Assistant Public Health Laboratory Director

Salary : $8,858.07 - $10,586.20 Monthly

Location : Bakersfield, CA

Job Type : Full time

Job Number : 9505

Department : DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date : 09 / 23 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Position Information

Examinations :

Appraisal (Weight 100%) : Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any of the following : investigation, oral examination and / or review of application.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards :

• Possession of an earned doctoral degree in a biological science, laboratory science or related field from an accredited college or university within one (1) year of the date of hire.
• Possession of a valid Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Laboratory Field Services (LFS); OR Approval from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Laboratory Field Services (LFS) to begin training in as a Public Health Microbiologist in a State or local Public Health Laboratory.

Incumbents may be exposed to pathogenic organisms, acids and caustic or volatile chemicals. Incumbents must be willing to be immunized against various communicable diseases, including rabies, in order to handle specimens

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About Kern County

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We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Additional Information

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas / district offices).

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Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Kern County Employee Benefits

Medical / Dental / Vision) : Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Note : Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows :

The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

EAP is available to help you take control of your life!

Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases : Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days (per calendar year)

I will obtain a Doctoral Degree in Biological Science, Laboratory Science or other closely related field from an accredited college or university within (1) year of the date of hire.

I have obtained a valid Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Laboratory Field Services (LFS) OR approval from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Laboratory Field Services (LFS) to begin training as a Public Health Microbiologist in a state or local Public Health Laboratory

I have attached a copy of a valid Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Laboratory Field Services (LFS) OR approval from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Laboratory Field Services (LFS) to begin training as a Public Health Microbiologist in a state or local Public Health Laboratory

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Salary : $8,858 - $10,586