Summary About the Position: Performs work on a rotating basis in all phases of a full service Optical Fabrication Laboratory, where single vision and multifocal prescription eyewear such as eyeglasses, sunglasses, ballistic eyewear, flight goggles, gas mask inserts are fabricated and/or repaired on a production linebasis. Is the subject matter expert and works independently in all areas of production, Surface and Finish. Responsibilities Perform work on all phases of a full-service Optical Fabrication Laboratory. Interpret spectacle prescriptions showing eyewear specifications such as pupillary distance, temple length, eye size, cylinder power and sphere power, axis and similar data. Operate lens generator to achieve desired lens characteristics to avoid lens breakage while maintaining desired cylinder, sphere curves, and thickness. Applies optical theory to a wide variety of complex optical process to ensure proper requirements are met. Perform final inspection of a wide variety of finished eyewear for possible flaws or faulty workmanship. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 duties in the fabrication of single vision and multifocal prescription eyewear. I am skilled in performing edger room processes to include calibration, sizing adjustments for high power lenses and different materials, changing cutter inserts and, calibrating lens edger for proper size and safety bevel placement. I work under close 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 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 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. 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. Certification through the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) is desired.