CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
EXAMINER II, LABORATORY FIELD SERVICES
WORKING TITLE: CLINICAL LABORATORY SURVEYOR
Schematic Code: SW75 Classification Code: 7946 Exam Code: 8H1AU02
Examination Type: Open Continuous
FINAL FILING DATES
Testing is considered continuous as dates can be set at any time. Applications will be reviewed to
ensure the minimum requirements for participation in this exam are met. Possession of the entrance
requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Once you have taken the examination, you
may not retest for 12 months from the established list date.
Applications must be submitted by the filing dates indicated below. Applications postmarked,
personally delivered, or received via interoffice mail after the final filing date, will be held for the next
administration of the exam.
The filing dates are:
March 15, 2024
June 17, 2024
September 16, 2024
December 16, 2024
SALARY
$6,364 - $8,521 per month
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color,
disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender
expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran
status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth,
breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
WHO CAN APPLY
Persons who meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this announcement may take this
competitive examination.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a valid license as a clinical laboratory bio-analyst or scientist, or certification as a public
health microbiologist issued by the California State Department of Public Health. (Applicants who do
not possess the required license or certification will be admitted to the examination, but they must
secure a license or certificate before they will be considered for appointment.) AND
Either One:
Two years of experience performing the duties of an Examiner I, Laboratory Field Services, in
California state service.
OR Two
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in a clinical or public health
laboratory, three years of which must have involved one or a combination of the following:
1.
Field consultation experience in the clinical or public health laboratory field; or
2.
Supervisory experience involving supervision of professional laboratory personnel or as a
laboratory director; or
3.
Performance as a staff specialist in one or more of the technical areas of clinical or public
health laboratory science. (Post-baccalaureate graduate work in clinical chemistry, medical
microbiology, clinical laboratory technology or public health may be substituted on a year-for-
year basis for not more than two years of the required general experience.)
AND
Education: Possession of a master’s degree in clinical laboratory science clinical chemistry, medical
microbiology, or public health.
The required degree must have been obtained from a recognized U.S. university or from a foreign
university approved by the Bureau of Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education under the
provision of California Education Code Chapter 3, Part 59, Division 10.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
All candidates for, appointees to, and employees in the state civil service shall possess the general
qualifications of integrity, honesty, sobriety, dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good
judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, courtesy, ability to work cooperatively with others, willingness
and ability to assume the responsibilities and to conform to the conditions of work characteristic of the
employment, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the
class.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TYPICAL TASKS
This is the staff specialist level of the Examiner series. Under general direction, the incumbent
develops and administers a complex area of Laboratory Field Services, such as evaluation of
licensing personnel, biologics licensing, and evaluation and approval of clinical laboratory training
facilities; provides guidance in his/her area of specialization to Examiners I, Laboratory Field
Services; and performs other related duties.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this examination, please complete and return the following:
STANDARD STATE APPLICATION (FORM 678)
COPY OF UNOFFICIAL/OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
Due to COVID-19, we have limited staff working in the office. Therefore, the preferred method of
application submittal at this time is via email to [email protected]. Mailed and dropped off
applications will still be accepted but may have delays in processing.
Applications and any additional documents must be submitted via the U.S. Postal Service or hand
delivered to the Department of Public Health Human Resources Office (hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00
PM). Submit (California State Application STD 678) and any additional documents to:
Via Email:
CDPHExamUnit@cdph.ca.gov
Submit via mail to:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Attn: Examination Services Unit
P.O. Box 997378 MS 1700 – 1702
Sacramento, CA 95899-7378
Drop Off:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Attn: Examination Services Unit
1615 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95814
DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS
TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (CalHR),
FAX, OR INTER-AGENCY MAIL
CONTACT INFORMATION
All questions regarding this examination (including the minimum qualifications, applying for the
examination, being scheduled for the examination, reasonable accommodations, the examination
components, scoring, etc.) may be directed to the contact information below:
EMAIL: CDPHExamUnit@cdph.ca.gov
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
The examination will consist of a Qualifications Assessment and is the sole component of the
Examiner II (Laboratory Field Services) examination. To obtain a position on the eligible list, a
minimum score of 70% must be received. The Qualifications Assessment is designed to elicit specific
information regarding each candidate’s education, training, and experience relative to the testing
classification. Responses to the questionnaire will be assessed based on pre-determined rating
criteria. The Qualifications Assessment package will be emailed to the applicant in the form of a
survey. Please monitor your email account’s SPAM, Junk, Bulk, etc. Folder (s) as the
examination email may be filtered depending on your specific account settings.
The participating department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the
needs of the service if the circumstances under which this examination has changed. Such revision
will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMITTANCE TO THE EXAMINATION
It is your responsibility to make sure you meet the education and/or experience requirements stated
on this announcement on the date you submit your application. Your signature on your application
indicates that you have read, understood, and possess the basic qualifications required.
