VISION AND HEARING SCREENING TECHNICIAN **REPOST**

Introduction RECRUITMENT REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY./n GRADE ASTD7 LOCATION OF POSITION MDH, Carroll County Health Department/nWestminster, MD 21157/n Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this part-time contractual position is to function as a Vision and Hearing Screening Technician at the full performance level of vision and hearing screening work for a Carroll County health department. This position will maintain vision and hearing equipment and supplies and notify the Vision and Hearing Administrative Specialist and/or MCH supervisor of equipment issues. This position will also assist the Administrative Specialist and/or MCH Supervisor in scheduling and rescheduling screening dates for public and non-public schools, daycares and community activities. This position does not supervise staff but may provide advice and guidance to other Vision and Hearing Screening staff. This position will work up to 24 hours per week./n MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. /nExperience: One year of experience operating audiometric and vision screening equipment in a vision and hearing screening program. /nNotes:/n1. Candidates may substitute experience operating audiometric and vision screening equipment in a vision and hearing screening program on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education./n2.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience as a non-commissioned officer in Optometrist and Audiologist classifications or Optometristor Audiologist specialty codes in the Optometry and Audiology field of workon a year-for-year basis for the required experience./n LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employeesin this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland./n SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Candidates for this classification may be given a medical examination and required to demonstrate the ability to perform the work required of the position prior to appointment./n SELECTION PROCESS Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview)./nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing formation submitted after this date will not be added./nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application./nCandidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies./n BENEFITS Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract, and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits./n/nYou can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits./n/nLeave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12-month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year./n FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted./nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested informationto 410-333-5689.Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time./nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251./nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 ./nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258./nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country./nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply./nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity./n

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