Public Health Microbiology Supervisor II
Public Health Microbiology Supervisor II
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Position/Program Information
- EXAM NUMBER:
PH5004BTYPE OF RECRUITMENT:Open Competitive Job OpportunityFIRST DAY OFFILING:
Thursday May 9 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.No outofclass experience will be accepted.
DEFINITION:
Directs through subordinate supervising microbiologists the technical and administrative activities of several public health laboratory units.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class work under the general supervision of the Director and Assistant Director of the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories. Incumbents direct the activities of a single division of the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories comprised of several laboratory units each headed by a Public Health Microbiology Supervisor I and ancillary functions. Public Health Microbiology Supervisors II are responsible for analyzing and evaluating the operational needs and effectiveness of the units under their direction redistributing personnel as necessary to meet fluctuating work load requirements and counseling firstline supervisors in planning and organizing the work of their individual laboratories in training their personnel and in establishing and maintaining quality standards of performance uniformity of procedures development of improved procedures the standardized reporting of results and similar matters. Essential Job Functions
- Directs the work of several Public Health Microbiology Supervisors I assesses the workload in their respective laboratory units and determines the most equitable distribution of professional and ancillary personnel necessary to meet current demands.
Establishes and maintains within the laboratory units directed an effective program for the training and development of personnel designed to satisfy both employee and organizational needs.
Plans develops and implements with approval of superiors uniform standards and other criteria according to which individual employee and unit performance can be realistically evaluated.
Evaluates the performance of subordinate Public Health Microbiology Supervisors and through them the performance of technologists and ancillary personnel; counsels subordinates on steps they may need to take to improve performance.
Functions as a resource for subordinate supervisors; consults with and guides them in the selection of alternative solutions to varied administrative and technical problems including personnel problems.
Recommends purchase of new or additional equipment for use in divisional laboratory units writes justifications and specifications and gathers statistical data to support requests.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
One 1 year of experience at the level of Public Health Microbiology Supervisor I*.
LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED:- Public Health Microbiologists certificate issued by the California State Department of Public Health.**
- A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to perform jobrelated essential functions may be required.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 Light This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties related to the requirements within your online job application under the Experience area.
*Experience at the level ofPublic Health Microbiology Supervisor Iis defined as provides technical and administrative supervision of a public health laboratory unit performing standardized tests within a specialty or across specialty lines.
**For information on how to obtain the letter/certificate from the California State Department of Public Health verifying eligibility to work as a public health microbiologist click on the link below: required license and certification MUST be current/active and unrestrictedor your application will not be accepted.- Applicants must ensure the License and Certificate Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required license and certifications number date of issue date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Minimum Requirements on your application at the time of filing or email the information to within fifteen 15 calendar days of filing or your application may be rejected.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:- Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of Training and Experience based on application information desirable qualifications and supplementalquestionnaire at the time of filingweighted 100.Applicants must meet the requirements described above at the time of filing and achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register.Passing this examination and being added to 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 Eligible Register 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.HOW TO APPLY:Applications must be filedONLINE 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 towithin fifteen 15 calendar days from application submission.
Apply online by clicking on the greenApplybutton located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT deadline 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 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.
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you haveclearlyshown that you meet theMINIMUMREQUIREMENTS.Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education include names and addresses of schools attended dates attended degree(s) received and degree major. For each job held give the name and address of your employer your job/position title start and end dates the number of hours worked per week and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete the application will beREJECTED.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.
- FALSIFICATIONof any information may result in DISQUALIFICATIONorRESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
- UtilizingVERBIAGE 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 RESUMEor 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. Check the website for updated information at .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 AND PASSWORD:All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
ANTIRACISM 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 Antiracism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities 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.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 historyunless 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.Department Contact Name:Exam AnalystDepartment Contact Phone:Exam Number:PH5004BCalifornia Relay Services Phone:ADA Coordinator Phone:Teletype Phone:Alternate Teletype Phone:
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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 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 and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is 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 conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952.
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
