Placer County Health and Human Services is currently seeking a well qualified Public Health Microbiologist with supervisory experience for the position of Community Health Laboratory Supervisor. This position supervises professional, technical and clerical staff in a public health lab setting supporting the counties of Placer, Nevada and Yuba counties and is one of a few designated Bio-safety Level 3 laboratories in California.

The Community Health division serves Placer County residents by protecting health; preventing disease; injury, premature Death and disability; promoting health lifestyles; behaviors and environments; controlling communicable diseases; enforcing laws and regulation that protect health and ensure safety; and preparing for and responding to disasters, disease outbreaks, epidemics and bio-terrorism.

This position requires possession of a valid Public Health Microbiologist Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services.  You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate through the application process. When completing the on-line application for this recruitment there will be options and instructions given on how to submit your certificate (located on the "Other" tab).

To plan, organize, coordinate and supervise the operational and clinical activities in support of assigned program(s); to plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned professional, clinical, technical, and clerical staff; to establish operational and/or clinical processes, methods, and procedures in support of assigned program area; to perform a variety of technical and specialized functions in support of assigned area of responsibility; and to function as a proactive and positive team leader within the Department.

Receives direction from a Client Services Program Manager.

Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, clinical, and clerical personnel.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, organize, and supervise the operational and clinical activities in support of assigned program area(s); effectively manage and monitor the allocation of designated resources, supervise and monitor the necessary record keeping and reporting functions, and ensure compliance with stated mission, goals, regulations, and guidelines.
• Participate in the development and implementation of assigned program’s mission, goals, and objectives; establish operational and/or clinical processes, methods, and procedures to effectively meet the program’s goals and the clients’ needs.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of assigned professional, clinical, and administrative support staff according to program’s goals and objectives; act as primary resource to assigned staff regarding professional, programmatic, administrative, and/or operational issues.
• Review and evaluate operations and activities of assigned program/work unit; recommend improvements and modifications as necessary; maintain a variety of records and documentation and prepare reports on program operations and activities periodically and upon request.
• Identify and develop grant applications and/or program proposals; administer grants and monitor work performed under grant/program terms.
• Participate in collaborative activities, programs, and projects to maximize available resources and responsiveness of assigned programs; act as team member/leader for assigned projects/opportunities.
• Perform outreach activities with various community groups and other public agencies to identify and assess the health and human services needs of target client populations.
• Act as primary resource to clients, staff, and the general public regarding assigned program; supervise and coordinate treatment plan development; and oversee and participate in case management activities as necessary and as appropriate.
• Participate in the selection of assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration for assigned program areas; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for resource allocations; monitor and control expenditures.
• Represent assigned program/projects to other organizations, local communities, special interest groups, schools, businesses, clients, and the general public; respond to inquiries; and promote the program’s mission and goals.
• Establish and maintain open communications with other Department programs, projects, and multi-disciplinary teams; coordinate data, resources, and work products as necessary and upon request in support of a productive and positive working environment.
• Perform related duties as required.

Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience in providing professional and/or clinical client services with at least two years of the qualifying experience at the journey level or higher.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.  Designated positions may require major course work in specific and concentrated areas of study.

Knowledge of:

Before date of hire, applicant must pass a medical examination which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation, sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S.  Applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background check, be bonded, and/or be fingerprinted.

All new permanent employees, with the exception of law enforcement and management, shall be required to join the employee organization or pay an 'Agency Fee' as a condition of employment.

The eligible list(s) resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification.  For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.

Placer County now offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please visit our website at: http://www.jobaps.com/placer/sup/abfreenames.asp.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County.  Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active, nondiscrimination program.  It is stated in the policy of Placer County that harassment is prohibited and that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment.  All recruitment, hiring placement, transfer and promotion will be based on the qualification of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer), age (over 40), or marital status.  Please contact the Personnel Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process.  Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

Bereavement Leave
May use up to five days of sick leave.

Call Back Pay
Receives a minimum of 2 hours pay at 1.5 times, receive up to 1 hours pay at 1.5 time when authorized work is performed but not required to physically return to work.

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 and 401(k) are available through payroll deduction, no county match.

Education Allowance
Tuition reimbursement available for approved classes up to a maximum of $550.00 per year.

Health Insurance
The County of Placer provides Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for its employees and their dependents. MEDICAL: Several medical plans are offered including HMO and PPO plans. Depending on which plan the employee chooses, the maximum County contribution for medical insurance for a family is up to $1317.64/mo. DENTAL: The maximum County contribution for dental insurance for a family is $42.00/mo. VISION: The maximum County contribution for vision insurance for a family is $9.20 per month. (These are non-Tahoe rates.)

Holidays
13 days/yr.

Life Insurance
$10,000 coverage, employer paid at a cost of $2.40/mo.

Long-Term Disability
Employee paid LTD for the first 5 years of employment, County paid there after at a cost of $0.36/100 of pay.

Management/Administrative Leave
Deputy District Attorneys receive 72 hours per year.

Retiree Medical
Hired prior to 1/01/05 with 5 years of PERS service credit same as active employee. Hired after 1/01/05, must have 10 years PERS service credit with 5 years with Placer County to receive 50% of the County contribution paid medical with an additional 5% for each additional year.

Retirement
PERS 2.5% @ 55 Local Miscellaneous, Employer's contribution is 14.370%. Employees contribution is 8%, employer picks up 7% of the employee contribution. EPMC 7%. (Note: Placer County employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)

Sick Leave
12 days per year unlimited accrual.

Special Assignment/Additional Pay
Tahoe Subsidy of $675/month and Tahoe Rural Health Subsidy of $2000 for single coverage and $3000 for family coverage per year. Access pay of an additional 5% if assigned. Additional 5% upon presentation of the certificate of Registration as a licensed Architect. Associate or Assistant Engineer receive additional 5% upon presentation of the Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer. 5% additional if assigned to a Medical Clinic. 5% additional for obtaining a CPA certificate. 5% additional pay for Client Service Practitioners who obtain a certificate as Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage, Family or Child Counselor. Night shift differential of 7.5%. Additional 5% bilingual pay. Longevity pay of an additional 5% after 5 years at Step 5.

Stand-By Pay
$21 for weekdays and $24 for weekends and holidays paid for in units of 8 hours.

Uniform Allowance
Boot allowance for Surveying.

Vacation
Vacation time: 0 - 2 years = 10 days, 3 - 4 years = 12 days, 5 - 9 = 15 days, 10 - 19 years = 20 days and 20 or more years = 25 days. Maximum accrual of 400 hours with less than 10 years of service and 520 hours with more than 10 years of service.