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EXAM NUMBER: PH5000D FIRST DAY OF FILING: 11/29/18 Beginning Thursday, November 29, 2018, at 8:00 a.m., Pacific Standard Time (PST) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity DEFINITION: Assists a Public Health Microbiology Supervisor in the operation of a public health laboratory unit by resolving technical problems and developing recommendations on new or alternative equipment, methods, or materials in addition to performing regular Public Health Microbiologist under the general direction of a Public Health Microbiology Supervisor in a duties. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class typically work specialized laboratory unit. Incumbents are responsible for expediting the conduct of standardized test procedures being performed by journeyman microbiologists by quickly and effectively resolving any technical problems or difficulties they may encounter. These may be problems of microorganism identification, equipment malfunction, or difficulties with reagents, media, or other materials and supplies which cause test results to be unreliable or otherwise questionable. Incumbents typically relieve on each workstation and fill in for absent microbiologists; they also perform those tests which are too infrequently requested to be assigned to a regular station. Their particular organizational role requires Public Health Microbiologists II to assist supervision in the identification and tryout of new equipment, methods, or materials to help determine feasibility or adaptability into the regular laboratory system, and to review the work of journeyman microbiologists to insure its accuracy and completeness. Public Health Microbiologists II serve as the designated relief of Public Health Microbiology Supervisors I when the latter must be absent from the laboratory. Essential Job Functions Investigates problems of micro-organism identification, laboratory equipment malfunction, or difficulties with reagents, media, or other materials or items of supply which cause test results to be unreliable otherwise questionable and takes or recommends appropriate action for their resolution. Assists supervision in the search of technical publications and other literature in the field to identify and recommend for management's consideration new equipment, methods, materials, or items of supply which appear to warrant investigative tryout; participates in controlled experiments to evaluate the feasibility or adaptability of the product or procedure into regular laboratory operations and develops appropriate recommendations. Verifies that journeyman microbiologists have correctly calibrated test instruments, carried out prescribed quality control procedures, performed first-line maintenance on equipment, and properly completed necessary documentation. Monitors the bench-level instruction provided microbiologist trainees and newly hired or assigned microbiologists, and assists supervision in evaluating their progress. Performs standardized laboratory tests as needed on a regular workstation for absent microbiologists or when procedure is too infrequently requested to be assigned a regular workstation. Functions as the designated relief of a Public Health Microbiology Supervisor I when the latter must be absent from the laboratory unit. Requirements SELECTIONREQUIREMENTS: One (1)year full-time work experience as a public health microbiologist* in an approved laboratory.** REQUIRED LICENSE: Public Health Microbiologist's 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 job-related essential functions may be required. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION: *Experience as a public health microbiologist in the County of Los Angeles is defined as performs a variety of standardized public health laboratory tests within a specialized area or across specialty lines. **An approved laboratory is a laboratory certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA). ***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: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OSPHLD/LFS/Pages/PublicHealth.aspx DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in biological science, public healthor related field. Experience with laboratory techniques including microscopy, methods for conventional identification of bacterial pathogens, viruses, and parasites, gel electrophoresis, nucleic acid extraction methods, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA sequencing, etc. Experience in multiple specialty disciplines of Microbiology such as Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, Virology, Syphilis Serology, and General Immunology. Experience in new assay verification and implementation. Experience working in a lead capacity providing training, including new staff, monitoring and evaluating staff work, competency documentation, writing protocols and reports, and maintenance of laboratory testing supply and reagent inventory, including procurement communications. 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 filing, weighted 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 as-received 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 bymail, fax,orin 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 bretamoza@ph.lacounty.gov Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top rightof thisposting. 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 SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Fill out the application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly toreceive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education,includenames 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,numberof hours worked per week, and description of work and duties performed. If your application and/or supplemental questionnaire is/are incomplete, the applicationwill be REJECTED . *** In order to receive credit for any required certifications,you must attach a legible copy of the certificate/letter withyour application online at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to bretamoza@ph.lacounty.gov 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 bedispositionedas incomplete and will be REJECTED . 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 friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes in the formatXXX-XX-XXXX. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number . California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 914-8505 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 Department Contact Name: Beatriz Retamoza Department Contact Phone: (323) 914-8488 Department Contact E-mail: bretamoza@ph.lacounty.gov Closing Date/Time: Continuous