Job Description

Salary : $92,404.32 - $124,523.04 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: PH5000F
Department: PUBLIC HEALTH
Opening Date: 10/24/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Position/Program Information
THIS ANNOUCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL APPLICATION FILING AND UPDATE BULLETIN LANGUAGE.

EXAM NUMBER :
PH5000F

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT :
We welcome applications from anyone.
FIRST DAY OF FILING :

We will be accepting online applications starting Monday, October 27, 2025 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
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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:

ABOUT THIS POSITION: We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill the Public Health Microbiologist II position within the Department of Public Health. Assists a Public Health Microbiology Supervisor in the operation of a public health laboratory unit by resolving technical problems and developing recommendations on new or alternative equipment, methods, or materials in addition to performing regular Public Health Microbiologist under the general direction of a Public Health Microbiology Supervisor in a duties.

For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link:
Essential Job Functions
What will I do as a Public Health Microbiologist II?

• Investigates problems of micro-organism identification, laboratory equipment malfunction, or difficulties with reagents, media, or other materials or items of supply which cause test results to be unreliable otherwise questionable and takes or recommends appropriate action for their resolution.
• Assists supervision in the search of technical publications and other literature in the field to identify and recommend for management's consideration new equipment, methods, materials, or items of supply which appear to warrant investigative tryout; participates in controlled experiments to evaluate the feasibility or adaptability of the product or procedure into regular laboratory operations and develops appropriate recommendations.
• Verifies that journeyman microbiologists have correctly calibrated test instruments, carried out prescribed quality control procedures, performed first-line maintenance on equipment, and properly completed necessary documentation.
• Monitors the bench-level instruction provided microbiologist trainees and newly hired or assigned microbiologists, and assists supervision in evaluating their progress.
• Performs standardized laboratory tests as needed on a regular workstation for absent microbiologists or when procedure is too infrequently requested to be assigned a regular workstation.
• Functions as the designated relief of a Public Health Microbiology Supervisor I when the latter must be absent from the laboratory unit.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
One (1) year's work experience as a public health microbiologist* in an approved laboratory.**
LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED:

1. Public Health Microbiologist's Certificate*** issued by the California State Department of Health.
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:
*In the County of Los Angeles, the class of p ublic health microbiologist is defined as performs a variety of standardized public health laboratory tests within a specialized area (such as bacteriology, virology, serology, or parasitology) or across specialty lines.

** An approved laboratory is a laboratory certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA).

***For information on how to obtain the letter/certificate from the California State Department of Public Health verifying eligibility to work as a public health microbiologist, click on the link below:

• The required license and certification MUST be current/active and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license or certification will NOT be accepted.
• We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
• All documents must be attached to your application at the time of filing, or e-mailed to within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected.

• If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to the exam analyst at [click to reveal email address] HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov as soon as possible so, if you are eligible for veteran's credit, we can include it before the list is available.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following:

• Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.

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.

Candidates must meet the requirements to qualify and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment in order to be added on the Eligible Register.

Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.
ELIGIBILITY & VACANCY INFORMATION: Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of 12 months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any, 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 .

IMPORTANT NOTES:
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:
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 friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

VETERAN'S CREDIT:
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to as soon as possible so, if you are eligible for veteran's credit, we can include it before the list is available.

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 inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Have any questions about anything listed above? Please contact us at:
Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: [click to reveal phone number](213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail:

California Relay Services Phone: [click to reveal phone number](800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: [click to reveal phone number](844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: [click to reveal phone number](800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: [click to reveal phone number](800) 897-0077
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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:
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:
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
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:
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• Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.
• Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or rescheduling of an exam component (if applicable).

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

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Pease describe in detail your work experience as a public health microbiologist* in an approved laboratory.**
*in the County of Los Angeles, the class of public health microbiologist is defined as performs a variety of standardized public health laboratory tests within a specialized area (such as bacteriology, virology, serology, or parasitology) or across specialty lines.**An approved laboratory is a laboratory certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA).
If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".
NOTE : For each experience please indicate the following information:

• 1. Name and Address of Employer
• 2. Position/Title Held
• 3. Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)
• 4. Hours worked per week
• 5. Describe experience in detail
  You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

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CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT:
Do you have a Public Health Microbiologist's Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health? The required license and certification MUST be current/active and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license or certification will NOT be accepted. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of filing, or e-mailed to [click to reveal email address] HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected.

• Yes, I have a Public Health Microbiologist's Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health and I've attached a copy to my application.
• Yes, I have a Public Health Microbiologist's Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health and I will email it within fifteen (15) calendar days to [click to reveal email address] HRexams@ph.lacounty.gov .
• No, I don't have a Public Health Microbiologist's Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health.

Required Question

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