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VISION AND HEARING SCREENING TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #14-999999-727

GRADE

5

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Queen Anne's County Health Department

School Health Services Clinical Division

206 North Commerce Street

Centreville, MD  21617

 

Main Purpose of Job

The Contractual Vision and Hearing Screening Technician Trainee is the entry level of vision and hearing screening work in a local health department.  The purpose of this position is to protect and promote the health of school-aged children in Queen Anne's County in both the public and private sectors by assisting in the annual vision and hearing screenings within the school systems as assigned.  The individual in this position is the trainee level learning to conduct hearing and vision screening tests for preschool and school-aged children in Queen Anne's County.  The incumbent will also be trained to conduct hearing and vision screening tests to school children who may be developmentally, physically, or mentally disabled.  The successful candidate should have experience working with preschool and school-aged children.  This is a full-time contractual seasonal position.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education:    Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalence certificate.

Experience:  None.

NOTE:

Applicants 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is preferred that the successful candidate have experience working with preschool and school-aged children.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Candidates appointed to positions in 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants may be given a medical examination and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the work required of the position prior to appointment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. 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. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.

BENEFITS

This is a full-time contractual position with no benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application to: DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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