VA
$60,184 – $78,214
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
VCS is hiring an experienced optician to run the optical shop at a VA medical center, fitting eyewear, processing orders, and coordinating with clinical teams to serve veterans. The role combines patient-facing retail support with technical optical work and inventory management.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Minimum 1 year of experience as an optician
- High school diploma or GED
- Current valid REAL ID
- Ability to work independently
- Prescription interpretation and discrepancy identification
- Optical verification and quality assurance skills
- Proficiency with optical equipment and measurement tools