Posted : Sunday, November 05, 2023 10:06 PM
JOB
CURRENT VACANCY IS WITHIN THE PUBLIC HEALTH BRANCHOF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY SKILLS OR EXPERIENCES LISTED UNDER THE IDEAL CANDIDATESTATEMENT MAY ALSO BE USED TO SCREEN APPLICATIONS SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION OF A VALID MICROBIOLOGIST CERIFICATION/LICENSE AND VALID DRIVERS LICENSE FINAL FILING DATE: ** CONTINUOUS **SALARY INFORMATION $8,279 - $10,566 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $47.
76 - $60.
96 APPROXIMATE HOURLY* *Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visithttps://www.
shastacounty.
gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous.
ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY Shasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small town atmosphere.
With its natural beauty, diversified culture, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT Health and Human Services AgencyThe Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with communities to protect and improve the health and well-being of Shasta County residents.
Established in 2006, the HHSA is organized into four branches: Children’s Services, Adult Services, Public Health and Economic Mobility, with a centralized administration.
The HHSA promotes optimal health for all.
The frail, the abused, the mentally ill and those without resources look to the HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their health and safety.
This transformation improves efficiency, avoids unnecessary duplication of effort, encourages collaboration among programs and organizes the HHSA’s services to be more responsive to the needs of the public.
The Public Health Branch focuses on community-wide prevention of communicable disease, chronic disease, injury, substance abuse, family violence, and lead poisoning.
Public Health helps the community develop policies and support community environments that encourage healthy behaviors.
It promotes nutrition and physical activity, healthy aging, worksite wellness and healthy communities.
Public Health is also where the HHSA’s emergency response unit is headquartered, and its laboratory provides testing services for Shasta and numerous other Northern California counties.
ABOUT THE POSITION Under general direction of the HHSA Public Health Branch Director the Public Health Laboratory Director plans, organizes, directs and carries out the activities of the Public Health Laboratory, a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) accredited laboratory performing high complexity testing in compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA '88); and related duties as assigned.
IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have: Experience as a Public Health Laboratory Director in the State of California.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience as a supervisor and a proven track record of building teams.
Experience participating as a member of the leadership team of a Public Health department.
An understanding of health equity and its impacts on disproportionately affected populations.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Public Health Laboratory Director is distinguished from the Public Health Microbiologist class series as the position is responsible for the overall operation of the laboratory, including oversight and supervision of assigned staff by planning, organizing, directing and delegating work duties; performs and interprets the most difficult and least well-defined laboratory tests; may develop, evaluate, implement and improves existing laboratory procedures; ensures prompt and accurate laboratory reporting; maintains all appropriate certifications to be current at all times (e.
g.
, CLIA, Public Health Lab, ELAP); assures compliance with applicable regulations; prepares and administers performance evaluations; assists in preparation of and monitoring of budgets and contracts.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Plans, develops, implements, and oversees public health laboratory programs, services, and activities; reviews, recommends, and implements policy and procedural changes; analyzes statistical and fiscal data and operational problems to develop operating procedures for laboratory programs and functions; ensures that testing systems developed and used for each of the tests performed in the laboratory provide quality laboratory services for all aspects of test performance, which includes the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of testing; ensures that the physical plant and environmental conditions of the laboratory are appropriate for the testing performed; provides a safe environment in which employees are protected from physical, chemical, and biological hazards; ensures that test methodologies selected have the capability of providing the quality of results required for patient care; ensures that verification procedures used are adequate to determine the accuracy, precision, and other pertinent performance characteristics of the method; ensures that laboratory personnel are performing the test methods as required for accurate and reliable results; ensures that the laboratory is enrolled in approved proficiency testing programs for the testing performed, that the proficiency testing samples are tested as required, that the results are returned within the time frames established by the proficiency testing program, and that all proficiency testing reports are reviewed by the appropriate staff to evaluate the laboratory's performance and to identify any problems that require corrective action; ensures an approved corrective action plan is promptly developed and followed when any proficiency testing result is found to be unacceptable or unsatisfactory, or when a deficiency is noted by the staff of the California Department of Health Services, with notification of such plan to the Public Health Branch Director; ensures