STUDENT PROFESSIONAL WORKER II

Position/Program Information

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.

The Student Worker Program is designed to provide on-the-job training and experience while participants obtain their degree. We will help you to gain experience in building employment skills and establishing a professional network while continuing your education. This is temporary, part-time position, compensated on an hourly as-needed basis for up to 30 hours per week during instructional period.

The Student Professional Worker II, R8258D-R is open to the public. Don't miss your chance, we are accepting applications from:

August 15, 2024 - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

REBULLETIN INFORMATION:
This announcement is being reposted to update the Filing period, Withhold Information, Requirements, Additional Information, Eligibility Information, and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Essential Job Functions

WHAT WILLIDOAS A STUDENT PROFESSIONAL WORKER II?

Assists technical and professional staff by:

• Collecting, tabulating and/or analyzing statistics, conducting research, investigations and special studies in a variety of occupational categories or service areas.
  
• Interviewing and consulting with county employees, officials, and interested persons or groups on matters related to work assignments.
  
• Preparing reports detailing study findings and developing recommendations.
  
• Developing presentations and charts detailing analyses of information and data.
  

Depending on occupational assignment may assist professional staff by:

• Preparing press and radio releases.
  
• Making presentations to large groups and teaching educational classes.
  
• Interacting with community based organizations to elicit their participation in departmental programs.
  
• Conducting special studies in a variety of occupational fields.
  
• Preparing maps, charts, photographs and other graphic presentations to illustrate a function within the department.
  
• Performing social services assignments such as supervision and training of juvenile wards of the court.
  
• Identifying and cataloguing birds, mammals and fossils.
  
• Processing writs and judgments; filing legal documents; documenting and entering results of legal actions.
  

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Current enrollment in an accredited graduate college or university program leading to a Masters or Doctorate Degree.
LICENSE:
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:
2 - 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.
Successful candidates must need to provide the following two (2) documents during the hiring process:

1. Proof of academic standing (academic level or class level).
Acceptable proof includes an official or unofficial transcript from a current graduate college or university or verification letter from school administration office which reflects academic standing (academic class level -Mester or higher degree).
2. Proof of current enrollment:
Acceptable proof includes a current Class Schedule confirming the applicant has registered for the current or upcoming semester/quarter, a letter from the School Administration on school letterhead showing the current enrollment status; a student ID with a photograph verifying current enrollment (must show current class term) or a copy of transcripts.
If hired, you still need to continue to be enrolled and attend school to maintain status in the position.

Additional Information

OUR ASSESSMENTPROCESS:

Once we have determined that you meet the requirements, we will invite you to take a multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments weighted 100% covering Learning Potential, Responsibility, Customer Focus and Working with Information.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:

• Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination.
• This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19

NOTES:

All important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.

Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

• szhang@hr.lacounty.gov
• studentworkexams@hr.lacounty.gov,
• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com,
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com

It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

TEST PREPARATION:
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.

• The online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests /.
• An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted online only. We will begin receiving application on August 15, 2024. All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governementjobs.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.

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Candidates reporting to meet the minimum requirements will receive an assessment link. 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 from the date the list is created.

Candidates reporting to meet the minimum requirements will receive an assessment link. 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 from the date the list is created.

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, EMAIL AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online 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.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION(ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Do you have any questions? Please contact us using the following information:

Exam Number: R8258D-R
Testing Accommodation Coordinator Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800)735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: Sophie Zhang
Department Contact Phone: (213)738-2084
Department Contact Email: studentworkerexams@hr.lacounty.gov

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