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PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORIES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
EXAMINATION NUMBER:
PH5005E
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
No out of class experience will be accepted.
SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION:
This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.
This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
The one position allocable to this class reports to the Public Health Laboratory Director and, under general direction and guidance, assists in the planning, direction, and evaluation of public health laboratory operations, activities, and services. This responsibility includes planning, directing, assigning, and evaluating the work of major technical laboratory sections including Bacteriology/Parasitology, Mycobacteriology, Virology, and Immunology; and providing supervision and guidance to public health microbiologist supervisors. The Public Health Laboratory Assistant Director also assists in the development and formulation of public health laboratory policies, procedures, and objectives in support of various clinical, medical, and environmental health programs and the prevention of communicable disease and other public health-related illnesses. In addition, this position assists in the management and control of the laboratory's budget, personnel, and other administrative functions.
The one position allocable to this class reports to the Public Health Laboratory Director and, under general direction and guidance, assists in the planning, direction, and evaluation of public health laboratory operations, activities, and services. This responsibility includes planning, directing, assigning, and evaluating the work of major technical laboratory sections including Bacteriology/Parasitology, Mycobacteriology, Virology, and Immunology; and providing supervision and guidance to public health microbiologist supervisors. The Public Health Laboratory Assistant Director also assists in the development and formulation of public health laboratory policies, procedures, and objectives in support of various clinical, medical, and environmental health programs and the prevention of communicable disease and other public health-related illnesses. In addition, this position assists in the management and control of the laboratory's budget, personnel, and other administrative functions.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists in planning, organizing, and directing laboratory operations and in the administration and implementation of laboratory objectives, policies, and procedures to ensure effective and efficient services and compliance with established standards, rules, and regulations.
- Assists the Public Health Laboratory Director in the development, implementation, and assessment of long-range and short-term goals; conducts studies and analyzes reports and makes recommendations concerning laboratory staffing, organization, budget, and work flow.
- Coordinates Public Health Laboratory operations and services with the operations of other local, state, Public Health and personal health programs.
- Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the work of supervisory staffs of major laboratory sections including Bacteriology/Parasitology, Mycobacteriology, Virology, and Immunology and determines operational priorities.
- Directs the development and preparation of grant/contract applications and progress reports and monitors and controls related expenditures.
- Plans and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, State and Federal regulations; ensures that laboratory testing meets the State and Federal mandated protocols.
- Conducts validation and verification studies of new methodologies and instrumentations, analyzes results and prepares reports and recommendations.
- Manages special projects or assignments as directed by the Public Health Laboratory Director, as needed.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A Doctoral degree* from an accredited college or university in chemical, physical, biological science, or related field -or- Graduation from an approved** medical school.
-AND-
Three years of relevant*** laboratory work experience in a CLIA 88 certified or accredited**** clinical or public health laboratory, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity***** -or- One year of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Public Health Microbiology Supervisor II, directing through subordinate supervising microbiologists the technical and administrative activities of several public health laboratory units.
LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED:
LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED:
1. A Public Health Microbiologist's certificate ****** issued by the California State Department of Public Health.
- Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license and certificate, 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 Selection Requirements.
- The required license and/or certificate must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.
2. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize 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:
*In order to receive credit for your Doctorate degree, you must include a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and/or school seal with your online application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov.
- Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). See Employment Information under Accreditation Information.
**An approved Medical School is a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). For a full list of accredited programs, click here.
***Relevant laboratory experience is defined as clinical diagnostic or public health surveillance work or closely related experience.
****Accredited by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) or the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
*****Supervisory capacity is defined as plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff.
******Prior to appointment, applicants must be certified as a California Public Health Microbiologist or have been issued a temporary certificate by the California State Department of Public Health for those applicants who meet the requirements for admission to the next scheduled examination. Certification must be obtained within twelve (12) months from appointment.
******Prior to appointment, applicants must be certified as a California Public Health Microbiologist or have been issued a temporary certificate by the California State Department of Public Health for those applicants who meet the requirements for admission to the next scheduled examination. Certification must be obtained within twelve (12) months from appointment.
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Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst
Exam Number: PH5005E
Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546
Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov
Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546
Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov
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