that the quality control and quality assurance programs are established and maintained to assure the quality of laboratory services provided and to identify failures in quality as they occur; ensures the establishment and maintenance of acceptable levels of analytical performance for each test system; ensures that all necessary remedial actions are taken and documented whenever significant deviations from the laboratory's established performance characteristics are identified and that patient test results are reported only when the system is functioning properly; ensures that reports of test results include pertinent information required for interpretation; ensures that consultation is available to the laboratory's clients on matters relating to the quality of the test results reported and their interpretation concerning specific patient conditions; consults with and acts as a reference for physicians, clinical laboratories, other divisions of the Public Health Branch, other Health and Human Services Branches, and other County departments; interprets Federal, State, local and internal rules and regulations; supervises, motivates and assists subordinate staff in resolving complex and/or technical problems; performs laboratory analysis of drinking water and other specimens; identifies potential funding sources and prepares proposals for contracts, and grants; oversees selection of laboratory services and recommends laboratory fees in consultation with the Public Health Branch Director; administers laboratory contracts and laboratory budgets; oversees inventory control and preventive maintenance; provides leadership in actively promoting the Branch's mission and aligning the Public Health Laboratory's activities with the mission and direction of the Health and Human Services Agency and Public Health Branch; works to integrate the Public Health Laboratory's activities with those of all other divisions of the Public Health Branch; assists the Branch in seeking and maintaining Public Health Accreditation; assists the Branch in seeking to increase access to public health services to hard-to-reach populations, and in increasing the cultural competency level of the Branch as an organization; may serve on or chair Public Health Branch or Health and Human Services ad hoc committees or team meetings and/or represent the Branch before community groups and governmental agencies as designated by the Public Health Branch Director; and performs other duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until current vacancies have been filled.
A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application.
It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted.
This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments.
Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination.
Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process.
Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.
Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score.
To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.
) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at apply online or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities.
Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin.
Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability.
If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERShasta County Personnel1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
76 - $60.
96 APPROXIMATE HOURLY* *Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visithttps://www.
shastacounty.
gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous.
ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY Shasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small town atmosphere.
With its natural beauty, diversified culture, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT Health and Human Services AgencyThe Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with communities to protect and improve the health and well-being of Shasta County residents.
Established in 2006, the HHSA is organized into four branches: Children’s Services, Adult Services, Public Health and Economic Mobility, with a centralized administration.
The HHSA promotes optimal health for all.
The frail, the abused, the mentally ill and those without resources look to the HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their health and safety.
This transformation improves efficiency, avoids unnecessary duplication of effort, encourages collaboration among programs and organizes the HHSA’s services to be more responsive to the needs of the public.
The Public Health Branch focuses on community-wide prevention of communicable disease, chronic disease, injury, substance abuse, family violence, and lead poisoning.
Public Health helps the community develop policies and support community environments that encourage healthy behaviors.
It promotes nutrition and physical activity, healthy aging, worksite wellness and healthy communities.
Public Health is also where the HHSA’s emergency response unit is headquartered, and its laboratory provides testing services for Shasta and numerous other Northern California counties.
ABOUT THE POSITION Under general direction of the HHSA Public Health Branch Director the Public Health Laboratory Director plans, organizes, directs and carries out the activities of the Public Health Laboratory, a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) accredited laboratory performing high complexity testing in compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA '88); and related duties as assigned.
IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have: Experience as a Public Health Laboratory Director in the State of California.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience as a supervisor and a proven track record of building teams.
Experience participating as a member of the leadership team of a Public Health department.
