Optometrist

• Performs the full range of professional optometric physician duties including examining diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the visual system the eye and associated structures.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of eye diseases.
• Provides comprehensive primary eye care including examination diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases and disorders.
• Provide emergency ocular care in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment the employee will be subject to adverse actions up to and including removal from Federal service.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit hours or standby duty may be required.
You will need to set up direct deposit.

Background Investigation Requirement:

• This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
• A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
• Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

The Hiring Manager/Selecting Official may elect to utilize an available flexibility wherein applicants who are currently enrolled and expected to complete the required education and obtain the required licensure/certification/registration within 9 month(s) of applying may be deemed tentatively qualified.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):

Education: Applicants must have a Doctor of Optometry degree from an educational program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) at the time the degree was obtained.

Licensure: Applicants must have received a passing score on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) examinations and possess a current full and unrestricted license to practice optometry in a State the District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a territory of the United States.

Basic Requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) Grade Level
Applicants who meet the above basic requirements qualify for GS-11 grade level.

Basic Requirements for GS-12 (or equivalent) Grade Level
In addition to the requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) level applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• One year completion of a residency program in an institution accredited for such training; or
• One year of professional experience as an optometrist that is equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level.

• Provided primary eye care services by performing comprehensive ocular examinations.
• Developed treatment plans prescribed corrective lenses and therapeutic medications.
• Evaluated and managed patients presenting with acute and chronic eye diseases.