Prescription Eyeglass Maker at Boise

JOB SUMMARY:

The Boise VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Prescription Eyeglass Maker in the Optical Fabrication Lab.

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 904973 

 OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise – “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/.

Special Employment Consideration:  VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact on the last page of the JOA for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Physical Examination will be required for this position.

DUTIES:Back to top

The Prescription Eyeglass Maker manufactures and assembles eyeglasses in the VISN 20 Eyeglass

Laboratory under the minimal supervision of the Lead Prescription Eyeglass Maker, demonstrating the ability to perform the complicated duties involved in the optical fabrication manufacturing process, while consistently meeting goals that ultimately meet the needs of our veteran customers.  The Prescription Eyeglass Maker performs, but is not limited to the following duties:

·  Manufactures ophthalmic prescription eyeglasses without assistance.

·  Provides Quality Control on assembled prescription eyeglasses.

·  Demonstrates proper work methods from onset of getting the blank lens to the final finished lens.

·  Assists in teaching lower level positions proper work techniques and knowledge of optics.

·  Assists the Lead Technician in developing processes & procedures for the efficient operation of the optical laboratory fabrication equipment.

·  Assures that maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with all related policies.

·  Assures compliance with regulations and operating standards per equipment manufacturer recommendations.

WORK SCHEDULE: Various shifts, but core Medical Center hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Position Description Title/PD#: Prescription Eyeglass Maker / PD#60094-A.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.  Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

Your background must demonstrate the ability to perform the complicated duties involved in the optical fabrication manufacturing process, while consistently meeting goals that ultimately meet the needs of our veteran customers.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:  Duties normally require moderate physical exertion, including occasionally lifting of up to 50 pounds. Work includes periods of standing for long periods on concrete floors, stooping, crouching, bending, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching, and walking. Heavy lifting (over 50 pounds) and strenuous exertion is occasionally necessary. The incumbent is standing or walking most of the time.  The position requires manual dexterity.  Incumbent must have the ability to maintain a high degree of mental alertness and concentration for up to twelve hours at a time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  The work is performed inside in a clean and air conditioned office setting and in a semi- clean manufacturing area. The incumbent is subject to lens dust, lens polish, equipment waste water, chemicals used in the production of ophthalmic glasses and the noise of the fabrication machinery.  The office setting involves the everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting rooms, using safe working practices with office equipment, avoiding trips or falls, observing fire regulations, etc.  The manufacturing setting requires particular attention to safety and emergency procedures in the case of injury or exposure to personnel. This includes assuring that staff are educated and trained in proper operation of machinery and what to do in the event of an injury or emergency. This setting also requires the same basic safety elements found in the office setting as listed above.

EXPERIENCE:  A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume or OF-612.   Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C ( www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c ). 

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:  Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire.  Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated.  The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the questions.  The screen-out element for this position is Ability to provide the production support services of a Prescription Eyeglass Maker.

JOB ELEMENTS:  Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements:

1.  Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation & repair.

2.  Technical practices.

3.  Ability to use measuring instruments.

4.  Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (including blueprint reading).

5.  Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.

6.  Knowledge of materials.

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

PLEASE NOTE:  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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.)  Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.  If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

 

Physical Requirements:  Duties normally require moderate physical exertion, including occasionally lifting of up to 50 pounds. Work includes periods of standing for long periods on concrete floors, stooping, crouching, bending, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching, and walking. Heavy lifting (over 50 pounds) and strenuous exertion is occasionally necessary. The incumbent is standing or walking most of the time.  The position requires manual dexterity.  Incumbent must have the ability to maintain a high degree of mental alertness and concentration for up to twelve hours at a time. 

Veterans Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.  For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

 

Country: USA, State: Idaho, City: Boise, Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.