Location: Los Angeles,CA, USA
Salary : $48,675.36 - $65,591.04 AnnuallyLocation : Los Angeles County, CAJob Type: Full timeJob Number: PH4983ADepartment: PUBLIC HEALTHOpening Date: 05/08/2024Closing Date: ContinuousPosition/Program InformationEXAM NUMBER:PH4983ATYPE OF RECRUITMENT:Open Competitive Job OpportunityFIRST DAY OF FILING:Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.No out-of-class experience will be accepted.DEFINITION:Supervises a medical or public health laboratory support unit operating on a single shift.CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:Positions allocable to this class work under the technical and administrative direction of a medical technology supervisor, a public health microbiology supervisor in the public health laboratories, or higher level laboratory personnel. Incumbents provide technical and administrative supervision to a group of Laboratory Assistants in an organizationally distinct laboratory support service unit operating only one shift a day, such as the media manufacturing activity in the Public Health Laboratories, or a centralized pool out of which personnel are assigned to individual operating laboratory units. Incumbents work closely with laboratory management in formulating, modifying, implementing, and coordinating day-to-day operating procedures. These positions are responsible for planning work schedules, assignments, and job rotational practices, training and evaluation of Laboratory Assistants, and effectively recommending disciplinary action and the adjustment of employee grievances. Essential Job Functions Plans work schedules and assigns Laboratory Assistant/Laboratory Attendant personnel to laboratory units or work stations within a laboratory support unit on the basis of such factors as workload, the number of employees available, their qualifications, and the extent of their training in the procedures involved.Plans, develops and conducts an orientation program for newly assigned Laboratory Assistants/Laboratory Attendants and trains them in the specific procedures established by laboratory management for the performance of the work.Evaluates the work of all Laboratory Assistants/Laboratory Attendants assigned to the unit supervised and counsels them on steps they may need to take to improve their performance; effectively recommends or initiates disciplinary action and the adjustment of employee grievances.Confers with medical technology supervisors or public health microbiology supervisors to determine the level of Laboratory Assistant performance and initiates appropriate corrective action in cases where any aspect of performance is considered to be less than satisfactory.Plans, organizes, and directs the work of a group of Laboratory Assistants in a media manufacturing unit to assure that sufficient quantities and kinds of media are produced and maintained in stock to meet in a timely manner the estimated needs of all laboratory units served.Prepares, finalizes and updates detailed written instructions covering all procedures approved for the compounding of media and other solutions, of which the unit supervised is responsible, or for the preparation and processing by Laboratory Assistants of varied specimens in each of the specialized laboratories being served; maintains such procedures in manual form for common reference. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:OPTION I: Two (2) year's experience at the level of Laboratory Assistant*.OPTION II: One (1) year of experience at the level of Senior Laboratory Assistant**.*Experience at the level of Laboratory Assistant isdefined as assists laboratory personnel in the performance of standard laboratory tests on human and other specimens or assigns, trains, and reviews the work of a group of lower-level laboratory positions.**Experience at the level of Senior Laboratory Assistant is defined as schedules, assigns, trains, and reviews the work of a group of Laboratory Assistants on a single shift.PHYSICAL CLASS:2 - Light - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the Experience area. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.Experience coordinating specimen and supply courier shipments/deliveries to off-site facilities. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing weighted 100%. Applicants must meet the requirements described above at the time of filing and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register. Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.VACANCY INFORMATION:The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.AVAILABLE SHIFT:Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.HOW TO APPLY:Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent to within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.Apply online by clicking on the green Apply button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS. Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED. IMPORTANT NOTES:Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted.Comments such as SEE RESUME or SEE APPLICATION will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD:All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.Department Contact Name: Exam AnalystDepartment Contact Phone: (323) ###-####Department Contact E-mail: Exam Number: PH4983ACalifornia Relay Services Phone: (800) ###-####ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) ###-####Teletype Phone: (800) ###-####Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) ###-####COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment InformationAny language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.Your Responsibilities: 1. Completing Your Application:a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.2. Requirements on Job Posting:a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time.b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.3. Application Deadline: All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed.4. Change of Name or Address: To change personal information such as your name or address, log into your profile on and make the necessary change. This can be done at any time.5. 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Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran's credit. More information available at: Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at: and Background Check: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.Career Planning: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a new member of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the website , or call toll free 1-800-### ####. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-###-#### or contact a local Social Security office.Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics.COVID-19 VACCINATION: Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.Updated February 2024For detailed information, please click 01 For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of nonacceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address.Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. 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I have read and understand the above information and instructions. 02 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Please be advised that failure to provide the complete and correct information in your application and supplemental questionnaire may result in not accepting your application, even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as see resume or application will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. I have read understand the above information and instructions. 03 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - OPTION I:Please describe in detail your experience at the level of Laboratory Assistant*.*Experience at the level of Laboratory Assistant is defined as assists laboratory personnel in the performance of standard laboratory tests on human and other specimens or assigns, trains, and reviews the work of a group of lower-level laboratory positions.If you do not have this experience please indicate Not Applicable .NOTE: For each experience please indicate the following information:1. Name and Address of Employer2. Position/Title Held3. Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)4. Hours worked per week5. Describe experience in detailYou will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.(Comments such as see resume or application will not be considered as a response.) 04 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - OPTION II:Please describe in detail your experience at the level of Senior Laboratory Assistant**.**Experience at the level of Senior Laboratory Assistant is defined as schedules, assigns, trains, and reviews the work of a group of Laboratory Assistants on a single shift.If you do not have this experience please indicate Not Applicable .NOTE: For each experience please indicate the following information:1. Name and Address of Employer2. Position/Title Held3. Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)4. Hours worked per week5. Describe experience in detailYou will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.(Comments such as see resume or application will not be considered as a response.) 05 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Please describe in detail your experience coordinating specimen and supply courier shipments/deliveries to off-site facilities.If you do not have this experience please indicate Not Applicable .NOTE: For each experience please indicate the following information:1. Name and Address of Employer2. Position/Title Held3. Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)4. Hours worked per week5. Describe experience in detailYou will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.(Comments such as see resume or application will not be considered as a response.) Required Question