PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORIES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Job Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

PH5005F

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from anyone!

FIRST DATE OF FILING:

The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

No out of class experience will be accepted.

SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION
This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.

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ABOUT THIS POSITION:

We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill the Public Health Laboratories Assistant Director position within the Department of Public Health. This position assists in the planning, direction, coordination, and evaluation of Public Health Laboratory technical and administrative operations and services in the Department of Public Health.

For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Public Health Laboratories Assistant Director

Essential Job Functions

What will I do as a Public Health Laboratories Assistant Director ?

Assists in planning, organizing, and directing laboratory operations and in the administration and implementation of laboratory objectives, policies, and procedures to ensure effective and efficient services and compliance with established standards, rules, and regulations.

Assists the Public Health Laboratory Director in the development, implementation, and assessment of long-range and short-term goals; conducts studies and analyzes reports and makes recommendations concerning laboratory staffing, organization, budget, and work flow.

Coordinates Public Health Laboratory operations and services with the operations of other local, state, Public Health and personal health programs.

Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the work of supervisory staffs of major laboratory sections including Bacteriology/Parasitology, Mycobacteriology, Virology, and Immunology and determines operational priorities.

Directs the development and preparation of grant/contract applications and progress reports and monitors and controls related expenditures.

Plans and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, State and Federal regulations; ensures that laboratory testing meets the State and Federal mandated protocols.

Conducts validation and verification studies of new methodologies and instrumentations, analyzes results and prepares reports and recommendations.

Manage special projects or assignments as directed by the Public Health Laboratory Director, as needed.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Option I: A Doctoral degree* from an accredited college or university in chemical, physical, biological science, or related field -or-Graduation from an approved** medical school. --AND-- Three (3) years of relevant*** laboratory work experience in a CLIA 88 certified or accredited**** clinical or public health laboratory, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity*****

Option II: A Doctoral degree* from an accredited college or university in chemical, physical, biological science, or related field -or-Graduation from an approved** medical school.- -AND- One year of experience at the level ****** of the Los Angeles County class of Public Health Microbiology Supervisor II , directing through subordinate supervising microbiologists the technical and administrative activities of several (more than two) public health laboratory units.

LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED:
1. A Public Health Microbiologist's certificate ****** issued by the California State Department of Public Health.

• Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license and certificate, the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements.
• The required license and/or certificate must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.
• Prior to appointment, applicants must be certified as a California Public Health Microbiologist or have been issued a temporary certificate by the California State Department of Public Health for those applicants who meet the requirements for admission to the next scheduled examination. Certification must be obtained within twelve (12) months from appointment.

2. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II - 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:
*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it Exam Analyst Email within fifteen (15) days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf

• Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). 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 (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information).
• Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
• We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

**An approved Medical School is a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). For a full list of accredited programs, click here .

***Relevant laboratory experience is defined as clinical diagnostic or public health surveillance work or closely related experience.

****Accredited by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) or the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

*****Supervisory capacity is defined as plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff.

****** You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:
Additional points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the requirements as follows:
Under Option I: relevant laboratory work experience in a CLIA 88 certified or accredited clinical or public health laboratory.
Under Option II: experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Public Health Microbiology Supervisor II .

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This assessment type will evaluate the experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system worth 100% of your total score. This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements and Desirable Qualification .

Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the Eligible List .
Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible List does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION :

HOW TO APPLY:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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 https://lacountylibrary.org .

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. We are 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.

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail: [email protected]

Examination Number: PH5005F

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

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