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PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGIST II

County of Monterey, CA
Salinas, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2025 CLOSED ON 4/21/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGIST II position at County of Monterey, CA?

Position Description



Final Filing Date: 3/31/2025
Exam # 25/50C22/03JH
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau is seeking to fill two full-time, temporary Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) II positions in their Public Health Laboratory. The Public Health Laboratory is part of the Monterey County Health Department (MCHD) which holds a nationally recognized accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board. The laboratory provides testing services to support MCHD Communicable Disease and Tuberculosis Units, Clinics, Environmental Health, and local hospitals and health care providers in protecting the community from infectious diseases and harmful microbes in food and water.

As of 9/8/2023, the Health Department offers up to a $10,000 signing bonus to candidates hired into regular full-time positions for this classification from this recruitment.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise.

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority in accordance with the Flexible Staffing Program and Guidelines.

Examples of Duties



To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Public Health Microbiologist II (Download PDF reader)


THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Working Knowledge of:
  • Bacteriological, serological, mycological, parasitological, and other microbiological principles, used in the laboratory for detection and identification of disease agents.
  • Chemical principles and techniques used in the examination of body fluids, foods, dairy products, water and air.
  • Proper laboratory safety precautions and procedures.

Some Knowledge of:
  • Methods of transmissions causes and control of communicable diseases.

Skill and Ability to:
  • Operate and care for laboratory equipment.
  • Perform a variety of laboratory tests and examinations.
  • Keep record and prepare clear and concise written reports on examinations performed.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relations with those contacted through the course of work.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience:
  • Six months to a year of experience performing a full range of laboratory testing duties in a Public Health laboratory comparable to the class of Public Health Microbiologist I with Monterey County.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  • Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
  • Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
  • Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
  • Pursuant to Title 17, Section 1079 of the California Administrative Code, possession of a valid Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the California State Health Department is required for positions in this class.

BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit H Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:
  • As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
  • Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
  • If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES
Apply on-line athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty
by the final filing date of Sunday, March 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM (PST)

or
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County Health Department
Attn: Human Resources Division
1270 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906.
Phone: (831) 755-4519 Fax: (831) 796-8682

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
  • A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
  • Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Jeremy Hathaway, Human Resources Management Analyst I, at (831) 755 – 4749 or hathawayj@countyofmonterey.gov.

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