At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) is based on the Richmond Campus which employs more than 1,200 people. The Richmond Campus is a flat, 29-acre property located in Richmond's Marina Bay. The CLS serves to protect and promote the health of all Californians through innovative and collaborative infectious disease and environmental testing, including provision of investigation and surveillance activities which form the basis of disease response and prevention. The CLS works to bring together emerging scientific capabilities in testing, analytics, and communications reflecting a new level of coordination, support, and leadership for the public health laboratory system at the state, local and national level. In addition, the Center relies on a continuous improvement infrastructure as a core value in developing solutions that emphasize a culture of quality and performance through performance management success.

*The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

*The CDPH is not currently an E-Verify employer.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by acting as a technical expert for the Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) Training program.

The Public Health Microbiologist Specialist (PHMS) serves as subject matter expert (SME) to staff that provide didactic and laboratory training in bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, and virology to PHM trainees throughout California. This position works closely with public health laboratory directors, participating CDPH training laboratories, and training partners, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL), and the California Association of Public Health Laboratory Directors (CAPHLD) Training Committee to update training curriculum, provide subject matter expertise on PHM training and laboratory safety, coordinate and implement training plans and activities, update individual module’s schedule, provide lab training, develop online training platforms, and update training resources. The incumbent coordinates with the Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) and the PHM Training Program & Laboratory Animal Services Section (PHMTP&LASS) to update and enforce necessary risk assessments, health and safety policies and procedures; report and resolve health and safety issues and concerns; and support emergency response procedures in the PHM training areas. This position works with PHMTP&LASS and CAPHLD to update and maintain inventory of training lab media, reagents, and supplies and helps ensure timely delivery, following the training schedule.

The LabAspire PHM Training Program Coordinator performs essential job functions under the direction of the LabAspire Research Scientist Supervisor I and the   California Department of Public Health. The LabAspire program is a state-wide public health laboratory (PHL) workforce development program with the mission to   sustain the California PHL network by training enough qualified personnel to meet federal and state regulatory requirements for certified Public Health Laboratory   Directors and certified PHM in leadership roles.

In addition to carrying out LabAspire related duties, the LabAspire PHM Training Program Coordinator assists the PHM Training Program an average of 15-20  hours   per week during the six-month PHM Training Program. The number of hours may vary based on the amount of work performed during a particular week as  well as   availability.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGIST SPECIALIST

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Must have a Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) license. PHM Trainee license not acceptable.
• Good communication and writing skills
• Microsoft Skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint)
• Public Health Microbiologist Training Program experience is a plus

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=480892

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

About California Department of Public Health

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.

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