PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY SUPERVISOR I

Salary : $98,275.68 - $132,439.68 Annually

Location : Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type : Full time

Job Number : PH5001D

Department : PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date : 01 / 18 / 2024

Position / Program Information

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD AND UPDATE BULLETIN INFORMATION.

EXAM NUMBER : PH5001D

PH5001D

FIRST DAY OF FILING :

Friday, January 19, 2024 at 8 : 30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT :

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

No out-of-class Experience will be accepted.

Position Information : Provides technical and administrative supervision of a public health laboratory unit performing standardized tests within a specialty or across specialty lines.

Classification Standards :

Positions allocable to this class exercise full supervisory authority in both technical and administrative matters over a group of Public Health Microbiologists and auxiliary personnel assigned to a laboratory unit.

Incumbents have responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all the work of such units under the general direction of a Public Health Microbiology Supervisor II.

Public Health Microbiology Supervisors I assure that requested tests on all specimens submitted are conducted by appropriate subordinate personnel within stipulated time limits following exact, carefully prescribed procedures.

Although incumbents may occasionally perform the work of their subordinates, their primary role requires their expediting the work of subordinates by improved planning and organization of the work.

As an extension of this responsibility for improving laboratory operations, incumbents supervise a search of the literature for information about new or improved test methods, instruments, reagents or other material or supplies which way produce accurate and reliable test results more quickly and efficiently than the present system.

Incumbents supervise the set up and conduct of controlled experiments to determine the feasibility of such proposals and make recommendations to laboratory management on the basis of their findings.

Although Public Health Microbiology Supervisors I may delegate this type research and trial experimentation activity to responsible subordinate microbiologists, they retain responsibility for writing the detailed, step-by-step procedures for inclusion in the laboratory's manual an test performance, reagent preparation, the calibration, maintenance, and trouble shooting of equipment and related matters.

Incumbents are responsible for the training and evaluation of all personnel in their unit and for effectively recommending disciplinary action and the adjustment of grievances.

They also plan, organize, and direct implementation of the on-the-job training which is provided Public Health Microbiologist trainees in their units and consult with and instruct professional personnel from medical laboratories in the community who seek assistance in the proper conduct of tests in which the public health laboratory is considered expert.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans and organizes the work of a public health laboratory unit to ensure that all authorized tests requested are conducted expeditiously in line with established time limits and quality control requirements.
• Schedules and assigns personnel to work stations within the unit on the basis of actual work loads, the number of employees available, their qualifications, the extent of their training in the procedures involved, legal requirements, and other such factors.
• Orients new employees and approved trainees to the overall operations of the laboratory unit, and trains or supervises their training in the specific procedures which the unit is responsible for performing safely and accurately.
• Evaluates the work of all personnel assigned to the unit and counsels with them on steps they may need to take to improve their performance;

recommends or initiates disciplinary action and the adjustment of employee grievances.

Supervises the search of technical publications and other literature in the field to identify new equipment, methods, materials, or items of supply which appear to warrant investigative tryout;

supervises the set up and conduct of controlled experiments to evaluate the feasibility or adaptability of the product or procedures into regular laboratory use.

Prepares or finalizes in written form detailed, step-by-step instructions covering all procedures approved for laboratory use whether for test performance, the preparation of reagents or other compounds or solutions, the calibration, maintenance, and trouble-shooting of equipment, and related matters;

maintains such procedures in manual form for common reference.

• Implements and maintains within the laboratory unit an effective program to assure adherence to prescribed quality control procedures, the proper calibration and maintenance of equipment, and the preparation and maintenance of legally required records and reports.
• Plans, schedules, and supervises the instruction of professional personnel from medical laboratories in the community who have been referred or seek assistance in the proper conduct of test procedures in which the public health laboratory is recognized as expert.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements :

Two (2) years of work experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Public Health Microbiologist I* in an approved laboratory .

In the County of Los Angeles a Public Health Microbiologist I is defined as a certified Public Health Microbiologist who performs a variety of standardized public health laboratory tests within a specialized area (such as bacteriology, virology, serology, or parasitology) or across specialty lines.

