Optometrist, Correctional Facility - Wasco State Prison (WSP)

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.

About the Role

This part-time position will be working 24 hours per week. The monthly part-time salary range for this position is $4,669.80 to $6,191.40.

Qualifications

• Current California Optometry License
• Experience in correctional facilities preferred
• Knowledge of correctional facility policies and procedures

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

The monthly part-time salary range for this position is $4,669.80 to $6,191.40.

Schedule

This part-time position will be working 24 hours per week.