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Summary
This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply
About the Position
This position is located at Bayne-Jones Army Community hospital within Fort Polk LANon-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposesSalary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal serviceThis is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01212026 to 07202026 Salary 89508 to - 116362 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 Location 1 vacancy in the following location Fort Polk LA Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - Up to 5 business travel may be required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family Series 0662 Optometrist Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number HSJW-26-12869234 Control number 854863500
Duties
Provide diagnosis management and treatment of all patients that are within the scope of optometric practice and credentials. Treat pathology and injuries of the eye and adnexa using therapeutic drugs. Diagnose and treat any visual anomaly and pathologic conditions of the ocular adnexa. Perform visual and ocular examinations on all types of patients such as refractive surgery patients pediatric patients geriatric patients and contact lens patients. Provide eye and vision consultative services to patients and medical staff. Serve as a Visual Conservation Officer performing a variety of duties dealing with eye protection and eye injuries of service members and civilian workers.
Requirements
Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation. Personnel Security Investigation is required. Child Care Checks This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen 18 years of age on a recurring basis. Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. Selectees will be required to sign a statement Condition of Employment consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements. Pre-placement medical examination is required. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. This position requires the incumbent to possess a license to practice Optometry. This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings weekends holidays and/or varying work schedules.
Who May Apply
US Citizens In order to qualify you must meet the education 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.
Basic Requirements for Optometrist
Degree 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 NEBO 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below.
Specialized Experience
One year of professional experience as an Optometrist which includes examining and treating patients with visual disorders and/or diseases. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level position in the federal service GS-11. OR Residency One year completion of a residency program in an institution accredited for such training. 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.
Additional Information
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trialprobationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies may exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station PCS costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed a review of your application package resume supporting documents and responses to the questionnaire will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements. As described above your complete application includes your resume your responses to the online questionnaire and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your Resume
Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience make sure you include the employers name job title start and end dates include month and year for qualifications purposes the number of hours worked per week and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about whats in your resume. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For additional information to include formatting tips see What to include in your resume.
2. Other Supporting Documents
Cover Letter optional Most recent Performance Appraisal if applicable Transcripts This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See Transcripts and Licenses. License Certification This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See Transcripts and Licenses. NOTE Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply
To apply for this position you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM EST on 07202026 to receive consideration. To begin click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account you will need to create one before beginning the application https://apply.usajobs.gov View Questionnaire