Supervising Microbiologist

This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County.

Reinstatement:
Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

Transfer:
You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

Voluntary Demotion:
You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

THE AGENCY

Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Alameda County Health and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents. Alameda County Health currently has multiple career opportunities for experienced professionals to become part of a service delivery team dedicated to the optimal health and well being of Alameda County residents.

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.

Either I

The equivalent of one year of experience in the class of Senior Microbiologist or the equivalent of two years of experience in the class of Microbiologist in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.)

Or II
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).

Certificates:

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

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of effective administration and personnel management.
• Principles of public health laboratory procedures.
• Bacteriology, parasitology, serology, hematology, mycology, virology, and sanitary bacteriology.
• Methods of narrative and statistical reporting.

Ability to:

• Supervise and train personnel in public health laboratory procedures.
• Supervise difficult laboratory tests and analyses.
• Keep records and prepare technical reports.
• Establish effective working relationships with others.
• Write and speak effectively.
• Advise, guide and instruct others on laboratory problems and
techniques.

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

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
• 1^st 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.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a PDF of your updated Alameda County application to Nichole Cooper at nichole.cooper@acgov.org.  Please be in contact if you have any questions.

You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime.

Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer