clinic. The announcement covers 9 vacancies across Georgia and South Carolina and may close early once enough applications arrive.

9 vacancies in Brunswick GA, Savannah GA, Charleston SC, Goose Creek SC and Myrtle Beach SC

It may close early. This job will close once 50 applications are received, which may happen before the official closing date.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens may apply, according to the agency clarification. The announcement is open to the public, and you must be proficient in spoken and written English.

What you would do

  • Take optical measurements and fit eyeglasses to Veterans' needs.
  • Verify prescriptions and check eyewear before it is made.
  • Make frame adjustments and repairs, then dispense eyewear to patients.
  • Teach patients how to clean, store and adapt to new eyeglasses.
  • Track eyewear orders and resolve missing or damaged items.
  • Document all measurements, fittings and patient contacts in CPRS.

Do you qualify for GS-7?

With experience: One year of experience as a health technician or assistant in health care, or a basic understanding of health care work. For this grade, you need one year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level that shows skills for optical measurements, fitting and dispensing eyewear.

With education: Two academic years above high school with at least 12 semester hours related to health technician or optometry assistant work, or an associate degree. You can also complete an independent study course in an optometry-related technician field. Education can be combined with experience, and some military health training may count month for month.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Transcript from an accredited school if you qualify through education
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well your application meets the qualifications. The VA will verify your resume and documents, and errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Describe your optical measurement, fitting and dispensing experience clearly, since the VA will not assume anything.
  • Send your long-form resume or CV; the two-page resume limit does not apply to this job.
  • If you use education to qualify, include transcripts from accredited schools only; foreign degrees need a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, 8:00 to 4:30, Monday through Friday, subject to change. Travel is 25% or less, including occasional trips between clinics.

Incentives and relocation: No recruitment, relocation or sign-on bonus is authorized. Benefits include 37 to 50 days of paid time off per year and a childcare subsidy after 60 days.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Urinalysis drug test before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with a REAL ID-compliant form of identification
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved exemption required
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Prolonged standing, bending and lifting of moderately heavy items
  • Occasional travel between clinics

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$50,460 – $65,599 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-7 · General Schedule
Locations
  • Brunswick, Georgia
  • Savannah, Georgia
  • Goose Creek, South Carolina
  • Charleston, South Carolina
  • Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
9
Security clearance
Other
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Health Aid And Technician (0640)
Announcement
CBTB-13105685-27-DSN

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