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SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGIST

Recruitment #14-NE8-02

Definition

THE JOB: Under direction, provides lead direction to Public Health Microbiologists and Laboratory Assistants, performs the more difficult microbiological and related biological and biochemical examinations, and does other work as required.

Employment Standards

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these would be:

 

Three years of experience performing duties, that would demonstrate the application of the knowledge and abilities, listed on Santa Cruz County's Public Health Microbiologist classification specification or its equivalent.

 

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services. A valid certificate of proficiency in dairy bacteriology and milk analysis issued by the California State Department of Food and Agriculture may be required and obtained during employment if necessary. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.

 

           Include certificate title, number, issuing agency and expiration date on application.

 

Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of accepted techniques, methods, and procedures for coordinating mycobacteriological, mycological, parasitological, serological, bacteriological, and virological examinations, including the more complex or specialized tests; equipment and terminology used in public health laboratories;  safety and quality control measures; current trends and concepts of public health microbiology;  and causes and methods of transmission of communicable diseases.

 

Ability to: Effectively provide lead direction and training to laboratory microbiologists and assistants; accurately perform, interpret, and report results of routine and more complex or specialized microbiological and biochemical examinations; maintain accurate records and reports; provide technical consultation to laboratory staff as well as to other health personnel and agencies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the laboratory employees, other members of the medical staff and the public; research, develop, and evaluate laboratory testing procedures; set up and operate technical equipment; and observe and exercise appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Benefits

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
ANNUAL LEAVE – 22 days first year, increasing to 37 days after 15 years.  Available after six months for vacation and/or sick leave.
HOLIDAYS – 12.5 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE – 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN – The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans.  For most plans, County contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
DENTAL PLAN – County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.
VISION PLAN – County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent coverage.
RETIREMENT  – Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average compensation of three years.  County pays a portion of retirement contribution and participates in Social Security. 
LIFE INSURANCE – County paid $20,000 term policy.  Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
SDI – Employees in the General Representation Unit participate in the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program. This program is funded 100% by employee payroll deductions.
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN – Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to have their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.”
H-CARE PLAN – Employees who pay a County medical premium share of cost may elect this pre-tax program.
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) – Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover qualifying health care expenses.
EMPLOYEE CREDIT UNION – Offers systematic savings and low interest loans.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION – A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.
OTHER – Other pay and benefit items apply to certain positions or assignments, such as Bilingual Pay and Night Shift Differential.

Selection Plan

THE EXAMINATION: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you have met the education, experience and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job announcement.  If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as described on your application. You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list.  The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants.  If the eligible list is established without the administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months, and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your application. If during those six months it is necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on the eligible list.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply Online Now!  Click on the link below; or print out an application and mail/bring application to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060.  For information, call (831) 454-2600.  Hearing Impaired TDD# (831) 454-2123.  Applications will meet the final filing date if received in one of the following ways:  1) in the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.

Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  If you have a disability that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

Some positions may require fingerprinting and/or background investigation.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

An Equal Opportunity Employer