Optometrist, CF- California State Prison, Corcoran (COR)

Job Description and Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 19, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

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.

Duty Statement

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited school of optometry.
• A current California State License to practice optometry.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of optometry.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, staff, and the public.
• Ability to operate and maintain various optical equipment.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

The monthly part-time salary range for this position is $7,004.70 to $9,287.10.

Schedule

This part-time position will be working 36 hours per week.

About the Role

This position is located at Corcoran State Prison, in Corcoran, Kings County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 084-213-7971-918. Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application.

Requirements

No specific requirements are mentioned in the job posting.

Skills

No specific skills are mentioned in the job posting.