PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY SUPERVISOR I

Position/Program Information

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

EXAM NUMBER:
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 a pplications 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 HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov 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 County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website , 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.

The Employment Information document can be viewed by copying and pasting the URL http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf into a web browser search bar or click on the following link: County of Los Angeles Employment Information .

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone : (323) 659-6546
Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov

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ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546
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