OPTOMETRIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY - VALLEY STATE PRISON, CHOWCHILLA
Company: State of California
Location: Fresno
Posted on: September 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Under the general direction of the Receiver's Medical Executive,
the Optometrist, Correctional Facility, conducts examinations of
the eye using observation and instruments to determine visual
acuity and perception, focus, and coordination to diagnose diseases
and other abnormalities for the patient. Maintains order and
supervises the conduct of inmates and protects and maintains the
safety of persons and property.
To view the duty statement for this position, click on the duty
statement link.
Minimum Qualifications :
Possession of a valid license to practice optometry in the State of
California and Two years of experience in the practice of
optometry.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty
Statement .
Working Conditions
Travel may be required.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the
Class Specification.
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-443101
Position #(s):
919-213-7971-918
Working Title:
Optometrist, Correctional Facility - Valley State Prison,
Chowchilla
Classification:
OPTOMETRIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY $5,289.20 - $7,012.60
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Madera County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Part Time - 7/10 Time
Facility:
Valley State Prison
Department Information
Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community
reintegration through education, treatment and active participation
in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in
our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be
drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing
education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice
programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the
California Correctional Health Care Services are committed to
building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are
determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse
communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural
backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud
to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase
representation at all levels of the Department.
CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance
public safety and promote successful community reintegration
through education, treatment and active participation in
rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents
establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the
department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and
communities.
CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to
provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse
correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing,
mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity
while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of
which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.
Commitment to California Model
CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which
will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the
incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that
leverages national and international best practices to address
longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution
working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying
workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated.
Additionally, the California Model improves success of the
decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the
community.
This advertisement is for an Optometrist, CF position(s) located at
Valley State Prison in Chowchilla, CA , located in Madera
County.
Please write the position number on your application:
919-213-7971-918.
Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through
email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your
application.
This position is Part Time - 7/10 Time (.70), working 28 hours per
week . The monthly salary range for this position is $5289.20 to
$7012.60
Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers
Special Requirements
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you
submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume,
or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be
excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not
limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student
identification number, driver's license number (unless required),
basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital
status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of
applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID
number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license
number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to
interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum
Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial
transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be
required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does
not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld
from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible
to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may
file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are
required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing
Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to
appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis
testing/evaluation thereafter.
Pursuant to the Public Health Orders ( Guidance for the Use of Face
Coverings and State and Local Correctional Facilities and Detention
Centers Health Care Worker Vaccination Requirement) issued by the
California Department of Public Health and the directive Mandatory
COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing for Institution Staff issued by the
Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR), all staff
assigned to this post/position may be required to show evidence of
full vaccination and booster for COVID-19, absent an approved
reasonable medical or religious accommodation precluding them from
vaccination.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received
or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR)
Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for
the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/8/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for
lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP
eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or
have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if
available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority;
therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in
the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are
eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be
considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified
applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection
process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in
the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your
Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or
required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job
Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically
through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When
submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the
Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not
apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be
submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required
documents to:
California Correctional Health Care Services
Attn: Dana Foster, Cert Unit
Regional Human Resources - Central
PO Box 5359
Fresno , CA 93755
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required
documents at:
California Correctional Health Care Services
Dana Foster, Cert Unit
Regional Human Resources - Central
PO Box 5359
Fresno , CA 93755
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your
application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely
may not be considered for this job:
License : Possession of a current/valid license as an Optometrist
in California. (Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be
admitted to the examination, but they must secure the required
license before they will be considered eligible for
appointment.)
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring
interview process must request the necessary accommodations if
scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the
time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding
reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed
on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's
relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of
experience, the following factors will provide the basis for
competitively evaluating each candidate:
Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive
workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website,
www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov .
Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California
Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the
California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website at
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx
.
This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit
eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit,
time base and length of appointment.
Information on the benefits and protections provided to public
employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR
website at
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx
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Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions
regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is
available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers
Human Resources Contact:
Dana Foster
(559) 221-3270
dana.foster@cdcr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Lucy Daza
(559) 665-6100
lucy.daza@cdcr.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the
interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable
Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)
to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Coordinator
(916) 691-6035
CCHCS_Disability_Management_Unit@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922
(Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is
reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Information #1
Examination Information
To obtain list eligibility for the Optometrist, CF classification,
before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass
the CalCareers examination.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all,
regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and
physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave,
gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information,
marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status,
national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex
(includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical
conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a
drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be
expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the
use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the
rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in
public servants.
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