NJ Civil Service Navigator

OPHTHALMOLOGIST

Code: 02581 Local Unclassified

Ophthalmologist is an unclassified local-government title, filled by appointment and outside the tenure protections that cover the competitive ranks.

Eligibility comes down to a professional license.

How to apply

  • No exam
    This title is not filled by examination

    Non-competitive, unclassified, and Senior Executive Service titles are appointed directly by the hiring agency rather than through a civil service exam. Apply directly to the agency below.

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.

Examples of work

  • Examines patient for symptoms indicative of organic or congenital ocular disorders.
  • Determines nature and extent of injury or disorder, using a variety of tests to determine vision loss.
  • Prescribes and administers medications and performs surgery if needed.
  • Directs remedial activities to aid in regaining vision or to utilize sight remaining by writing prescriptions for corrective glasses and instructing patient in eye exercises.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

License

Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New Jersey.

Applicants must be certified as a member by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of accepted principles of ophthalmology and its practices.
  • Ability to diagnose and treat eye defects and prescribe corrective eyeglasses or medication.
  • Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
  • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.