PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY SUPERVISOR I

PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY SUPERVISOR I

Salary

$98,275.68 - $132,439.68 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

PH5001E

Department

PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date

08/28/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

PH5001E

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from anyone!

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, September 1, 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 or Withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

WHY WORK FOR US?

We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country, including diverse healthcare choices, and strong retirement plans. For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill the Public Health Microbiology Supervisor I position within the Department of Public Health. This position provides provides technical and administrative supervision of a public health laboratory unit performing standardized tests within a specialty or across specialty lines.

For more information about the classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Public Health Microbiology Supervisor I

Essential Job Functions

What will I do as a Public Health Microbiology Supervisor I?

• Plans and organizes the work of a public health laboratory unit to ensure that all authorized tests requested are conducted expeditiously in line with established time limits and quality control requirements.
• Schedules and assigns personnel to work stations within the unit on the basis of actual work loads, the number of employees available, their qualifications, the extent of their training in the procedures involved, legal requirements, and other such factors.
• Orients new employees and approved trainees to the overall operations of the laboratory unit, and trains or supervises their training in the specific procedures which the unit is responsible for performing safely and accurately.
• Evaluates the work of all personnel assigned to the unit and counsels with them on steps they may need to take to improve their performance; recommends or initiates disciplinary action and the adjustment of employee grievances.
• Supervises the search of technical publications and other literature in the field to identify new equipment, methods, materials, or items of supply which appear to warrant investigative tryout; supervises the set up and conduct of controlled experiments to evaluate the feasibility or adaptability of the product or procedures into regular laboratory use.
• Prepares or finalizes in written form detailed, step-by-step instructions covering all procedures approved for laboratory use whether for test performance, the preparation of reagents or other compounds or solutions, the calibration, maintenance, and trouble-shooting of equipment, and related matters; maintains such procedures in manual form for common reference.
• Implements and maintains within the laboratory unit an effective program to assure adherence to prescribed quality control procedures, the proper calibration and maintenance of equipment, and the preparation and maintenance of legally required records and reports.
• Plans, schedules, and supervises the instruction of professional personnel from medical laboratories in the community who have been referred or seek assistance in the proper conduct of test procedures in which the public health laboratory is recognized as expert.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Two (2) years of work experience at the level* of the Los Angeles County class of Public Health Microbiologist I in an approved laboratory.

REQUIRED LICENSE(S):

A Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the California State Department of Public Health.

• The required certificate must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.

• Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed for the Public Health Microbiologist Certificate. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), 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 Requirements to Qualify. Provide the information at the time of filing or e-mail to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected as incomplete.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use 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:

• 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.

An approved laboratory is defined as a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified laboratory.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:

Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification:

• Additional experience beyond the Requirements to Qualify.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This assessment type will evaluate the training and experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements and Desirable Qualifications.

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 employers 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:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

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 friends user ID and password may erase a candidates 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: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov

Examination Number: PH5001E

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

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 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 and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

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 http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran's Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

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• I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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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. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Please do not use "see resume and application", for this is not acceptable and credit will not be given. Please note that 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.

• Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

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REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Please describe in detail your work experience at the level* of the Los Angeles County class of Public Health Microbiologist I in an approved laboratory.

• 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. An approved laboratory is defined as a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified laboratory. If you do not have experience please indicate "Not Applicable". NOTE: For each experience please indicate the following information:

a) Employers Name and Address

b) Position/Title held

c) Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY)

d) Hours Worked per Week

e) Describe experience/responsibilities in detail.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered a response.

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REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Do you have a Public Health Microbiologist Certificate issued by the California State Department of Public Health.?

If yes, please provide your certificate number below.

If you do not have a Public Health Microbiologist Certificate issued by the California State Department of Public Health, please indicate "Not Applicable" below.

Required Question

Employer County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website http://hr.lacounty.gov