NOTE: Applications must include “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year), time base, job titles and/or
civil service class title(s), and range (if applicable) for all work experience. College course
Information must include title, number of semester or quarter units, name of institution, completion
dates, and degree. Applications received without this information will be rejected. Applicants must
submit a copy of either official or nonofficial transcripts along with the application when using
education to meet the entrance requirements for this examination.
SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: Rankings will be determined based on the depth and breadth of
professional education and experience beyond what is minimally required. Emphasis will be placed
on measuring:
Knowledge of:
1.
Technical areas of clinical or public health Laboratory sciences, such as clinical chemistry,
toxicology, bacteriology, immunology, mycology, hematology, parasitology, cytology, or
virology, including principles, techniques, equipment and terminology used in the laboratory
investigation of diseases.
2.
The causes and methods of transmission and control of communicable diseases.
3.
Current developments in clinical and public health laboratory sciences.
4.
State and Federal laws and regulations relating to clinical and public health laboratories,
biologics production, and proficiency testing services.
5.
Use of available scientific information technology and available scientific resource materials.
6.
Specific application of laws and regulations relating to clinical and public health laboratories,
including principles and procedures involved in the investigation of violations and current
developments in legislative action affecting clinical and public health laboratories and
personnel.
7.
General principles of effective leadership.
8.
Principles and practices of organization and management as applied to a laboratory program
or activity.
Ability to:
1.
Perform clinical laboratory tests, microbiological analysis, or other specialized technical
procedures.
2.
Conduct surveys and investigations of clinical and public health laboratories, blood banks, and
other specialized facilities with accuracy, thoroughness, and tact.
3.
Interpret and apply laws and regulations to specific cases.
4.
Communicate and consult with laboratory personnel and administrators.
5.
Collect and organize data for hearings.
6.
Organize specialized activities or programs.
7.
Prepare complex reports, guidelines, and proposed regulations.
ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION
Possession of the entrance requirement does not assure a place on the eligible list. In order to obtain
a position on the eligible list, a minimum rating of 70% must be attained. Names of successful
competitors are merged into the open eligible list established for use by the Department of Public
Health in order of final scores regardless of testing date. Eligibility expires 24 months after it is
established unless the needs of the service and conditions of the list warrant a change in this period.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 18973.1,Veteran’s Preference will be awarded in this
examination as follows: 1) Any veteran, widow or widower of a veteran, or spouse of a 100 percent
disabled veteran, who achieves a passing score in an entrance examination, shall be ranked in the
top rank of the resulting eligibility list. Any veteran who has been dishonorably discharged or
released is not eligible for veterans’ preference; 2) An entrance examination is defined, under thelaw,
as any open competitive examination; 3) Veterans’ Preference is not granted once a person achieves
permanent civil service status.
HOW TO APPLY FOR VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
The California State Jobs’ website (www.jobs.ca.gov) has information on how to apply for Veterans’
Preference on their website and on the Application for Veterans’ Preference form (CalHR 1093)
(https://jobs.ca.gov/PDF/SPB1093.pdf). Additional information is also available at the Department of
Veterans Affairs website (http://www.cdva.ca.gov).
TDD is Telecommunications Device for the Deaf and is reachable only from phones equipped with a
TDD device.
The California Relay (Telephone) Service for the deaf or hearing impaired:
MCI from TDD: 1-800-735-2929 MCI from voice telephone: 1-800-735-2922
Sprint from TDD: 1-888-877-5378Sprint from voice telephone: 1-888-877-537
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (631)
Examination Title: Examiner II, Laboratory Field Services
WORKING TITLE: CLINICAL LABORATORY SURVEYOR
Name:
(Print: first, middle initial, last)
Final Filing Dates:
March 15, 2024
June 17, 2024
September 16, 2024
December 16, 2024
If you are successful in your examination your name will be placed on the active employment list
and certified to fill vacancies according to the conditions you specify on this form. If you are
unwilling to accept work or do not reply promptly to communications your name will be placed on
the inactive list.
Please indicate your choices - you will not be offered a job in locations not checked.
Contra Costa County (0700)
Los Angeles County (1900)
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT DESIRED:
ON A PERMANENT BASIS, I AM WILLING TO WORK:
Full Time
Part Time (regular hours less than 40)
Intermittent (on call)
Limited Term
ON A TEMPORARY BASIS, I AM WILLING TO WORK:
Full Time
Part Time (regular hours less than 40)
Intermittent (on call)
Limited Term
It is your responsibility to notify the Department of Public Health, Examination Services Unit, of any
changes in your address or availability for employment. All correspondence must include your name,
examination title, and identification number.
Signature: Date:
