BIOWATCH FIELD SUPPORT - PART TIME (COMMUNITY PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II)
Salary
$23.18 - $31.67 Hourly
Location
City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type
Unclassified - Part-Time, Permanent
Job Number
HE26-073
Department
Health & Human Services - (UC)
Division
HE-COMM DISEASE & ER-PHEM
Opening Date
06/17/2026
Closing Date
7/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION
The City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services is recruiting for seven (7) part-time, unclassified Community Program Technician II positions. Reporting to the Tactical Operations Coordinator (Community Program Specialist IV), these positions will be responsible for carrying out daily operational duties of the BioWatch program and supporting the City's Local Distribution Site (LDS) logistics functions. These roles emphasize technical fieldwork, specimen transport, and logistical support for emergency preparedness operations. Report-to-work time for some positions will be 4:30 am (Pacific Time). Applications are available online beginning Wednesday, June 17, 2026, through 11:59 pm, Wednesday, July 01, 2026.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) years of full-time professional experience in providing technical support for the delivery of grant related programs, grant related activities, and grant related services.
College education in Public Health, Public or Business Administration, Social Work, or closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. (Proof of education required.*)
A valid motor vehicle operator license. Field travel is required.
Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees and/or certification, must be uploaded to the online application at time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the documentation. Degrees must indicate the field of study and conferral date on diploma or transcript. Candidates who possess degrees from college or university from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM PST, on Wednesday, July 01, 2026. To be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree) in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-7008.
The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov).
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7008.
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand these instructions?
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Work shifts will vary throughout employment for these positions. Many shifts will start as early as 4:30 am (Pacific Time). Are you able to work varied shifts, early shifts, overtime and weekends as required?
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Occasional heavy lifting (85 lbs) of equipment is a duty for this position. Are you able to perform this duty?
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Please select the highest level of education you have completed:
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I understand that if qualifying with a college or university degree, I must attach proof of education such as a transcripts or copy of degree.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Do you have valid drivers license? Field travel is required.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Please select the total amount of full-time professional experience providing technical support for the delivery of grant-related programs, grant-related activities, and grant-related services.
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In 200 words or less, briefly describe your experience providing support for the delivery of grant-related programs, grant-related activities, and grant-related services. Your response must include the following information: 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of Employment; 4) Hours worked per week; 5) Job Duties. Do not state "see resume." If you do not have experience, indicate "NONE." Incomplete responses may not receive credit.
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In 200 words or less, briefly describe your experience collecting, transporting, and logging bio samples for a laboratory or public health department. Your response must include the following information: 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of Employment; 4) Hours worked per week; 5) Job Duties. Do not state "see resume." If you do not have experience, indicate "NONE." Incomplete responses may not receive credit.
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I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at time of filing will result in the application being considered incomplete.
Documents for this position include:
I understand the instructions and will submit the required documents as PDF attachments to my application at the time of filing.
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REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE: I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, transcripts, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristic on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency for more information please visit https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/jobs/media-library/documents/education-evaluation-services.
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I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the supplemental questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of application materials disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.
Required Question
Employer City of Long Beach
Department Health & Human Services - (UC) Address 2525 Grand Avenue
Long Beach, California, 90815
Phone (562) 570-4102