BIOWATCH OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN - PART-TIME (COMMUNITY PROGRAM TECHNICIAN III)

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

The City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services is recruiting for one (1) part-time, unclassified Community Program Technician III position. Reporting to the Emergency Operations Supervisor (Community Program Specialist V), this position will be responsible for coordinating daily staffing and scheduling activities, supporting regional coordination, and ensuring continuity of BioWatch operations during routine activities, special events, and emergency activations. Report-to-work time begins as early as 4:30 am (Pacific Time). Applications are available online beginning Friday, November 13, 2026, through 11:59 pm, Tuesday, December 01, 2026.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Develops and implements the daily BioWatch field operations schedule, including managing schedule changes, callouts, overtime, shift coverage, and leave requests;
• Arranges staffing assignments for BioWatch special event deployments;
• Must be available to support operational scheduling needs beginning as early as 4:30 am;
• Coordinates BioWatch Advisory Commission meetings with San Diego and South Coast jurisdictions, including meeting logistics and preparation of meeting materials; Maintains BioWatch staffing rosters, contact lists, and other operational records;
• Assists in developing and maintaining BioWatch playbooks, standard operating procedures, and other program documentation;
• Assists with the development, review, and maintenance of emergency preparedness plans;
• Tracks staffing metrics, overtime, and other operational data to support grant reporting, compliance requirements, and program performance measures; Maintains program files, records, and databases in accordance with federal and local requirements to assist with audits;
• Provides administrative and technical support during emergency activations; and,
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of full-time professional experience in providing technical support for the delivery of grant related programs, grant related activities, and grant related services.
  • College education in Public Health, Public or Business Administration, Social Work , or closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. (Proof of education required.*)
• A valid motor vehicle operator license. Field travel is required.

*Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees and/or certification, must be uploaded to the online application at time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant’s name or other identifying characteristic on the documentation. Degrees must indicate the field of study and conferral date on diploma or transcript. Candidates who possess degrees from college or university from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM PST, on Tuesday, December 01, 2026 . T o be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree) in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements , including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-7008.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is respected and included. We strive to reflect the diversity of our community at all levels of the organization, promote fair and equitable employment practices, advance equity, and inclusion through our work with staff and community partners, and promote transparency by publishing workforce demographic information, including diversity and pay data by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting the Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7008.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact Talent Acquisition two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 12/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific