DIRECTOR OF LABORATORY SERVICES
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$6,006
8,013/Month
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JOB # 07-NE9-01
APPLICATION
DEADLINE: Friday,
June 22, 2007
THE JOB: Under general
direction, to plan, organize, direct and review the departmental public health
and clinical laboratory operations; to perform a variety of technical
laboratory testing and analysis and to do other work as required.
THE
REQUIREMENTS: Any
combination of licensure, training and experience which is required by Federal
and State regulations to direct a public health and Medicare approved clinical
laboratory.
·
The
director of a principle public health laboratory shall be a Certified Public
Health Microbiologist; having four or more years of experience in public health
laboratory work.
·
Individual
must be a physician, mid level practitioner or dentist as defined in CLIA
sec. 493.2 of CLIA subpart A (educated through a legal, accredited
institution).
Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of laws,
regulations and standards pertaining to public health and clinical laboratories;
bacteriological, serological, mycological, parasitological, and other
microbiological principles; techniques, equipment, and terminology used in the
examination of body fluids and tissues, foods and water. General knowledge of
proper laboratory safety precautions and procedures; current trends and
concepts in public health microbiology; causes and modes of transmission of
communicable disease. Some knowledge of basic principles of administration,
including basic budgeting, principles of effective supervision and management.
Ability
to: Direct, train and evaluate other laboratory and support
personnel; perform and direct complex laboratory tests and examinations;
maintain proper laboratory safety precautions and procedures; analyze
situations accurately and take effective action; establish and maintain
effective working relationships with other staff departments, agencies,
laboratories, physicians, and the general public; speak and write effectively,
including preparation of clear and concise records and reports; interpret laws,
regulations, and standards pertaining to health and clinical laboratories and
related facilities; develop and maintain protocols of laboratory testing
procedure and develop and maintain program of quality control for public health
and clinical laboratories.
THE
EXAMINATION: Your
application will be reviewed to determine if you have met the education,
experience, training, and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job
announcement. If you meet these criteria
and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any
combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive
evaluation of training and experience as described on your application. You
must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The
examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified
applicants. If the eligible list is
established without the administration of the announced examination, the life
of the eligible list will be six months, and your overall score will be based
upon an evaluation of your application. If during those six months it is
necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be
invited to take the examination to remain on the eligible list.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com
or mail/deliver application to: Health Services Agency Personnel, 1080 Emeline
Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 or 1430 Freedom Blvd, Suite 101, Watsonville, CA,
95076. For information, call (831) 454-4466. Hearing Impaired TDD# (831)
454-2123. Applications will meet the
deadline if: 1) received in the Personnel Office by 5:00 p.m. on the final
filing date or 2) submitted online before midnight on the final filing date.
FOR INFORMATION: Contact Duncan Gillies @(831)
454-5444 for information about the position or Nisha Patel
@(831) 454-4466 for information regarding the application process.
Women, minorities
and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability that requires test
accommodation, please call (831) 454-4466.
To comply with the
1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all
new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the
U.S.
Some positions may
require fingerprinting and/or background investigation.
FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM - The
County provides a program to assist first-time homebuyers in the purchase of a
mobile home by providing a down payment subsidy. Contact the County of Santa Cruz Planning
Department at (831) 454-2336 for program information and qualifications.
EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS:
VACATION
- 15 Ό days per year, increasing to 30 Ό days per year after 16 years service.
Vacation is available after 1-year of service.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
- One week advanced upon appointment; two weeks accrued each year; can be taken
in cash or time off.
HOLIDAYS
- 12.5 paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE
- Six days per year after 6 months.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN
- The County contracts with PERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County contributions pay a
large majority of the premiums for employees and dependents.
DENTAL PLAN
- County paid employee and dependent coverage.
VISION PLAN
- County pays for employee coverage.
Employee may purchase dependent coverage.
RETIREMENT
- PERS retirement plan, 2% at age 55, integrated with Social Security. County
pays a portion of retirement contribution.
LIFE INSURANCE
- County paid $50,000 term policy. Employees may purchase supplemental life
insurance.
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN
Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to
have their contributions made utilizing pre-tax dollars.
LONG TERM
DISABILITY PLAN - Plan pays 66 2/3% of the first
$13,500, up to $9000 per month maximum.
EMPLOYEE CREDIT
UNION - Offers systematic savings and low interest
loans.
DEFERRED
COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available.
AUTOMATIC CHECK
DEPOSIT Required for all employees in this unit.
NOTE:
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied
contract.
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