PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY SUPERVISOR I

Job Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:
PH5001E

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from anyone!

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. (PT) - Continuous

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

No Out-of-Class or Withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

WHY WORK FOR US?

We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country, including diverse healthcare choices, and strong retirement plans. For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

ABOUT THIS POSITION:
We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill the Public Health Microbiology Supervisor I position within the Department of Public Health. This position provides provides technical and administrative supervision of a public health laboratory unit performing standardized tests within a specialty or across specialty lines .

For more information about the classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Public Health Microbiology Supervisor I

Essential Job Functions

What will I do as a Public Health Microbiology Supervisor I ?

• 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

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

REQUIRED LICENSE(S):
A Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the California State Department of Public Health.

• The required certificate must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.
  
• Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed for the Public Health Microbiologist Certificate . Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Requirements to Qualify. Provide the information at the time of filing or e-mail to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected as incomplete.

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

PHYSICAL CLASS:

Physical Class II - 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:
*Y ou may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

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

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:

Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification:

• Additional experience beyond the Requirements to Qualify.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This assessment type will evaluate the training and experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements and Desirable Qualifications.

Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the Eligible List .
Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible List does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION :

HOW TO APPLY:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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 https://lacountylibrary.org .

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

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 friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

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. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, 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.

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov

Examination Number: PH5001E

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous