Location: Buffalo, NY
Company: U.S. Department Of Education
and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. Learn more about this agency Help Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U. S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken
English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See " Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements
may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the following basic qualifications. Citizenship. Must be a citizen of the United States. Education. Must have a 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.
-OR- (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 Licensure or Registration. You must possess an active, full and unrestricted license to practice optometry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia; and to maintain a current registration in your State of licensure if this is a requirement of the particular State.
English Language Proficiency. Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U. S. C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) Physical Standards. Must pass a pre-employment examination. See below for additional information. GRADE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the basic requirements above, all applicants must also meet one of the following grade requirements for a specific grade level. Associate Grade. None beyond the basic requirements. Full Grade. Two years of optometric practice or its equivalent. One year of approved residency training or its creditable equivalent acceptable to the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association is acceptable in lieu of the 2 years of practice.
Candidate must have demonstrated the professional competence and performance necessary to provide independently the full range of clinical optometric diagnosis and treatment for all the most prevalent types of vision dysfunctions and the detection and referral of patients with ocular disease or ocular manifestations of systemic disease. Intermediate Grade. Meets the requirements in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) below: (1) Four years of optometric practice or its equivalent.
One year of approved residency training or its creditable equivalent acceptable to the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association is acceptable in lieu of 2 years of practice. (2) The optometrist at this level has successfully passed the examinations of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry(3) Has achieved a high level of professional attainment Senior Grade. Meets the requirements for Intermediate grade and the requirements in paragraphs (1) and (2) below: (1) The optometrist at this level possesses such academic stature as would warrant a faculty appointment of a professional level in an approved school or college of optometry.
(2) Has demonstrated recognized superior professional attainment Reference : VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G5, Optometrist Qualification Standard Physical Requirements: In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U. S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
You can verify your education here: http: //ope. ed. gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http: //www. ed. gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog. html. Additional information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i. e. medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.
The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Read more Benefits Help 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.
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laws/regulations, the Planning process, and procedures to complete environmental compliance actions & conduct environmental investigations backssments. Learn more about this agency Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e. g. Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e. g. professional; philanthropic; religious;
spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized experience: GS-11 I have one year of specialized experience: Incumbent works with engineers and other environmental staff in the review, investigation, and resolution of water-resource related environmental problems and issues related to the USACE Civil Works Program (e. g. ecosystem restoration, impact backssment, cultural resources
coordination, & habitat design). Requires knowledge of several physical science disciplines, environmental laws and regulations, the Planning process, and procedures to complete environmental compliance actions and conduct environmental investigations and backssments.
Knowledge and experience of wetland science and performing wetland delineations highly desired. Incumbent will also take lead role on inter-agency coordination with resource agencies and participate in the collection of environmental sampling and field data (e. g. habitat and wildlife data, sediment sampling). Specialized experience GS-09: I have one year of specialized experience: performing the full scope of the major duties and functioning under some supervisory controls such as: Incumbent works with engineers and other environmental staff in the review, investigation, and resolution of water-resource related environmental problems and issues related to the USACE Civil Works Program (e.
g. ecosystem restoration, impact backssment, cultural resources coordination, & habitat design). Requires knowledge of several physical science disciplines, environmental laws and regulations, the Planning process, and procedures to complete environmental compliance actions and conduct environmental investigations and backssments.
Knowledge and experience of wetland science and performing wetland delineations highly desired. Incumbent will also take lead role on inter-agency coordination with resource agencies and participate in the collection of environmental sampling and field data (e. g. habitat and wildlife data, sediment sampling). Specialized experience GS-07: I have one year of specialized experience: performing the full scope of the major duties and functioning under the supervisory controls such as: Incumbent works with engineers and other environmental staff in the review, investigation, and resolution of water-resource related environmental problems and issues related to the USACE Civil Works Program (e.
g. ecosystem restoration, impact backssment, cultural resources coordination, & habitat design). Requires knowledge of several physical science disciplines, environmental laws and regulations, the Planning process, and procedures to complete environmental compliance actions and conduct environmental investigations and backssments. Knowledge and experience of wetland science and performing wetland delineations highly desired. Incumbent will also take lead role on inter-agency coordination with resource agencies and participate in the collection of environmental sampling and field data (e.
g. habitat and wildlife data, sediment sampling). Individual Occupational Requirements: General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401 (opm. gov) Ecology Series 0408 (opm. gov) Fish Biology Series 0482 (opm. gov) General Physical Science Series, 1301 (opm. gov) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Environmental Law and Regulatory Compliance Oral Communication Technical Competence Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.
S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U. S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: sites. ed. gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. 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. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. This is a bargaining unit position. Incentives may be included (relocation, recruitment, student loan repayment, advance leave accrual). Read more Benefits Help 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.
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