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Job Description
Position/Program Information
REBULLETIN
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS REPOSTING TO ADD VACCINE INFORMATION AND UPDATE CONTACT INFORMATION.
EXAM NUMBER
R1138D-R
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 112,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. Named on Forbes' 2019 list of "America's Best Employers," we offer broad career growth, outstanding benefits, and competitive salaries.
Ready to join the County team?
We are accepting applications starting Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. (PT)
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. Apply to this job posting and join our ever-growing diverse workforce.
For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065351?keywords=intermediate%20clerk%20&pagetype=classSpecifications
We seek individuals that:- are highly dedicated and committed to their work and interact and work well in a team environment.
- exhibit proactive and positive attitude and have strong interpersonal relations.
- have outstanding work ethic and are able to achieve results consistent with interpersonal goals and objectives.
- are driven and goal-oriented with a strong desire to succeed.
Essential Job Functions
Some of the responsibilities of this position are:
Processes documents according to established procedures; examples include reports, charts, tables and lists, bills, receipts, statements, case files, permits, licenses, and notices.
Reviews documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with legal and other requirements.
Answers questions and provides information to the public concerning regulations, procedures, forms, applications, programs and services, and permit requests.
Maintains records requiring specialized knowledge and judgment in the selection, compilation or computation of data; examples include cost records and distribution and control ledgers which can be posted without extensive knowledge of bookkeeping.
Compares or segregates documents where specialized knowledge of the function and more than a routine check for completeness and accuracy is involved.
Utilizes office- machines such as computers or terminals, copiers, scanners, or calculators incidental to the performance of other duties.
Searches records and files for data where judgment and discrimination are required in selecting or abstracting materials.
Indexes and cross-references records and files.
Sorts, arranges and files documents and publications; retrieves and issues filed materials.
Calculates amounts due, collects fees, and issues receipts.
Requests, receives, stores, inventories, and issues office supplies, and maintains related records.
Receives, sorts and distributes mail.
Serve as a receptionist or counter clerk as needed.
Requirements
Selection Requirements:
Completion of Department of Human Resources Youth Worker (CYBP/CORE) program*.
Special Requirements:
*Applicants must have held or hold the payroll title of Youth Worker and have worked 40 hours a week for one year in the Countywide Youth Bridges Program.
Withhold Information:
No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.
License:
2 - Light. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Physical Expectations:
The job requires light physical effort which may include considerable walking, occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting.
Additional Information
Our Assessment Process:
Once we verify that you meet the selection requirement, we will invite you to take an assessment of the proficiencies required for this job. This examination will consist of a multiple-choice test weighted 100% measuring:- Customer Focus
- Learning Potential
- Responsibility
- Working with Information
- Numerical Calculation
- Verbal Ability
Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the multiple-choice test in order to be placed on the eligible register.
TRANSFER OF TEST RESPONSES:- Applicants that have taken identical test questions recently for other exams will have their test responses automatically transferred to this examination.
- This examination contains test questions that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.
Multiple choice test scores cannot be given over the phone.
Practice Test Resources:
The Department of Human Resources (DHR) offers an interactive and free online test preparation system. We recommend that you visit this website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/Job-Search-Toolkit . You can also access additional test preparation materials by going to http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.
Eligibility Information:
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
Vacancy Information:
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County as they occur.
Available Shift:
Any
Application and Filing Information:
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted online only. We will start receiving applications starting April 22, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. (PT). Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance 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 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.
Any additional documents, if any, must be received at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of application filing.
Note: If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email it to sstewart@hr.lacounty.gov. Please ensure to reference your attachment by writing your full name, examination title, and examination number on the subject of your email.
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Fill out your application completely including the required Supplemental Questions detailing experience relating to the Selection Requirements. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Important:
- Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
- Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
- Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, let us know by contacting the Testing Accommodation Coordinator at TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov . You will be required to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.
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.
No Sharing of User ID and Password:
All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications.
Fair Chance Initiative :
We are a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.
We will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the incident(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).
COVID-19 Vaccination
All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
Any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed .
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer!
How to Contact Us:
Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us:
Department Contact Name: James Cheung
Department Contact Phone: (213) 738 -2361
Department Contact Email: jcheung@hr.lacounty.gov
Exam Number: R1138D-R
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Los Angeles County
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With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation.
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
As one of the Top 10 Government Services Employers, as named by Forbes Magazine, the County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives.
A career with the County means you will have the chance to be a part of building and providing services for an amazingly diverse population of citizens. From helping families in need to fighting fires to keeping our beaches clean, the County of Los Angeles provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives everyday.
A career path in the County is truly that – a path. Many of those in our County family begin and end their careers here in two very different places. You may start out as an Administrative Assistant in Public Works and find yourself a few years later as a Manager in the Department of Community and Senior Services. While many County employees remain on the same career path in one department for their entire careers, others move between departments or take advantage of training and other opportunities to find new careers within the County.
The path you take is up to you. As a Los Angeles County employee, the opportunities – and the possibilities - are limitless.
Flexible Work Schedules
Depending on the requirements of their department and position, some employees may have the option to craft a work schedule that accomplishes their mission, while providing flexibility, including 4/40 workweeks and other options.
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From the harbor at Marina del Rey to the forests of the Antelope Valley, big cities, small municipalities and rural communities – there are opportunities to work for the County wherever you roam and wherever you call home.
Job Security
The County of Los Angeles is committed to providing our permanent employees with long-term employment and dependable benefits. It's a lasting career with an employer who is committed to your success.
Career Development
The County encourages all employees to take advantage of the many training and development opportunities available.
Outstanding Benefits
The County offers its employees one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.
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Integrity and respect lie at the heart of our Equity Policy and reflect our Mission, Vision, and Values.
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