LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING: JUNE 21, 2024, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. EXAM NUMBER: J2240O TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY DEFINITION Receives instruction and training, and gains experience in the performance of the full range of specialized clerical law enforcement within the Records and Identification Bureau of the Sheriff's Department. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocable to this paired, entry-level Records System clerical class typically report to and receive close administrative and technical supervision from a Supervising Records System Clerk, Sheriff within the Records and Identification Bureau. Incumbents receive instruction, training, and gain the necessary experience in specialized law enforcement clerical functions to qualify for promotion to the journey-level class of Records System Clerk II, Sheriff. Incumbents are required to work shift hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Commensurate with the concept of paired classes, incumbents in the Records System Clerk I, Sheriff classification are expected to gain the appropriate experience, based on instruction and training, to achieve proficiency in clerical procedures and promote to the journey-level Records System Clerk II, Sheriff following the one-year training period. Essential Job Functions Processes a varietyof law enforcement reports by going to the computer; logging into the software; researching information; determining which reports to print; ensuring the JDIC is arranged properly; etc. to comply with a request/order and to distribute to different units. Types and files a variety of documentsincluding commitments, court releases, remand and legal removal orders, teletypes, and transmittals by matching documents to the appropriate identifiers; inputting the appropriate court information; distributing reports to appropriate units; etc. to comply with a request/order in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Indexes and/or scans reports into appropriate computerized law enforcement data systems by retrieving information; logging into the software; scanning documents; sorting retrieved requests by fax/email/mail; etc. to comply with a request/order in accordance with departmental policies and procedures . Checks computer entries, documents, etc.by logging into appropriate software; matching documents to the appropriate identifiers; proof reading documents; etc. in order to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with policy and legal requirements . Enters and retrieves confidential law enforcement information by logging into appropriate software; matching documents to the appropriate identifiers; accessing information from different systems; inputting information into different systems; etc. to comply with a request/order in accordance with departmental policies and procedures . Researches and compiles information on persons or property named in reports such as arrest and driver's records, wants or outstanding warrants, stolen or recovered property, etc., by logging into appropriate software; acquiring credentials and matching to the appropriate identifiers in different systems; etc. to comply with a request/order in accordance with departmental policies and procedures . Maintains confidential criminal records and files by locking computer and/or logging off computer after use; securing file cabinets; sharing information only with authorized personnel; etc. to comply with departmental policies and procedures . Screens and routes telephone callsby answering calls; identifying oneself; carefully listening to the caller; etc. to transfer the caller to the appropriate unit/location. Furnishes information to the public and authorized law enforcement personnel over the telephone; at a counter; etc. by verifying requestor credentials; gathering information; answering questions; reviewing information; etc. to direct the public/law enforcement personnel to the appropriate unit/location in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures regarding release of confidential and non-confidential information. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OPTION A: One year of experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Intermediate Clerk or Intermediate Typist-Clerk * performing specialized clerical functions or assisting higher-level clerical staff performing clerical functions in the Records and Identification Bureau of the Sheriff's Department. OPTION B: Two years of specialized office clerical experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Intermediate Clerk or Intermediate Typist-Clerk * OPTION C: Three years of office clerical experience. TYPEWRITING SKILL Ability to type at the rate of 30 net words per minute. 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 CLASS Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION *Experience at the level of County of Los Angeles' class of Intermediate Clerk is defined as performing specialized clerical duties. Experience at the level of County of Los Angeles' class of Intermediate Typist-Clerk is defined as performing skilled typing work as well as performing specialized clerical duties. For a full description of the class specification of Los Angeles County's Intermediate Clerk (Item #1138) and Los Angeles County's Intermediate Typist-Clerk (Item #2214), please click the hyperlink on the job title OR go to Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ and type in the job title or item number under "FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS" search box. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be utilized as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait twelve (12) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT The examination will consist of two (2) parts: PART I Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 100%, assessing: Deductive Reasoning Customer Focus Learning Potential Responsibility TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred. ONLY CANDIDATES WHO ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE ON PART I WILL PROCEED TO PART II. PART II A qualifying online typing assessment of 30 net words per minute will be required for candidates who have NOT held atyping position in the service of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants do not need to appear at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department exam facility to participate in this assessment. Applicants may complete the online assessment on a personal device during a specified examination period. Applicants who do not pass their online typing assessment will not be allowed an additional opportunity. Applicants who fail to complete the online typing assessment will be automatically disqualified from participation in this examination. The following candidates are NOT required to take the County typing performance test: Those candidates who currently hold or have held a typing position with the requisite words per minute in the service of the County of Los Angeles. Those candidates who have taken and passed a Los Angeles County typing performance test at the required words per minute administered by a County Department. Applicants must attach a copy of their typing certificate to their application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing. THE MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS AND PERFORMANCE TYPING TEST ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. TEST PREPARATION Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. 