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Position Title
HEALTH TECHNICIAN (OPHTHALMOLO
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBTD-11252444-21-MAW Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, October 8, 2021 to Friday, October 29, 2021
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
  • Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
  • Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
  • Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
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Assessment 1
1. Experience and Education:
Select the response that best describes your level of experience, education or combination of experience and education required to meet the basic requirements of the position.
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2. Certification:
Select the response that best describes your certification status.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. English Language Proficiency:
Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
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4. GS-8 Grade Requirements:
Do you possess one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-7); AND meet the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
***All experience must be thoroughly documented in your resume to receive credit.***
* Ability to perform advanced tonometry and pupil evaluation;
* Ability to perform calculations for selection of intraocular lens;
* Knowledge of clinic based ophthalmic surgical assisting;
* Knowledge of eye anatomy and physiology;
* Knowledge of medication effects and proper instillation in the eye;
* Knowledge of optics; and
* Knowledge of proper cleaning and maintenance of clinic equipment.
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