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THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD AND UPDATE THE BULLETIN LANGUAGE.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
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.
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.
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.
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
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.Failure to provide complete accurateinformation willimpact the assessment of your qualifications and the acceptance of your application into the examination process.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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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 .
Revised January 2025
Full-Time