This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information. This position is located at the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit in Lame Deer, MT. The purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief of Optometry. This position reports to the CEO. A housing subsidy of up to $829.38 per pay period without out dependents or $1,052 with dependents may be available.
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Education Applicants must have a Doctor of Optometry degree from an educational program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education(external link) (ACOE) at the time the degree was obtained. Licensure Applicants must have 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. Basic Requirements for GS-13 and above Grade Levels In addition to the requirements for the GS-12 (or equivalent) level one year of professional optometrist experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Oversee Optometry Program in its entirety; provide direct, comprehensive medical/optometric care to patients; provide supervision to Optometry staff by assigning work, evaluating work performance, interviewing candidates for positions and ensuring staff follow accreditation standards, ensure quality of care of department, Serves as Optometry and Eye care clinical expert in providing consultation. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Provides direct patient clinical care; diagnoses, treats and manages eye conditions and diseases Manage and oversee the eye care program; plan, implement and direct all clinical eye care services Supervises Optometry staff; assigns work and develops and implements performance evaluations