The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be used to fill regular, limited-term, and extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises. The current vacancy is for a full-time position.

Plans, assigns, and coordinates the work of the functional units of the Public Health Laboratory and performs complex Technical laboratory examinations in order to detect and identify microbial disease agents in support of general public health and clinic operations.

This is the supervisory level in the professional Public Health Microbiologist class series.  The incumbent supervises the daily activities of the laboratory, serves as a technical resource, and assists with general administrative matters.  This class differs from Senior Public Health Microbiologist in that incumbents in the senior level class serves as a technical specialist, and in some cases, serves as a lead worker, but does not have general responsibility for daily supervision of the laboratory.  This class is distinguished from the Public Health Laboratory Director in that the latter is responsible for the administrative functions of the laboratory.

• Plans, assigns, and coordinates the work of the functional units of the Public Health laboratory; supervises, evaluates, counsels and disciplines subordinate staff; participates in the selection of the laboratory personnel.
• Develops and implements in service training programs.  Develops and implements the Public Health Microbiologist training program.  Serves as resource person for less experienced microbiologists who might not be familiar with an unusual procedure or organism.
• Performs complex microbiological and related biological, serological and biochemical examinations on clinical, postmortem animal, food and environmental specimens for the detection and identification of microbial, fungal, parasitic and viral agents of disease using defined procedures, which may require the development and modification of standard techniques; analyzes, interprets and records data.
• Researches new procedures and supervises their introduction into the laboratory program; provides research data, advice, problem resolution and technical assistance to other laboratory personnel; evaluates products for use in the laboratory.  Establishes and monitors internal quality control standards, procedures and controls; monitors quality assurance of the laboratory.
• Provides consultant services to private physicians, health professionals and agencies on technical matters in interpretation of policy and law relating to public health laboratory operations and functions.
• Prepares specimens for examination by using various stains, reagents and equipment; operates and maintains equipment.
• May be assigned responsibility for the entire laboratory function in the absence of the Laboratory Director: prepares narrative and statistical reports as needed; may represent the laboratory at meetings.
• Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas and keeps abreast of changes in job-related rules, statutes, laws and new business trends; makes recommendations for the implementation of changes; reads and interprets professional literature; attends training programs, workshops and seminars as appropriate.

Experience: Three years of full-time work experience as a Public Health Microbiologist in a public health or medical laboratory, and

All candidates must submit a copy of their college degree (verifying the degree, date earned and it must clearly show area of specialization) or transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed).  Failure to submit your degree or transcripts within 5 days from the final filing date will disqualify you from the recruitment.  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.  Please contact your local college or university to learn where you can obtain this service.

Possession of a Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the California State Department of Health, Laboratory Field Services.

Independent travel may be required.
 
Incumbents must be able to work in an environment that may include exposure to communicable disease.
 
Candidates for employment may as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.

The first application review is scheduled for June 24, 2010. We are recruiting for this recruitment until the position is filled. This recruitment is subject to close at anytime without notice.

"SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"  

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of a resume screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination. Depending on the job class, candidates may need to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening test prior to employment. 

All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement, (ie. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet and are due within five (5) calendar days of the final filing date or within five (5) calendar days from application submittal if the recruitment is Open & Continuous or Open until Filled.  Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply.  Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources, (707) 784-6170 open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours. EOE/AA

To be eligible, you must be an applicant for initial County employment, have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A COPY OF YOUR DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN FIVE DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION.  If you have a service connected disability, you must submit a recent award letter from the VA stating you are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.  Disability must be rated at least 10% to be eligible for disabled veteran's points.  Veteran's preference 5 points Disabled Veterans 10 points.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.  

PLEASE NOTE: All persons hired will be required to participate in the direct deposit program.