Assistant Laboratory Director (Health Services Manager) - Orange County

The ideal candidate will have five (5) years of laboratory experience, in high complexity testing within the specialty of microbiology with a minimum of 6 months experience in high complexity testing within the subspecialties of bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, mycobacteriology, virology, syphilis serology, general immunology and urinalysis. Additionally, the experience will include one (1) year of lead/supervisory experience.

Furthermore, the ideal candidate will meet the qualifications of CLIA technical supervisor (TS) (42 CFR 493.1449) and have the ability to perform the CLIA TS responsibilities as described in 42 CFR 493.1451.

In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies:

Technical Knowledge | Experience 

• PHL operations experience 
• State and Federal laws and regulations to assist in the operation of the laboratory in compliance with those laws and regulations
• Advanced knowledge of microbiological concepts, principles, and techniques that can be applied to public health laboratory testing
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory quality assurance and safety principles and procedures

Problem Solving | Critical Thinking

• Setting objectives and goals to achieve maximum productivity
• Working independently and adapting to varied work settings
• Developing and maintaining effective systems to manage multiple tasks and track information
• Contributing to strategic plan development and working with supervisors and staff to execute the strategic plan

Supervision | Managing Performance 

• Supporting the efforts of the Laboratory Director to guide and sustain the organization
• Communicating with employees and encouraging high performance   
• Working daily with supervisors and staff to develop future leaders for the organization
• Demonstrating leadership/management skills to direct and ensure delivery of efficient high-quality services
• Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions and teams
• Identifying performance capabilities and potential of others

Writing l Oral Communication 

• Communicating clearly when issuing regular updates to the Laboratory Director and staff
• Writing standard operating procedures or policies for departmental tests or methods as needed
• Effectively communicates, both verbally and in writing, with department staff, clients, and vendors to accurately convey both substance and intent
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders including local, state and federal PHLs to achieve short and long term goals   
• Presents ideas and complex materials clearly, concisely, logically, and persuasively

Special Qualification | Requirements 

Upon appointment to the position, the following is a License/Certificate Registration Requirement that must be met:

Possession of a valid Public Health Microbiologist Certificate issued by the California Department of Health Services. Failure to possess or keep in effect this certificate constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules.


 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Health Services Manager classification as well as the physical and mental requirements and the environmental and working conditions.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Structured Oral Interview (Oral Exam) | (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job. 

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. 
 
Please note: The information you provide on your application and/or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.