USAJOBS - Job Announcement
Skip to main content
An official website of the United States government
Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock [Lock] or https means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official secure websites.
MENU
Sign in My jobs Profile Resumes & documents Search preferences Notifications Sign out
My jobs Profile Resumes & documents Notifications Search preferences Sign out
Events Help Center Search Back to results Apply
Optometrist Clinical Department of Defense Defense Health Agency
Apply Print Share Save
Summary
This job is open to
Duties
Requirements
How you will be evaluated
Required documents
How to apply
Summary
About the Position This position is with Reynolds Army Health Clinic located at Fort Sill OK. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available to candidates who are new to Federal service. This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies 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.
Overview
Open & closing dates 03/26/2026 to 09/24/2026
Salary $89,508 to - $116,362 per year
Pay scale & grade GS 12
Location Many vacancies in the following location: Fort Sill OK
Remote job No
Telework eligible No
Travel Required Occasional travel - Business Travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type Multiple
Work schedule Multiple Schedules
Service Competitive
Promotion potential None
Job family Series 0662 Optometrist
Supervisory status No
Security clearance Not Required
Drug test Yes
Financial disclosure No
Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number HSJW26Optometrist0577HWS
Control number 862341400
This job is open to
Help The public
U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Duties
Help Perform comprehensive visual and ocular examination of all types of patients. Treats a full range of visual problems and ocular diseases. Provide consultative services to the medical staff and others as needed. Diagnose any visual anomaly and specified pathologic conditions of the ocular adnexa and the eye. Assist in medical profiling of basic trainees and other service members.
Requirements
Help Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation. This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing. A pre-placement medical examination may be required. Selectees will be required to sign a statement Condition of Employment consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. 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. Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support BLS certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification e.g. ALS does not supersede BLS. Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate relevant clinical privileges. A Personnel Security Investigation is required. This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules. Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Qualifications
Who May Apply US Citizens In order to qualify you must meet the education and/or 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 Clinical 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. AND License 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 conducting optometric evaluations, diagnose ocular diseases and injuries and treating a full range of eye and visual problems and ocular 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.
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.
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 trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. 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. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Permanent term, part-time, intermittent or temporary positions may be filled from this solicitation. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is temporary, full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Intermittent Positions This position does not provide guaranteed work hours each week and work will be assigned on an intermittent as needed basis. This position will NOT lead to a full-time position.
Temporary Positions A temporary position is time limited and may be extended in one year increments to a maximum of three years and may be terminated at any time during the duration of the appointment.
Term Positions A term position is time-limited and may be extended to a maximum of eight years.
Position may be designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions. Position may be designated as Emergency Essential. Position may be designated as Key. Position may be designated as Mission Essential. This may be an obligated position.
Expand Hide additional information 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.
Benefits
Help Review our benefits
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. If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Benefits
Help Review our benefits
Required documents
Required Documents
Help 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.
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.
Other supporting documents Cover Letter (optional) Most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable) Transcripts This position has an individual occupational requirement. 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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Help 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 11:59 PM EST on 09/24/2026 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.usastaffing.gov View Questionnaire 12920577. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder 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 additional information refer to the Required Documents section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package, resume, supporting documents and responses to the questionnaire is complete, accurate and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application log into your USAJOBS account: https://www.usajobs.gov/applicantprofile/dashboard all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application-status.
Expand Hide how to apply
Agency contact information Army Applicant Help Desk Website: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public/idapp_inq Address: DHA COE Healthcare Recruitment DO NOT MAIL Rock Island IL 61299 US
Next steps If you provided an email address you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified your application will receive no further consideration.
Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request
Required Documents
Help 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.
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.
Other supporting documents Cover Letter (optional) Most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable) Transcripts This position has an individual occupational requirement. 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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Help 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 11:59 PM EST on 09/24/2026 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.usastaffing.gov View Questionnaire 12920577. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder 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 additional information refer to the Required Documents section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package, resume, supporting documents and responses to the questionnaire is complete, accurate and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application log into your USAJOBS account: https://www.usajobs.gov/applicantprofile/dashboard all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application-status.
Expand Hide how to apply
Agency contact information Army Applicant Help Desk Website: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public/idapp_inq Address: DHA COE Healthcare Recruitment DO NOT MAIL Rock Island IL 61299 US
Next steps If you provided an email address you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified your application will receive no further consideration.
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request
Summary About the Position This position is with Reynolds Army Health Clinic located at Fort Sill OK. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available to candidates who are new to Federal service. This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies 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.
Overview
Open & closing dates 03/26/2026 to 09/24/2026
Salary $89,508 to - $116,362 per year
Pay scale & grade GS 12
Location Many vacancies in the following location: Fort Sill OK
Remote job No
Telework eligible No
Travel Required Occasional travel - Business Travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type Multiple
Work schedule Multiple Schedules
Service Competitive
Promotion potential None
Job family Series 0662 Optometrist
Supervisory status No
Security clearance Not Required
Drug test Yes
Financial disclosure No
Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number HSJW26Optometrist0577HWS
Control number 862341400
Previous result Next result
Your session is about to expire
Your USAJOBS session will expire due to inactivity in 8 minutes. Any unsaved data will be lost if you allow the session to expire. Click the button below to continue your session.
Sign out Stay signed in Return to top
USAJOBS is a [Opens in a new window] United States Office of Personnel Management website. [Opens in a new window] OPM on LinkedIn [Opens in a new window] OPM YouTube channel [Opens in a new window] EEO Policy Statement [Opens in a new window] Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement [Opens in a new window] Veterans Information [Opens in a new window] Legal and Regulatory Guidance [Opens in a new window] About USAJOBS [Opens in a new window] Accessibility [Opens in a new window] FOIA [Opens in a new window] Inspector general [Opens in a new window] No Fear Act Data [Opens in a new window] Privacy policy [Opens in a new window] Reports and publications [Opens in a new window] Terms and conditions [Opens in a new window] USA.gov [Opens in a new window] Vote.gov