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Supervisory Optometrist (Clinical)

Location:
Type: Tribal
Salary Range: $85,900 to $107,300 / Per Year
Open Period: 11/27/2017 to 9/30/2018
Summary: THIS POSITION IS A TRIBAL (NON-FEDERAL) EMPLOYMENT-- Our mission is to build and promote trust in all levels of our organization. Tohono O'odham tradition and culture provides the focus for all our efforts. Respect for employees, the public and our people is essential. United effort as one organization. Strategies to provide continuous improvement for our nation. Trust and transparency is built from focusing on all of these aspects of our mission statement.

This position exercises full delegated supervisory responsibilities and authorities for directing, planning, organizing, reviewing and evaluating the Optometry program and personnel administration of the Optometry staff. Provides administrative and technical supervision and identifies challenges, prioritizes efforts, develops expectations for eye care services at multiple clinics.
Duties: This position is located within the Tohono O'odham Nation Sells Hospital. This position may require 50% travel to any of the four (4) TONHC Health Care Facilities. The incumbent works as the Chief Optometrist to direct the TONHC Optometry Program, providing clinical, technical, supervisory and administrative direction and leadership for all the professional eye care services provided to the patients of the Tohono O'odham Nation. This position reports to the Clinical Director.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: • Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) accredited by the Council on Optometric Education. • One year of professional Optometrist experience equivalent to at least GS-11 that demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the position to be filled. Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements: • Current License to practice optometry in a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory is required. • Upon recommendation for hire a criminal background and National FBI fingerprint check is required to determine suitability for hire. • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years). • Must submit 39-month driving record with employment application. • Must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles. • Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham Language and English as a condition of employment.
Work Type: Permanent, Full
Announcement #: 3055
Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals
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Name: JOHNS, OLIVIA