Public health Jobs in Orange, CA

CAREER DESCRIPTION

Public Health Microbiologist I

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the recruitment will close on Thursday January 15 2026 AT 11 : 59 PM (PST)

The open eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Public Health Microbiologist I positions within this specialty. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and / or lower classifications throughout the County.

Health Care Agency

The County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA ) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Administrative Services Behavioral Health Services Correctional Health Services Public Health and Specialized Medical Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

The Department

The Orange County Public Health Laboratory (OCPHL) is a core component of the Public Health program within HCA that provides laboratory services to Correctional Health Services Public Health Clinical Services Communicable Disease Control Division Environmental Health Services and clinical and hospital laboratories. Furthermore OCPHL provides specialized laboratory testing for assessing investigating and analyzing infectious diseases of public health concerning Orange County California. OCPHL is certified by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to perform high complexity testing in the areas of bacteriology mycobacteriology mycology parasitology virology immunology and molecular biology. Additionally OCPHL has a Water Quality laboratory located in Newport Beach that is certified by the California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) that primarily monitors the Countys Ocean and bay recreational waters.

The Opportunity

Health Care Agency is recruiting for a Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) I to perform standardized microbiological testing in areas such as : bacteriology mycobacteriology (TB) parasitology virology and water quality for the detection of communicable disease-causing agents. The incumbents will be critical in maintaining the quality of testing that Orange County Public Health Laboratory provides to a variety of clients and programs.

The duties of the PHM I include but are not limited to :

• Provide high quality public health laboratory services to clients
• Conduct technical laboratory testing and analysis of a standardized and generally recurring nature using well defined procedures
• Work with laboratory instruments and equipment including calibration and troubleshooting

Desirable Qualifications & Core Competencies :

The ideal candidate will be detailed- oriented and an excellent team player who is committed to providing a high level of microbiological testing analysis and identification. The incumbents will have the ability to follow policies and procedures adhere to safety rules and precautions and conduct technical laboratory testing and analysis of a standardized and generally recurring nature using well defined procedures.

In order to be considered for a Public Health Microbiologist I position candidates must attach a copy of their Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health to their application.

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

Technical Knowledge Technical Experience

Communication Skills

Planning and Organization

Minimum Qualifications

Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Public Health Microbiologist I 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 applicants. After screening qualified applicants 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 (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.

Eligible List Score Groups : Once all screening 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.

Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Email Notification

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment please contact Rosemary Donis at or

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Employer

County of Orange

Address

400 W CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

Santa Ana California 92701

Phone

Website

Required Experience :

IC

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 84968 - 108409