BACTERIOLOGIST II                                                                     2212

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs and super­vises complex testing and analyses of various substances to determine the extent of bacterial contamination in potable water, lakes, marine waters, beaches, industrial waste and sewage samples.  The work involves the use and maintenance of sophisticated laboratory equipment.  The incumbent trains laboratory technicians in preparing media, staining, plating and performing routine tests, and supervises the work performed for adherence to standard procedures.  This class differs from Bacteriologist in that it involves more complex tests and analyses and higher levels of supervisory and administrative responsibility.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Supervises laboratory technicians employees in the performance of tests and analyses;

            Develops and implements quality control standards and oversees adherence to these standards;

            Assigns work to staff and establishes priority of samples to be tested to increase efficiency and establish proper workflow;

            Supervises planting of various bacteriological water samples and personally handles samples of unusual nature or known problem cases;

            Transfers and enumerates bacteriological tube cultures and subjects them to additional testing as required;

            Performs microscopic identification and enumeration of bacteriological plate cultures and subjects them to additional testing as required;

            Reviews laboratory report sheets, records final data, enters data in laboratory log and submits final initialed reports to an administrative supervisor;

            Maintains adequate supplies and equipment;

            May assist in planning laboratory budget;

            May be required to testify in court regarding test results;

            Interprets federal, state and local standards for potable, surface and wastewater effluents.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of modern laboratory methods, procedures and equipment; thorough knowledge of the theories and practices of bacteriology; thorough knowledge of relevant federal, state and local public health standards regarding potable water, recreational waters, bathing beaches and wastewater effluents; thorough knowledge of the quality assurance/quality control procedures that are required by the New York State Department of Health - Environmental Laboratory Approved Program (ELAP); ability to plan, schedule and supervise the work of laboratory technicians in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to program and operate complex elec­tronic laboratory equipment; ability to do original research work; ability to make accurate observations and draw correct conclusions; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to maintain good relation­ships with co-workers; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Bacteriology, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or one of the Natural or Medical Sciences which includes at least sixteen (16) credit hours in Biology including Microbiology, and two (2) years of analytical experience as a bacter­iologist, biochemist, biologist or microbiologist.

 

            PROMOTIONAL

            Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Bacteriologist.

                       

 

R10/20/14

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive