- Position Title
- Optometrist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTB-11671508-22-JH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 15, 2023 to Monday, September 30, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
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.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
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.
- 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
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.
3.
Are you willing to accept the conditions of employment as indicated in the announcement?
Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Optometrist position within our facility. The following assessment questionnaire is used to determine your qualifications for the position. Please select the most appropriate response to each of the following questions. Your responses, along with your resume and all supporting documentation, are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy, and to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Please make sure to review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you a citizen of the United States?
NOTE: Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
NOTE: Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
2.
Education requirement: Degree of Doctor of Optometry resulting from a course of education in optometry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools or colleges approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
Approved schools are:(1) United States and Canadian schools or colleges of optometry listed as accredited by the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association, in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.(2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.
Do you meet the education requirement?
Approved schools are:(1) United States and Canadian schools or colleges of optometry listed as accredited by the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association, in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.(2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.
Do you meet the education requirement?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
License Requirement: Applicants must be licensed to practice optometry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Optometrists are required to possess full and unrestricted licensure and to maintain a current registration in their State of licensure if this is a requirement of the particular State.
Do you meet the licensure requirement?
Do you meet the licensure requirement?
4.
Do you currently have, or have you ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
Are you proficient in both the spoken and written English language?
NOTE: Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
NOTE: Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
6.
I understand that because I am claiming eligibility based on my medical school education, I must include a copy of my medical school transcripts that illustrate the name and address of the college or university attended. Additionally, I must also provide documentation to show proof of residency/fellowship completion.
NOTE: Transcripts can be unofficial. If selected, you may be asked to submit official transcripts. Do not submit copies of your diploma. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of school transcripts.
NOTE: Transcripts can be unofficial. If selected, you may be asked to submit official transcripts. Do not submit copies of your diploma. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of school transcripts.
7.
I understand that the VA Form 10-2850 Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists & Chiropractors MUST be completed in its entirety and included in my application package for me to be considered for this vacancy. This form can be found at: http://vaww.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-2850-fill_BAK.pdf (http://vaww.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-2850-fill_BAK.pdf)
8.
I understand that if I am a veteran and claiming veteran's preference, I am required to submit legible copy/copies of DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). The member 4 copy of your DD Form 214 is preferable. Note: If you have more than one DD Form 214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service.
If you are a veteran with a service-connected disability, you are required to submit legible copy/copies of DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty showing dates of service, as well as character of discharge; member copy 4 of the DD-214 is preferable. Note: if you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service.; AND you must also provide a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs, dated 1991 or later, certifying an OVERALL Service-Connected Disability.
If you are a veteran with a service-connected disability, you are required to submit legible copy/copies of DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty showing dates of service, as well as character of discharge; member copy 4 of the DD-214 is preferable. Note: if you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service.; AND you must also provide a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs, dated 1991 or later, certifying an OVERALL Service-Connected Disability.
9.
I understand that my C.V. or resume may be submitted in any format. My C.V. or resume must include my first and last name, current address, current email address, current phone number, job title, duties and accomplishments. For qualifications determinations my C.V. or resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If my C.V. or resume does not contain this information, my application may be marked as incomplete and I may not receive consideration for this vacancy. I am encouraged to include my employer's name and address, and my supervisor's name and phone number. If I am a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, I should also provide my pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09).
NOTE: If your C.V. or resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it may not be used and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
NOTE: If your C.V. or resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it may not be used and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
10.
I understand that my responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with my resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy.
Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy, then read the integrity certification statement in the next question, in its entirety, and then certify the accuracy of your application, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents by selecting the appropriate response.
Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy, then read the integrity certification statement in the next question, in its entirety, and then certify the accuracy of your application, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents by selecting the appropriate response.
11.
Please select the one response below that best certifies your level of understanding to the integrity of your application.