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.