Job Description

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 23-0079

The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Health.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 30 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Salary: $5,282 to $6,425 per month (SR-24, Step C to H)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant\'s qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Duties Summary

The Microbiologist V directs and supervises the activities in one or ore specialized fields in microbiology in a moderate size laboratory section or in clinical microbiology diagnosis; or manages and operates a public health laboratory servicing a county-wide jurisdiction; and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Basic Education: A bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in microbiology, biology, molecular biology, molecular cell biology, medical technology, medical laboratory science, or a closely related science major.

Coursework must include a lecture and laboratory course in each of the following:

1. Chemistry such as inorganic, qualitative, organic, or similar; and

2. At least two (2) subject areas related to the study of microorganisms such as those listed below:
a. Bacteriology, immunology, serology, mycology, parasitology, molecular biology, molecular cell biology or virology;
b. Food, water, dairy, soil, industrial, public health, agriculture, or applied bacteriology; or applied microbiology; or
c. Genetics, physiology, metabolism, animal or plant physiology or pathology, cell biology, biochemistry, biophysical chemistry.

Note: To be creditable, the focus and content of the course must have been substantively devoted to the required subject area.

Specialized Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience in the detection, isolation, identification, cultivation, use and/or control of microorganisms. Such experience may have been gained in such scientific disciplines as bacteriology, immunology, serology, mycology, parasitology, virology or other related areas of science.

At least one year of experience must have been comparable to the Microbiologist IV level in State service.

The Microbiologist IV in state service is a senior, fully independent worker level in the series and conducts special investigations, research projects, or human clinical testing in one or more specialized fields of microbiology in a laboratory; and/or supervises and participates in the activity of one or more areas in the field of microbiology; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory aptitude rather than supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential. Please refer to the attached Minimum Qualification Requirements for more information.

Selective Certification - Specialized License: Applicants must possess or be eligible to obtain a current Clinical Laboratory Supervisor License issued by the State of Hawaii, Department of Health prior to or upon appointment. Information on licensure requirements may be obtained from the State Department of Health at (808) 453-6653. Please call the DOH to determine your eligibility for licensure prior to submitting your application.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please .

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Other Information

The State of Hawai\'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click:

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office\'s Levels of Review.

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