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ASSISTANT LABORATORY CHIEF

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ASSISTANT LABORATORY CHIEF

Salary

$81,822.00 - $166,816.00 Annually

Location

2250 Holcombe Blvd

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

33978

Department

Houston Health Department

Division

PHB - Laboratory

Opening Date

06/28/2024

Closing Date

7/12/2024 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

PN: 33978

DEPARTMENT: HOUSTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT

SECTION: BUREAU OF LABORATORY SERVICES

REPORTING LOCATION: 2250 HOLCOMBE BLVD., HOUSTON, TX 77030

WORKDAYS & HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Health Department is seeking a qualified person to serve as an assistant laboratory chief (director) of its public health lab. The candidate must qualify as a laboratory director of a high complexity laboratory under 42 CFR Part 493.1443

The Assistant Laboratory Chief is routinely responsible for oversight of the clinical operations. In the absence of the Lab Chief, the Assistant Laboratory Chief is responsible for oversight of both clinical and environmental operations. Clinical operations include Medical Microbiology, Virology, Serology, Health Center Support Operations, Molecular Diagnostics/Laboratory Response Network, and Mycobacteriology. The environmental operations include environmental chemistry and environmental microbiology. In addition to these areas, in the absence of the Laboratory Chief, the Assistant Laboratory Chief is responsible for the two cross-cutting areas of support areas of Quality and Compliance as well as Specimen Receiving and General Support Services.

The chosen candidate must be an exceptional communicator. The Assistant Laboratory Chief of the laboratory services will serve as the point of contact for collaborators within Houston Health Department, other City of Houston Departments, and external organizations such as Centers for Disease Control, Association of Public Health Laboratories, Texas Department of State Health Services, and other partners.

• The ideal candidate will have experience writing and managing complex budgets in a government environment.

• The ideal candidate will have knowledge of current challenges to a public health laboratory and have a vision for the future.

• The ideal candidate will have a track record of mentoring and coaching new leaders.

• The ideal candidate will have experience selecting and implementing new technologies.

• The ideal candidate will have experience in Microbiology, Virology, Serology, Molecular Biology (PCR and whole genome sequencing).

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

MD or DO with a current medical license and board-certification in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology or possess equivalent qualifications as those required for certification.

OR

MD or DO with a current medical license and laboratory training/experience consisting of either 1 year laboratory training during medical residency or 2 years of experience supervising high complexity testing.

OR

Doctoral degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory sciences with certification by a Board approved by HHS.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

In Health and Human Services, three years of post-doctoral experience in a CLIA-certified Clinical Laboratory are required. Experience must include administration/management roles.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None.

PREFERENCES

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 29

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: overnmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832/393-4888).

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832/393-4888). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit oustontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

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Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

02

How are you qualified as laboratory director of a high-complexity laboratory per 42 CFR part 493?

+ Be a Doctor of Medicine or doctor of osteopathy licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of Texas; and be certified in anatomic or clinical pathology, or both, by the American Board of Pathology or the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology or possess qualifications that are equivalent to those required for such certification.

+ Be a Doctor of Medicine, a doctor of osteopathy or doctor of podiatric medicine licensed to practice medicine, osteopathy, or podiatry in the State of Texas; and have at least one year of laboratory training during medical residency (for example, physicians certified either in hematology or hematology and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine).

+ Be a Doctor of Medicine, a doctor of osteopathy or doctor of podiatric medicine licensed to practice medicine, osteopathy, or podiatry in the State of Texas; and have at least 2 years of experience directing or supervising high complexity testing.

+ Hold an earned doctoral degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution and be certified and continue to be certified by a board approved by HHS.

+ Hold an earned doctoral degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution and before February 24, 2003, must have served or be serving as a director of a laboratory performing high complexity testing and must have at least two years of laboratory training or experience, or both; and two years of laboratory experience directing or supervising high complexity testing.

+ None of the above.

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How many years of verifiable supervisory experience do you have in a laboratory?

+ Less than 3 years

+ At least 3 years, but less than 5 years

+ At least 5 years, but less than 10 years

+ More than 10 years

+ No experience

04

How many years of experience do you have in a Public Health Laboratory?

+ Less than 5 years

+ At least 5 years, but less than 10 years

+ More than 10 years

+ No experience

05

In which of the following areas do you have working knowledge or experience? (Check all that apply)

+ National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) standards and their implementation

+ College of American Pathologists (CAP) standards and their implementation

+ American Industrial Hygiene Association Environmental Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (AIHA-ELLAP) standards and their implementation

+ ISO 17025:2017 standards and their implementation

+ TCEQ Drinking Water testing regulations and implementation

+ FDA Dairy testing regulations and their implementation

+ Implementation of new test methodologies

+ Developing and retaining a public health laboratory workforce

+ Procurement of Supplies and Equipment

+ Developing and implementing budgets

+ Grant writing and managing

+ Select Agent Program

+ Microbiology testing

+ Virology testing

+ Serology testing

+ Real Time PCR

+ Whole genome sequencing or next generation sequencing

06

If you have supervisory/management experience in a public health laboratory, please describe:

07

Is there any other experience you would like us to consider when evaluating your application?

Required Question