An understanding of health equity and its impacts on disproportionately affected populations.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Public Health Laboratory Director is distinguished from the Public Health Microbiologist class series as the position is responsible for the overall operation of the laboratory, including oversight and supervision of assigned staff by planning, organizing, directing and delegating work duties; performs and interprets the most difficult and least well-defined laboratory tests; may develop, evaluate, implement and improves existing laboratory procedures; ensures prompt and accurate laboratory reporting; maintains all appropriate certifications to be current at all times (e.
g.
, CLIA, Public Health Lab, ELAP); assures compliance with applicable regulations; prepares and administers performance evaluations; assists in preparation of and monitoring of budgets and contracts.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Plans, develops, implements, and oversees public health laboratory programs, services, and activities; reviews, recommends, and implements policy and procedural changes; analyzes statistical and fiscal data and operational problems to develop operating procedures for laboratory programs and functions; ensures that testing systems developed and used for each of the tests performed in the laboratory provide quality laboratory services for all aspects of test performance, which includes the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of testing; ensures that the physical plant and environmental conditions of the laboratory are appropriate for the testing performed; provides a safe environment in which employees are protected from physical, chemical, and biological hazards; ensures that test methodologies selected have the capability of providing the quality of results required for patient care; ensures that verification procedures used are adequate to determine the accuracy, precision, and other pertinent performance characteristics of the method; ensures that laboratory personnel are performing the test methods as required for accurate and reliable results; ensures that the laboratory is enrolled in approved proficiency testing programs for the testing performed, that the proficiency testing samples are tested as required, that the results are returned within the time frames established by the proficiency testing program, and that all proficiency testing reports are reviewed by the appropriate staff to evaluate the laboratory's performance and to identify any problems that require corrective action; ensures an approved corrective action plan is promptly developed and followed when any proficiency testing result is found to be unacceptable or unsatisfactory, or when a deficiency is noted by the staff of the California Department of Health Services, with notification of such plan to the Public Health Branch Director; ensures that the quality control and quality assurance programs are established and maintained to assure the quality of laboratory services provided and to identify failures in quality as they occur; ensures the establishment and maintenance of acceptable levels of analytical performance for each test system; ensures that all necessary remedial actions are taken and documented whenever significant deviations from the laboratory's established performance characteristics are identified and that patient test results are reported only when the system is functioning properly; ensures that reports of test results include pertinent information required for interpretation; ensures that consultation is available to the laboratory's clients on matters relating to the quality of the test results reported and their interpretation concerning specific patient conditions; consults with and acts as a reference for physicians, clinical laboratories, other divisions of the Public Health Branch, other Health and Human Services Branches, and other County departments; interprets Federal, State, local and internal rules and regulations; supervises, motivates and assists subordinate staff in resolving complex and/or technical problems; performs laboratory analysis of drinking water and other specimens; identifies potential funding sources and prepares proposals for contracts, and grants; oversees selection of laboratory services and recommends laboratory fees in consultation with the Public Health Branch Director; administers laboratory contracts and laboratory budgets; oversees inventory control and preventive maintenance; provides leadership in actively promoting the Branch's mission and aligning the Public Health Laboratory's activities with the mission and direction of the Health and Human Services Agency and Public Health Branch; works to integrate the Public Health Laboratory's activities with those of all other divisions of the Public Health Branch; assists the Branch in seeking and maintaining Public Health Accreditation; assists the Branch in seeking to increase access to public health services to hard-to-reach populations, and in increasing the cultural competency level of the Branch as an organization; may serve on or chair Public Health Branch or Health and Human Services ad hoc committees or team meetings and/or represent the Branch before community groups and governmental agencies as designated by the Public Health Branch Director; and performs other duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until current vacancies have been filled.
A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application.
It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted.
This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments.
Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination.
Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process.
Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.
Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score.
To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.
) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at apply online or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities.
Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin.
Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability.
If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERShasta County Personnel1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
• Phone : (530) 225-5515
• Location : Redding, CA
• Post ID: 9006477489