USA Staffing

Position Title: Optometrist (Clinical)
Agency: Defense Health Agency
Announcement Number: HSJW24Optometrist4262HWS Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 to Monday, May 19, 2025

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

1. Please select the work schedule(s) you would like to be considered for.

A. Full-Time

B. Part-Time

C. Intermittent

2. Please select the appointment type(s) you would like to be considered for.

A. Permanent

B. Temporary

C. Term

Thank you for your interest in an Optometrist position with the Department of the Defense. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.

1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Optometrist at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

B. I do not possess the education described above.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

2. This position requires that you received a passing score on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) 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. Have you passed the National Board of Examiners in Optometry examination 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? (Note: You must attach of copy of your license.)

A. Yes

B. No

3. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Optometrist at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes examining patients, diagnosing visual disorders or diseases, and/or identifying treatment.

B. I have successfully completed one year of a residency program in an institution accredited for such training.

C. I have the experience as described in A AND the education as described in B.

D. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

4. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your 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.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. No, I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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