About this opportunity
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Executive Director Optometry opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Summary
Are you ready to shape the future of Optometry care for our Nation's Veterans? The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Executive Director for Optometry - providing national leadership for programs - policies - and initiatives across VHA. Join us in advancing high-quality - accessible - and innovative eye care for Veterans nationwide.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 09/30/2026. REFERENCES: VA Regulations - specifically VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G-5 Optometrist Qualification Standard 0662 - effective December 19 - 2025. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements. In order to qualify for this position - you must meet the following:
Basic Requirements
FOR Executive Director Optometry U.S. Citizen Education
Degree of doctor of optometry resulting from a course of education in optometry
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools or colleges approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
Approved schools are the United States and Canadian schools or colleges of optometry listed as accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) - in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed
Licensure and Registration
Optometrists must possess a current - full and unrestricted license to practice optometry - and maintain a current registration in a state - territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia that requires successful passage of all parts of National Board of Examiners in Optometry intended for basic licensure
The Optometrist must maintain current registration in the state of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active - current licensure
Residency Training
Optometrist must have successfully completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of VA in an accredited post-graduate training program - or have comparable experience - as described below: Approved residencies are those with accredited or within pre-accredited status by the ACOE - in the list published for the year the residency was completed OR Two years of licensed clinical optometric practice in the United States consisting of active involvement in the management of medically complex patients
Board Certification
Attending Optometrists must be board certified by The American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry (ABCMO) or The American Board of Optometry (ABO)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Possess truly outstanding professional clinical ability in optometry
demonstrated by previous experience as a be capable of affording the facility Director and appropriate Chief of Service or higher at a complex facility
proven experience in delivering the benefits of their professional experience and counsel
and be capable of rendering such professional optometric services as may be required in maintaining the highest possible level of medical care in VA facilities
Be capable - when applicable - to serve as the didactic representatives of optometric or other appropriate affiliated schools or colleges and to accept responsibility for - and direction of - the educational training of optometric residents or students (if present) in their specialty DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess extensive leadership experience in the health care arena sufficient to qualify for the equivalent of a senior executive equivalent position within the Federal service
In addition - the incumbent is broadly acquainted with clinical treatment modalities - administrative and clinical support systems and is knowledgeable about multifaceted health care delivery systems
Leadership experience at a national or regional level showing a broad scope of responsiblity
In addition to basic requirements - executive core qualifications are required for this position
Typically - these qualifications would be gained through education - experience and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in responsible management/executive level assignments in health care at a national or Network level - equivalent positions in a hospital/network/regional office or allied medical care facility - or executive positions in an academic institution
An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position
To meet the minimum qualifications - applicants must possess all of the necessary requirements for this position - you MUST SHOW in your RESUME that you possess the five Mandatory Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) outlined below
Eligibility will be based on clear and concise accomplishments that emphasize your level of responsibilities - scope and complexity of programs managed - program accomplishments (with results) - policy initiatives and level of contacts
Applicants can obtain a sample resume along with additional information regarding the Executive Core Qualifications on the Internet at
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EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government - commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law - and commitment to serve the American people
ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources - budget effectively - cut wasteful spending - and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades
ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge - ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality
ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision - mission - and goals - and to drive a high-performance - high accountability culture
This includes - when necessary - the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable
ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results - and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
Duties
This is not a virtual position
4-Year 7306 appointment with potential for re-appointment (not guaranteed) This is a Pay Table 4 Tier 2 position
Salary range is $145 -000 to $295 -000
NOTE: Exceptions to the salary cap must be approved
Work schedule: Monday - Friday - 40 hours per week Relocation Incentives: May Be Authorized Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Relocation Expenses: Authorized The Executive Director (ED) - Optometry serves as senior and principal advisor to the Chief Officer - Specialty Care Services - Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Clinical Services - Deputy Under Secretary for Health (DUSH) - and Under Secretary for Health (USH) - on all policies and procedures pertaining to delivery of services - assessment of services - and outcome analysis relating to optometry programs and initiatives
The ED - Optometry - collaborates with the Executive Director for Ophthalmology to form VA's Eye Care Services and with DOD to ensure a consistent approach to delivering eye care services to veterans - with services provided through the Vision Center of Excellence
Additionally - the incumbent collaborates with Network and Medical Center Directors to ensure that top-quality optometry healthcare delivery services are made available - immediately accessible - and efficiently provided to eligible veterans as clinically indicated
The ED - Optometry develops short- and long-term goals - objectives - priorities - and plans for the programs - consistent with VA's and VHA's missions - strategies - and goals.
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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
Who can apply
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