- Position Title
- Health Technician (Optometry)
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-25-GP-12659986-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 6, 2025 to Monday, January 5, 2026
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
5.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Health Technician (Optometry) position with the Indian Health Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. SECTION I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND FACTORS.
1.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, GS-05, Health Technician
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-05 level.
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-05 level.
2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, GS-06, Health Technician
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-06 level.
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-06 level.
3.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, GS-07, Health Technician
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-07 level.
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-07 level.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Ensure timely accomplishment of work assignments.
5.
Follow written instructions to complete work assignments.
6.
Identify deficient health factors, medication lists, or deficient exams using patient health summaries.
7.
Order material, supplies, instruments, or equipment inventory used by health providers.
8.
Answer telephone calls from the patient and provide information in a professional manner.
9.
Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, and forms such as intake and insurance forms.
10.
Retrieve data from a computer database.
11.
Schedule appointments using an automated appointment system.
12.
Aid patients in proper eyeglass frame selection, frame materials, lens materials, and coatings based on patient prescription, occupation or needs.
13.
Educate patients on common eye medical problems, e.g. "pink eye".
14.
Establish and maintain databases to input and retrieve data for the purpose of organizing eyeglass orders.
15.
Measure for progressive bifocals and adjustments to ensure patient satisfaction.
16.
Operate a lensometer for verification of eyeglass prescriptions against ANSI standards.
17.
Assist in school education for eyewear use, adaption, and contact use.
18.
Educate patients cause and treatment of eye conditions (i.e., Amblyopia, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, or refractive error).
19.
Educate patients on common ocular conditions (e.g., cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma).
20.
Organize individual or group training to provide operating instructions for clinical software applications.
INSTRUCTIONS:
SECTION II. CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and
verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses.
Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from
employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their
accuracy.
Certification of Information Accuracy
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
21.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.