About the Position: This position is located within the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, DCA, Logistics Division, Vision Readiness, Optical Fabrication at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The position is responsible for leading, directing, coordinating and managing branch functions for production of multi-vision and single-vision spectacle eyewear for the southeast region consisting of nine states.
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. 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. 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 an Prescription Eyeglass Maker Leader without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex Prescription Eyeglass Maker activities within a facility. I am skilled in the following: I have the ability to perform most difficult and complex fabrication of prescription eyeglasses and other eyewear such as sunglasses, gas masks, and inserts; receiving prescriptions and sorting and traying work tickets for processing; and skills in utilizing machinery to prepare lenses for edging. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal Supervision 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: The work requires standing, stooping, bending and reaching. Depending on daily assignment may sit or stand for extended periods of time. Close eye and hand coordination is required. The incumbent must frequently handle objects weighing up to 10 Pounds and occasionally objects weighing up to 65 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed in a well-lighted ventilated Optical Fabrication laboratory. Hands are subjected to minor cuts, bruises or abrasions and burns. May be required to wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas of the laboratory.
Perform a variety of duties involved in the fabrication of prescription eye glasses and other eyewear such as sunglasses, gas masks, inserts, etc.
Receive prescriptions from the Customer Service Department within the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital (GLWACH).
Operate Management Software, Optivision for operation of lab equipment using Automated Blocking machinery to prepare lenses for edging.
Perform an 100% quality assurance checks utilizing ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards on completed eyeglasses.
Sort and tray work tickets (DD-771) for processing.
Assemble frames and attach pieces.
Adjust lenses and frames to correct alignment.