VA Connecticut Healthcare System is seeking a full-time Supervisory Health Technician for the West Haven Campus. The position is part of the Surgical Services and is located at West Haven, CT.
The Supervisory Health Technician (Ophthalmology) is considered to be above the full performance level performing higher level duties described in this standard with one year of experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level.
Duties may include, but are not limited to: Ability to work with a team to provide technical guidance, plan, organize, and coordinate activities of the Health Technician (Ophthalmology) in order to effectively complete job duties of assignments such as distributing workload, monitoring the status and progress of work, monitoring accuracy of work, etc. Ability to communicate effectively in order to meet program objectives.
This may include preparing reports in various formats and presenting data to various organizational levels. Ability to assist in Health Technician (Ophthalmology) development, outcome management, and strategic planning. Ability to act as liaison between Health Technicians (Ophthalmology) to resolve informal employee complaints and concerns.
Assists and performs all duties and responsibilities of GS5-9 health technician ophthalmology, including, but not limited to testing using various optical equipment. Records Management: On a consistent basis, write patient notes in a timely manner and in the proper format according to VA policy. Will be expected to adhere to business rules of completing encounters and notes. Enter consults in a timely manner in accordance with accepted practices of the medical center.
Proper hygiene and infection controls must be maintained at all times. Universal precautions for employee protection are used during the performance of the Heath Technician's duties in relation to the cleaning and processing of reusable medical equipment (RME) and the performance of assisting with eye injections and oculoplastic procedures. Health Technicians (Ophthalmology) must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C.742(d) and 38 U.S.C. 7407(d).
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Day Tour Compressed/Flexible: Not eligible Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 689-F08533 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).
In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay. Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
William.Bernard@va.gov · 203 932-5711 X18234
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $80099 – $104123/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-13.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
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