Hearing & Vision Tester - Baltimore Health Department

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$31,320.00 - $32,729.00 Annually

$31,320.00 Annually

A Hearing and Vision Tester (10 Months) tests the hearing and vision of school children in Baltimore City. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week. Work is performed in school room settings where there is minimal exposure to environmental hazards. Work requires carrying heavy audio and/or visual testing equipment in and out of school buildings.

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

• Education: Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• AND
• Experience: Have one year of experience providing services to children or families in a health, education or social services setting.
• OR
• Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver’s license or an equivalent driver’s license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.

• Final date to receive applications: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

• Ability to learn the objectives and techniques of a hearing and vision testing program.
• Ability to learn the skills required to operate the Audiometer, Good-Lite, Snellen Vision Chart and other vision screening equipment.
• Ability to work quickly and thoroughly.
• Ability to establish satisfactory relations with and solicit cooperation from children.
• Ability to deal effectively with school principals, nurses and teachers.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained es.org.

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered…