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Los Angeles, CA - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 92404 - 117941

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position/Program Information


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


TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

EXAM NUMBER:
PH4999C

FIRST DAY OF FILING:
Wednesday March 22 2023 at 8:30 A.M. (PT)

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

DEFINITION:
Performs a variety of standardized public health laboratory tests within a specialized area (such as bacteriology virology serology or parasitology) or across specialty lines.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class work under the supervision of supervisory public health laboratory personnel in a general or a specialized public health laboratory unit. Incumbents are responsible for the accurate performance on a volume basis of a group of standardized tests assigned to a laboratory unit and/or an individual workstation. Although varying in their complexity the tests conducted by Public Health Microbiologists are standardized with the procedures prescribed by laboratory management. These procedures are available to Public Health Microbiologists I in written form either in a procedures manual a textbook or other document. Public Health Microbiologists are specifically trained in the performance of each test and are not permitted to function independently until they have satisfactorily demonstrated not only that they can correctly perform the test but also that they understand the scientific principles on which the test is based. Public Health Microbiologists are accountable for the validity and reliability of all tests results obtained. Such accountability extends not only to their following exact procedures in test performance but in the calibration of all instruments used and the quality control of other variables which might affect the results such as reagents or other solutions or materials. Incumbents use judgment in the conduct of the laboratory tests assigned them; they not only measure quantities of specimen and other solutions or materials used and perform mathematical calculations they must also evaluate or interpret their findings at each step in the test process and determine that such finding are consistent with overall clinical symptoms indicated by the attending physician. When findings do not appear to be consistent with the clinical symptoms indicated by physician Public Health Microbiologists I may communicate with the physician directly or through their supervisors in an effort to resolve apparent discrepancies. Public Health Microbiologists instruct approved trainees and newly hired microbiologists in all aspects of their work.

Essential Job Functions

Conducts specialized parasitology examinations to identify ova worms and protozoa present in fecal microbiological examinations for the detection and identification of viral agents utilizing live host systems such as tissue cultures embryonated eggs and suckling and adult white mice; examines brain material from various animals for suspected and identifies fungi of medical significance by correlating information derived from stained smears wet mounts biochemical patterns and colony microbiological examinations of body fluids discharges secretions and blood specimens to determine the presence of mycobacteria gonorrhea typhoid salmonella shigella and related organisms and of foods suspected of causing food serological laboratory examinations including agglutination precipitation absorption immunofluorescence and complement fixation tests in connection with the detection and control of syphilis and other specific biochemical tests on blood blood plasma urine and other body fluids to determine the presence and quantity of specific metabolic substances and performs such hematological procedures as electrophoresis complete blood counts blood sedimentation rates hemoglobin determinations and laboratory instruments following prescribed methods and performs other quality control procedures to assure the operational accuracy of equipment and test reproducibility; performs firstline maintenance on such benchlevel instruction on the detailed aspects of assignments to approved trainees newly hired microbiologists and professional personnel from medical laboratories in the community who have been referred or seek assistance in the proper conduct of test procedures.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A current Public Health Microbiologists certificate* issued by the California State Department of PublicHealth.**

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*
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: 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 stopping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
The experience listed below must be work experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.

  • Experience utilizing software programs such as Microsoft Office (word excel power point or access) to create documents reports databases flow charts etc.
  • Experience in a research clinical or public health laboratory.
  • Experience with laboratory techniques including microscopy gel electrophoresis nucleic acid extraction polymerase chain reaction (PCR) DNA sequencing etc.
  • Experience using diagnostic testing methodologies to include limitations of testing reference methods appropriate test utilization and test interpretation.
  • Experience using diagnostic testing methodologies for bacterial serotyping water and dairy sample testing.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Training and Experience based upon application information desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filingweighted 100.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register.

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.

Complete applications will be processed on an asreceived basis. No person may compete for this examination more than once in a twelve 12 month period.

VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting Eligible Register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Healthas they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT
Any

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by mail fax or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information if any must be submitted with your application online or within fifteen 15 calendar days from application submission to

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline 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 greenApply button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants must submit their completed applications by 5:00 p.m. PST on the last day of filing.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. Fill out the application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly 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 beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and description of work and duties performed. If your application and/or supplemental questionnaire is/are incomplete the application will beREJECTED.

**In order to receive credit for any required certifications you must attach a legible copy of the certificate/letter with your application online at the time of filing or within fifteen 15 calendar days from application submission to

Failure to provide complete accurateinformation willimpact the assessment of your qualifications and the acceptance of your application into the examination process.

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 and/or Selection 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 be REJECTED.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
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.

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.

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.

NO SHARING OF 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.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes in the format XXXXXXXXX. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

Department Contact Name:Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone:

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in the County workforce regardless of age 40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit:
Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit:
Chance:
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.


Career PathFinder:
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
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Revised January 2025

Employment Type

Full-Time

Department / Functional Area

Public Health

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