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Job Description
Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
FILING PERIOD
Applications will be accepted from Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 8:00 am (PT) until Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 5:00 pm (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 pm (PT), Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to be accepted.
EXAM NUMBER
N2219A-HE
The LA County Department of Human Resources (DHR) has authorized Hiring as an Emergency under Civil Service Rule 13.04 on a limited and temporary basis. This action supports a time-sensitive, Board-directed workforce initiative requiring immediate staffing action to maintain continuity of critical public services.
We are looking for qualified and committed individuals to help strengthen the County workforce and ensure residents continue to receive critical support. If you are looking for a new opportunity where your work will make an immediate impact, this may be the role for you.
Child Support Services is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Supervising Typist Clerk vacancies.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Supervising Typist-Clerk.
Essential Job Functions
Assesses work, instructs and trains employees in the work to be performed and the order in which it is to be completed and explains changes in departmental rules and procedures.
Reviews work results for accuracy, adequacy and conformity to instructions or prescribed work methods.
Maintains a uniform flow of work by determining priority on requests for information, rush assignments, etc., and shifting personnel to meet emergency conditions.
Prepares performance evaluation reports as the immediate supervisor.
Arranges work schedules, vacations, and holidays; approves time off requests of subordinates; prepares time reports.
Selects employees for particular work assignments and makes recommendations for employment or release of personnel in accordance with varying workloads.
Confers with immediate supervisor regarding work methods, assignment of personnel, personnel needs, and any unusual issues that may arise.
Enforces or assists the immediate supervisor in the enforcement of departmental rules, procedures, policies, and discipline, etc.
Consults with professional and technical personnel on matters affecting the clerical work of the unit, and contacts other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and members of the public for additional information when necessary.
Oversees the use of office supplies and equipment by subordinates and requisitions additional supplies as needed.
Uses other general office equipment as necessary.
Participates in the work of subordinates as needed.
May maintain records of and makes reports on work performed by subordinates.
May compose, type, and edit correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other documents.
May estimate monetary amounts due and collect fees; may reconcile negotiable items.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Two years of office clerical experience involving typing, one year of which must have been in a specialized or supervisory capacity.
TYPEWRITING SKILL REQUIREMENT
Ability to type at the rate of 40 net words per minute.
Applicants MUST apply FOR THE TYPING TEST WITHIN (7) CALENDAR DAYS FROM SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION ONLINE to the "TYPING TEST - SCORE-BANKING ONLY" announcement bulletin, which will consist of a timed typing test designed to measure speed and accuracy in typing. Typing performance test results from this examination will be used for the Supervising Typist-Clerk - Emergency Appointment bulletin, which requires proficiency at 40 net words per minute.
To apply, please click on the link below:
TYPING TEST - SCORE-BANKING ONLY
Withhold and out-of-class information
No withhold or out-of-class experience will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
LICENSE:
A valid California Calss "C" Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
EXAMINATION CONTENT
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
Additional Information
APPLICATION AND FILLING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filling, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add CSSD-Exams@cssd.lacounty.gov , as well as Aimee_torres@cssd.lacounty.gov , noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile box, which saves a copy of all email notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the Tuesday, May 19, 2026, deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Exams Unit
CSSD-Exams@cssd.lacounty.gov
ADA COORDINATOR: CSSD-Exams@cssd.lacounty.gov
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922
TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 325-0778
For detailed information, please click here
Closing Date/Time: 5/19/2026 5:00 PM Pacific -
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