Certificate(s) and License(s) Required : A Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the California State Department of Public Health.

Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required certificate(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required certificate as specified in the Requirements.

A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

The required license / certification MUST be active and unrestricted or you application will not be accepted.

Physical Class :

2 - Light : Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting.

Considerable walking may be involved.

Special Requirement Information :

An approved laboratory is defined as a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified laboratory.

Desirable Qualifications :

Additional points will be awarded for experience in excess of the Minimum Requirements.

Additional Information

Examination Content :

Once we have determined that you meet our experience and certificate requirements, the examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information and desirable qualifications information submitted at the time of filing weighted 100%.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of experience) to be added on the Eligible Register.

Passing this examination and being added on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

Eligibility Information : The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

Complete applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the list of eligible candidates accordingly.

Vacancy Information : The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

Available Shift : Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Application and Filing Information :

Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and / or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent to within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of 5 : 00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing as you may be required to verify your email address.

This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on the , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts.

This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Applicants must submit their completed applications before 5 : 00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing.

Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this job bulletin.

For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job / position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work and duties performed.

If your application is incomplete, it will be REJECTED.

Important Notes :

• Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
• Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and / or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements.

In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted.

Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE .

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries :

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

You may refer to their website for more information regarding the reopening of some libraries with limited hours throughout Los Angles County.

Social Security Number : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

Do Not Share User ID, Email, And Password :

All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

COVID-19 Vaccination : All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.

Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

Fair Chance Employer : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.

The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).

If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.

All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.

The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) : The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States.

The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race.

We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

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Department Contact Name : Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone : (323) 659-6546

Department Contact E-mail : [email protected]

California Relay Services Phone : (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone : (323) 659-6546

Teletype Phone : (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

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Your Responsibilities :

1. Completing Your Application :

a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application.

Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job.

If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.

c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting.

International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards.

Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.

2. Requirements on Job Posting :

a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time.

b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting.

The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.

c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.

3. Application Deadline : All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided.

Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed.

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This can be done at any time.

5. Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Policy :

a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting.

The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential.

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Any other use of this Online Job Employment Application System, including without limitation any copying, downloading, translating, decompiling, or reverse engineering of the system, data, or related software, shall be a violation of the Use Disclaimer.

Test Preparation : Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at / .

Additional resources may be listed on the job posting.

• Veteran's Credit : In all open competitive examinations, a veteran's credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions : During a declared war;
• or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976;
• or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom;
• or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit.

A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.

This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service.

A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference.

Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran's credit. More information available at :

Accreditation Information : Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources.

Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references.

Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

AICE). More information is available at : and

Background Check : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment.

The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).

I f asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Career Planning : Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available.

To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at

Benefit Information : Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013.

It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.

45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 : All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA / Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator.

Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting.

The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity : It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.

The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.

Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program : In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.

e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations.

Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested.

Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.

Social Security Act of 2004 : Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security.

The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement.

For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the website , or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213.

Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.

Employment Eligibility Information : Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.

The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.

0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics.

COVID-19 VACCINATION : Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions / classifications may be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.

Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

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Experience Requirements :

Do you have two (2) years of work experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Public Health Microbiologist I* in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified laboratory?

In the County of Los Angeles a Public Health Microbiologist I is a certified Public Health Microbiologist who performs a variety of standardized public health laboratory tests within a specialized area (such as bacteriology, virology, serology, or parasitology) or across specialty lines.

If Yes, the experience to meet the requirements will be verified through the application submitted. Make sure to describe the experience in detail on your application.

Certification Requirement :

Do you have a Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the California State Department of Public Health?

If YES, you MUST ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required certification, the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required certification as specified in the Requirements.

No information regarding the certification will lead to your application being rejected as incomplete.

• Yes, I have attached a copy of my certificate issued by the California State Department of Public Health to my application.
• Yes, I will email a copy of my certificate issued by the California State Department of Public Health to [email protected].

gov within 15 calendar days of my application submission.

Not applicable.

Required Question