Prescription Eyeglass Maker

Summary About the Position: Performs duties involved in grinding and polishing eyeglass lenses to prescription specifications and/or cutting, edging, and mounting lenses in frames. Performs work on a rotating basis in all phases of a full-service Optical Fabrication Laboratory. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position requires security clearance investigation. Position requires a pre-employment physical. Position requires use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as googles, aprons, gloves, etc. Position may require 5% travel away from duty location. Position requires an immunization screening. Certification through the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) is desired. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Prescription Eyeglass Maker~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common tasks including using various hand tools, such as lens gauge, caliper, small wrenches, and screwdrivers in order to make mechanical adjustments and visual checks. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen Out Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort: Standing and walking on a cement floor is required during the majority of the day in the surface section. The fabrication section requires more sitting at a desk or workbench. Close hand and eye coordination is required to mark and do lens layout work. Work generally requires the handling of objects up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting of equipment, tools, or job trays weighing approximately 40 pounds. Intermittent muscular exertion is required when manipulating light tools or machine controls. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside a well-lit, climate controlled and ventilated laboratory. Workers are regularly subject to constant noise from optical production equipment and other laboratory operations. Lens surfacing will require opticians to keep hands in moist environments for extended periods of time. Some potential hazards exist from working around hot liquids, working around equipment with moving parts, molten freebond/alloy, or working with an occasional knife edge and/ or broken lenses. Hands are subject to minor cuts, bruises or abrasions. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Medical Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Advance in Hire is not authorized. Recruitment incentive is not authorized. Relocation incentive MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.