Salary : $6,418.88 - $8,767.20 Monthly
Location : Salinas, CA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 22/50C22/12MG
Department: Health
Opening Date: 11/23/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Description
Open Until Filled
Priority Screen Date: December 27, 2022
Exam: #22/50C22/12MG
Summary of Position
Monterey County Health Department-Public Health Bureau is seeking to fill a full time Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) II position in their Public Health Laboratory. The Public Health Laboratory is part of the Monterey County Health Department (MCHD) which holds a nationally recognized accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board. The laboratory provides testing services to support MCHD Communicable Disease and Tuberculosis Units, Clinics, Environmental Health, and local hospitals and health care providers in protecting the community from infectious diseases and harmful microbes in food and water.
This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority in accordance with the Flexible Staffing Program and Guidelines.
As of September 8, 2023, Health Department may offer up to $10,000 signing bonus to candidates hired into regular full-time positions for this classification from this recruitment hired after September 8, 2023. Exam Plan 22/50C22/12MG
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.
Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Makes laboratory examinations and control tests including hematological, chemical, bacteriological, and parasitological test to determine the absence of presence in the cultures of disease or abnormal conditions.
• Makes qualitative examinations of blood, urine, and other body fluids.
• Analyzes and interprets laboratory data; keeps records of results of tests; makes reports of findings.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: County of Monterey Classification Specifications
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :
Working Knowledge of:

• Bacteriological, serological, mycological, parasitological, and other microbiological principles, used in the laboratory for detection and identification of disease agents.
• Chemical principles and techniques used in the examination of body fluids, foods, dairy products, water and air.
• Proper laboratory safety precautions and procedures.

Some knowledge of:

• Methods of transmissions causes and control of communicable diseases.

Ability to:

• Operate and care for laboratory equipment.
• Perform a variety of laboratory tests and examinations.
• Ability to keep record and prepare clear and concise written reports on examinations performed.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with those contacted through the course of work.

Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of audiences.
• Provide excellent and courteous customer service.
• Work well in a team-oriented environment.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training
EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Any combination of training, education, and/or experience which provides for the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Experience: Six months to a year of experience performing a full range of laboratory testing duties in a Public Health laboratory comparable to the class of Public Health Microbiologist I with Monterey County.
Conditions of Employment :
As a condition of employment, the incumbent will be required to:

• Pursuant to Title 17, Section 1079 of the California Administrative code, possession of a valid Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the California State Health Department is required for positions in this class.
  1. Please visit the following link to learn about the requirements to become a Public Health Microbiologist
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's license or the ability to provide alternative transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings and some weekends or holidays during times of disaster or emergency.
• Complete and successfully pass the Health Department background investigation process including a Department of Justice fingerprinting check.

Additional Information
BENEFITS:
The County offers an excellent benefits package. To view H Bargaining Unit Summary please visit our website This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
COVID-19: On July 30, 2021 the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors took action to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all employees to include new hires. The vaccination requirement is in accordance with Section 25 of the County of Monterey Emergency Response Manual and COVID-19 Prevention Program Applicants who accept employment with the County of Monterey, will be required to be fully vaccinated. However, individuals may request medical or religious exemptions and will be required to complete the appropriate request and certification forms for review and approval no later than their start date. /
NOTES:
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES
Apply On-Line at , by 11:59 PM (PST) by priority screen date December 27, 2022
OR
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM by contacting
Monterey County Health Department
Human Resources Division
1270 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
Phone: (831) 755-4618 Fax: (831) 775-8084
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• Monterey County Employment Application form
• Copy of Public Health Microbiologist Certificate issued by the California State Health Department

All application materials must be received by the priority screen date of December 27, 2022 for a guaranteed review. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
To further assess applicant's possession of required qualifications, this examination may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exercise, performance exam, and/or written examination.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Senior Personnel Analyst Monica J. Gutierrez at (831) 796-1276.
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Instructions: Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Your responses to the questions will be reviewed and scored in a Qualifications Appraisal evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as this information will be critical in the competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your responses to the supplemental questions as incomplete. Note: All application materials submitted will be reviewed along with your supplemental questions and County of Monterey application.I have read and understand the application instructions.

• Yes
• No

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Pursuant to Title 17, Section 1079 of the California Administrative code, do you possess each of the following requirements for this position? (A copy of your license/certificate must be submitted with your application)A valid Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the California State Health Department

• Yes
• No

Required Question