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Alameda County Public Health Department, Communicable Disease Unit, is recruiting for a *Provisional SUPERVISING MICROBIOLOGIST

Join our dynamic, motivated and compassionate team.

$107,827.20-$130,478.40 Annually
Plus, an excellent benefits package!


This is a provisional recruitment:
*Provisional Appointments: For a provisional appointment, a civil service exam is not required. However, to obtain a regular position, the appointee will need to compete successfully in a County Exam when open.


ABOUT US

The Public Health Laboratory provides testing services for the identification of microorganisms that cause disease including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. These services aid in the prevention and control of communicable diseases.

Our goals are to:
• Interrupt the spread of communicable diseases by rapid identification of human microorganisms in human specimens.
• Assure the food and water are free from microbial contaminates.
• Assure that food handlers and day-care workers who have salmonella or other intestinal diseases are clear before they return to work.
• Prevent the spread of rabies to humans by testing high risk animals that have human contact or are found in the environment.


Learn more about us!

THE POSITION

Under direction, supervises the operation of a large public health laboratory; reviews the work of microbiologists and laboratory assistants; assists with the planning, development and evaluation of laboratory procedures; supervises and coordinates the laboratory training program; assists the Chief and acts in his absence; performs related work as required.


DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Under the general direction of the Chief of the Public Health Laboratory, the Supervising Microbiologist is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Laboratory. In this capacity, the incumbent in this one-position class is technically responsible for the supervision of microbiologists and laboratory assistants in the Public Health Service Laboratory.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

1. Supervises the technical work of microbiologists and laboratory assistants through conferences, discussions and performance review.

2. Collects and assembles laboratory workload data to assist the Chief in preparing periodic reports.

3. Assists in the preparation of work schedules and assignments for microbiologists and laboratory assistants.

4. Assists with the coordination of the laboratory training program, and supervises the activities of trainees assigned to the laboratory.

5. Assists with the screening and evaluation of all non-routine requests for laboratory services in deciding on the proper analyses to perform.

6. Monitors the quality of technical results by checking reports produced by staff microbiologists for accuracy and unusual findings. Responsible for maintaining the Laboratory's quality control program to meet State and Federal Medical requirements.

7. Supervises the evaluation of existing techniques and assists in the development of new or improved procedures, performs special studies as directed.

8. Provides technical consultation to health development personnel, including physicians, nurses and sanitarians, as well as to professional groups in the private sector, including physicians and independent clinical and hospital laboratories.

9. Assumes responsibility for the maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment; assists personnel in the proper use of equipment and ensures that safety precautions are maintained.

10. Maintains stock control. This major activity includes maintenance of an inventory system, preparation and processing of requisitions and checking items received for quantity and quality.

11. Assists the Chief in administering the Laboratory's billing system.

12. Acts for the Chief in his absence and provides bench relief for professional staff when necessary.

SUPERVISING MICROBIOLOGIST


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in medical and public health laboratory or microbiology,

AND

Experience:
The equivalent of three years of experience as a microbiologist in a public health laboratory. (Possession of a master's degree in microbiology or in a related science may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Possession of a doctoral degree in microbiology or a related science may be substituted for two years of the required experience).


Certificate:
Possession of a valid Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the California State Department of Public Health.



HOW TO APPLY

Deadline: CONTINUOUS

Please submit a County of Alameda Job Application, resume and cover letter to:

Tyler Clark, (hcsajobapps@acgov.org)

The application template is available online on Alameda County’s Online Employment Center @


NEW USERS can click on “Fill out and application” to fill out an application template. Once the application is completed, candidates can click on the “Review” tab to “Print My Application” or “SAVE as PDF”. A COMPLETED ALAMEDA COUNTY APPLICATION TEMPLATE MUST BE EMAILED TO HCSAJOBAPPS@ACGOV.ORG TO BE CONSIDERED.


Alameda County HCSA is enriched with a diverse workforce. We believe the best way to deliver optimal programs and services to our communities is to hire and promote talents that are representative of the communities we serve. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.



BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive salary, employees also enjoy an attractive benefits package with the following elements:

For your Health & Well-Being

•Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
•Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
•Vision or Vision Reimbursement
•Share the Savings
•Basic Life Insurance
•Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
•Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
•County Allowance Credit
•Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
•Short-Term Disability Insurance
•Long-Term Disability Insurance
•Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
•Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

•Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
•Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

•12 paid holidays
•Floating Holidays
•Vacation and sick leave accrual
•Vacation purchase program
•Management Paid Leave**
•Catastrophic Sick Leave
•Group Auto/Home Insurance
•Pet Insurance
•Commuter Benefits Program
•Guaranteed Ride Home
•Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
•Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
•Child Care Resources
•1st United Services Credit Union
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.