Summary This position is located in the Eyeglass Laboratory at the VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The primary function of this position is to perform basic duties involved in the optical fabrication and manufacturing process. Responsibilities PRIMARY DUTIES Assist in the production of eyeglasses throughout the assigned areas of the OFL (Optical Fabrication Laboratory). Manufacture ophthalmic prescription eyeglasses with assistance and apply quality control measures at each station. The finished lenses will be approved or rejected with review by Prescription Eyeglass Maker Inspector. Demonstrate proper work methods from onset of getting a lens blank to the final finished eyeglasses. Follow the instructions received from the Prescription Eyeglass Maker Supervisor for area assignment in the OFL and correctly perform the required assignment tasks to produce prescription eyeglasses. Performs safe operation of all machinery and equipment involved in eyeglass production including proper and regular training in safety procedures and proper operation of the optical equipment. Maintain open and ongoing communication concerning the status and operations of the optical fabrication equipment with the Prescription Eyeglass Maker Inspector, Prescription Eyeglass Maker Shepherd, Prescription Eyeglass Supervisor, and Optical Lab Manager. Apply processes and procedures for the efficient operation of the optical laboratory fabrication equipment and assure that maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with local, network and national VA policies. Complies with safety and housekeeping rules and ensures that assigned areas of the OFL are properly cleaned and maintained daily. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): ???????Not approved Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Performs tasks normally requiring moderate physical exertion, including occasionally lifting of up to 50 pounds. Work includes periods of standing for long periods on concrete floors, stooping, crouching, bending, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching, and walking for up to twelve (12) hours in a given day. Heavy lifting (over 50 pounds) and strenuous exertion is occasionally necessary. The incumbent is standing or walking most of the time. The position requires manual dexterity. Incumbent must have the ability to maintain a high degree of mental alertness and concentration for up to twelve hours at a time. The work is performed inside in a clean and air-conditioned manufacturing area. The manufacturing setting requires particular attention to safety and emergency procedures in the case of injury or exposure to personnel. This includes assuring staff are educated and trained in proper operation of machinery and what to do in the event of an injury or emergency. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
