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Recruitment #22-433130-01
Approximate Salary | $24.00 - $29.18/hour; $49,929.41 - $60,689.51/year |
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Opening Date | 8/5/2022 10:00:00 AM |
Final Filing Date | 8/25/2022 5:00:00 PM |
Contact Information | Meoshi Hayes (707) 784-6309 |
Type of Recruitment | Open Competitive |
Healthy People - Healthy Community
The Health and Social Services Department's responsibilities include providing health, mental health, substance abuse and social services to the community as well as administering federal, state and local public assistance programs.
The Solano County Public Health Laboratory, the only regional public health lab in California, is located on the main Health and Social Services campus in Fairfield. The Solano County Public Health Laboratory supports and enhances the efforts of Solano, Napa, Yolo and Marin County Health Departments in the detection, control and prevention of communicable diseases by performing essential public health laboratory services. We participate in the CDC Laboratory Response Network to provide testing for outbreaks and emerging infectious diseases. We continue to build partnerships with local hospitals; health providers, including Travis Air Force Base, the State prison system, and other community partners; and local physicians. The lab employs advanced laboratory instrumentation for high-complexity clinical and environmental testing. Examples of lab services include antibiotic drug susceptibility by VITEK, serology and immunology by Evolis, molecular PCR testing by Roche, definitive mycobacterial identification by HPLC, mycology, bacteriology, parasitology, foodborne illness examinations, rabies antigen detection, tick testing for Lyme disease, chemistry and bacteriology testing of drinking and surface water. The lab receives federal and local grant funding related to public health emergency preparedness and homeland security. Employees attend state and national trainings to improve the lab’s capability to perform specialized testing. The lab recently implemented an advanced Laboratory Information Management System for electronic reporting of communicable diseases.
The Public Health Services Division believes that health is all about people; where they live, learn, work, and play. From our staff to our clients, we provide people with the tools they need to maintain and improve their health. The services we provide are incredibly diverse and include such activities as conducting public health nurse home visits for moms and babies, providing medical care in our clinics, and much more. You will not find a more committed group of people than public health workers. It takes a special kind of dedication to enter the public health field. Our passion is promoting health, livable communities and healthy lifestyles. As a result, we care for individuals and the community with compassion and respect.
To learn more about the Public Health Services Division, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/ph/default.asp
The Public Health Laboratory Technician assists the Public Health Microbiologists by preparing equipment, supplies and culture media and performing or initiating routine biological tests; weighs, prepares, and sterilizes culture media and reagents for testing and performs courier services.
The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.
Position Requirements:
Experience: Some laboratory experience desirable.
Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent with vocational or technical school training in environmental technology, chemistry, biology or related field.
To review the full class specification which includes examples of duties, please visit http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15975
Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2022 calendar year is $1,671.27 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.
Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.
Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.
The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year, 2 half day fixed, and 2 floating paid holidays per year.
Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.
Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years.
To view the benefits for a regular position, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16512
Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue .034 hours of Paid Time Off for every full hour worked.
To view the benefits for an extra-help position, please visit:
https://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16516
CULTURE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Solano County is committed to “Invest In and For the Future” by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs:
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Education Fair
• County Mentoring Program
• Leadership Academy
• Supervisory Trainings
• Skill Development Trainings
• Self-paced learning opportunities
08/25/22 - 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and
required documents.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to
apply. Applications must be submitted through the JobAps system. Paper copies
of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as
requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if
applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing
date. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Public Health Lab Technician) and the
recruitment number (22-433130-01) in your email or fax.
Previously
submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts,
etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must
be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of
Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job
announcement are Pacific Time.
All applicants must submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts of vocational or technical school training (verifying the courses and units completed) by the final filing date. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma, certificate or transcripts (if required) by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Public Health Lab Technician) and the recruitment number (22-433130-01) in your email or fax.
This Supplemental
Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this
position and which will be a factor in determining whether they will continue
in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer
all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be
considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area
are recommended to state "no experience in this area" or
"N/A" instead of leaving the space blank. Work experience listed
in this area must also be listed in the body of the application. |
Do you have any work experience in a laboratory setting? |
Less
than 6 months experience |
More
than 6 months but less than 1 year experience |
More
than 1 year but less than 18 months experience |
More
than 18 months but less than 2 years experience |
More
than 2 years experience |
Do you have work experience performing environmental, water and/or food testing? |
Less
than 6 months experience |
More
than 6 months but less than 1 year experience |
More
than 1 year but less than 18 months experience |
More
than 18 months but less than 2 years experience |
More
than 2 years experience |
Do you have experience in the packaging, transporting, and/or shipping of laboratory specimens? |
Less
than 6 months experience |
More
than 6 months but less than 1 year experience |
More
than 1 year but less than 18 months experience |
More
than 18 months but less than 2 years experience |
More
than 2 years experience |
I have received vocational or technical school training in: |
Environmental
Technology |
Chemistry |
Biology |
Other
closely related field |
I
have not received any vocational or technical school training. |
I understand that I must provide proof of the vocation and/or technical training I have received. I will provide proof by: |
Attaching
the document to my application |
Emailing
the document to Recruitment@solanocounty.com |
Independent travel may be required.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver’s license may be required.
Candidates for employment may be required to sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting as a condition of employment.
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181
consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and
have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under
honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD
214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN
RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE.
Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a
recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits
for service connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an
honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points
added to their combined score. Disabled
veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added
to their combined score. Veteran’s
preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open
examinations.
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment
decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County
employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job
related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who
are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without
reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the
recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection
Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by
Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department
by the final filing date of the recruitment.
Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
OUR COMMUNITY
Solano County is the ideal place to live, learn, work and play… The America's Promise Alliance has named Solano County as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People for six straight years—the only California community with that distinction.
County Population (2019): 447,643
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER