Public Health Microbiologist II

Salary : $86,195.20 - $110,052.80 Annually

Location : Orange County

Job Type : Full-Time Regular

Job Number : 3886HP-0424-042 (O)

Department : Health Care Agency

Opening Date : 04 / 12 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

CAREER DESCRIPTION

Public Health Microbiologist II

Salary Information

This position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date :

Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.0% increase

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11 : 59 p.m. (PST) on the day the County's needs are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

The first round of considerations will be on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 11 : 59 p.m. (PST) . Applications received after this date will be processed in the next round.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

This recruitment will establish an Open eligible list to fill current and future Public Health Microbiologist II positions. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and / or lower classifications.

THE AGENCY

The County of Orange , Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Strategy and Special Projects, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Orange County Public Health Laboratory (OCPHL) is a core component of the Public Health program within HCA that provides laboratory services to Correctional Health Services, Public Health Clinical Services, Communicable Disease Control Division, Environmental Health Services, and clinical and hospital laboratories. Furthermore, OCPHL provides specialized laboratory testing for assessing, investigating, and analyzing infectious diseases of public health concerning Orange County, California. OCPHL is certified by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to perform high complexity testing in the areas of bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, parasitology, virology, immunology, and molecular biology. Additionally, OCPHL has a Water Quality laboratory located in Newport Beach that is certified by the California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) that primarily monitors the County's ocean and bay recreational waters.

THE OPPORTUNITY

HCA is recruiting for a Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) II to perform complex standardized microbiological testing in areas such as : bacteriology, mycobacteriology (TB), parasitology, virology, and water quality for the detection of communicable disease-causing agents. The incumbents will be critical in maintaining the quality of testing that Orange County Public Health Laboratory provides to a variety of clients and programs.

The duties of the PHM II include, but are not limited to :

• Provide high quality, public health laboratory services to clients
• Conduct technical laboratory testing and analysis of a standardized and generally recurring nature using well defined procedures
• Evaluate, validate, and / or verify new laboratory testing methods
• Work with laboratory instruments and equipment including calibration and troubleshooting
• Act as a technical expert for assigned areas and provide consultation to clients
• Train, review, and oversee the work of PHM I(s), Laboratory Assistants, or PHM Trainees

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies :

Technical Knowledge | Technical Experience

Written & Oral Communication Skills

Planning & Organization

Leadership | Teamwork

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Click here to learn more about the Minimum Qualifications for the Public Health Microbiologist II classification as well as the physical & mental requirements and the environmental conditions.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click to review the policy.

Application Screening | Application Rating (Refer / Non-Refer)

Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Application Appraisal | HR Review Rating (Weighted 100%) : An Application Appraisal conducted by HRS will thoroughly screen and evaluate all application materials for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above. Only the most qualified applicants will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All applicants will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List

Once all assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Please note : The information you provide on your application and / or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related requirements.

Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details Email Notification Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE : User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam / junk folders, and / or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS : Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Janeth Boudreaux at (714) 834-2217 or

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits

In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidayswe also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types / Benefits.

Click for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

The information you provide will be used to rate your qualifications for the position. Incomplete information will result in a lower rating. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions. Please provide concise, descriptive, and detailed information when answering the question. If you do not have experience, please write NONE.

NOTE : 'See resume', 'See above', or copy and paste of your resume are not considered qualifying responses and will not be scored.

By selecting yes below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this application requirement.

Do you possess a bachelor's degree with a major in Medical or Public Health Microbiology or an equivalent major as approved by the California State Department of Health from a college or university accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges or an equivalent accrediting agency as determined by the State Department of Health?Please note a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be attached to your application at the time you apply to move forward in the recruitment.

If you answered "Yes" to question #1, please list the type of degree. If you answered "No," please type N / A."

Do you currently possess a valid Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health?

If you answered "Yes" to question #3, please provide your valid certificate number. If you answered "No," please type N / A."

Please select the option that best describes your experience performing the duties of a Public Health Microbiologist in an official public health laboratory in which the experience was generalized public health microbiological work.

In detail, please describe your experience as a Public Health Microbiologist in an official public health laboratory. In your response, please include the organization you obtained your experience from, years of experience, and responsibilities.

Please select the type(s) of laboratory instruments you have experience working with :

If you selected "Other Laboratory Instruments" in the previous question, please describe what other instruments / equipment you have experience using in a laboratory environment.

Please select the type(s) of Laboratory Information Systems you have experience working with :

If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please describe what type of Laboratory Information Systems you have experience working with.

Required Question

Salary : $86,195 - $110,053