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. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests Please note that these resources are intended to provide general information about the types of tests and assessments used by the County of Los Angeles. These resources do not contain details of the exam nor the specific questions you will be asked to answer during the test administration. The exam content section describes the areas assessed by the test and you are invited to study and review whatever material you believe will help you to prepare. VETERAN'S CREDIT If you served in the miliary and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran’s Credit. To receive this credit, please include a copy of your DD214 Form issued by the branch of service with your application for review. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION 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. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following: use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Technology and Support Division, Records and Identification Bureau. AVAILABLE SHIFT Any shift APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION. All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaire ONLINE only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification and applications may be rejected at any time during the selection process. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and you have completely filled out your application. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on the last day of filing. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 P.M. (PT) 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. IMPORTANT NOTES: 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. CORRESPONDENCES AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL All notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add emiranda@lasd.org , yrodriguez@hr.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of most emails sent, for your records. NOTE: Candidates who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email the documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application . Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. 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 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 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. California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621 Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251 Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611 Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org For more information on Employment Information, click on the link below. http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jun 21, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING: JUNE 21, 2024, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. EXAM NUMBER: J2240O TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY DEFINITION Receives instruction and training, and gains experience in the performance of the full range of specialized clerical law enforcement within the Records and Identification Bureau of the Sheriff's Department. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocable to this paired, entry-level Records System clerical class typically report to and receive close administrative and technical supervision from a Supervising Records System Clerk, Sheriff within the Records and Identification Bureau. Incumbents receive instruction, training, and gain the necessary experience in specialized law enforcement clerical functions to qualify for promotion to the journey-level class of Records System Clerk II, Sheriff. Incumbents are required to work shift hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Commensurate with the concept of paired classes, incumbents in the Records System Clerk I, Sheriff classification are expected to gain the appropriate experience, based on instruction and training, to achieve proficiency in clerical procedures and promote to the journey-level Records System Clerk II, Sheriff following the one-year training period. Essential Job Functions Processes a varietyof law enforcement reports by going to the computer; logging into the software; researching information; determining which reports to print; ensuring the JDIC is arranged properly; etc. to comply with a request/order and to distribute to different units. Types and files a variety of documentsincluding commitments, court releases, remand and legal removal orders, teletypes, and transmittals by matching documents to the appropriate identifiers; inputting the appropriate court information; distributing reports to appropriate units; etc. to comply with a request/order in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Indexes and/or scans reports into appropriate computerized law enforcement data systems by retrieving information; logging into the software; scanning documents; sorting retrieved requests by fax/email/mail; etc. to comply with a request/order in accordance with departmental policies and procedures . Checks computer entries, documents, etc.by logging into appropriate software; matching documents to the appropriate identifiers; proof reading documents; etc. in order to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with policy and legal requirements . Enters and retrieves confidential law enforcement information by logging into appropriate software; matching documents to the appropriate identifiers; accessing information from different systems; inputting information into different systems; etc. to comply with a request/order in accordance with departmental policies and procedures . Researches and compiles information on persons or property named in reports such as arrest and driver's records, wants or outstanding warrants, stolen or recovered property, etc., by logging into appropriate software; acquiring credentials and matching to the appropriate identifiers in different systems; etc. to comply with a request/order in accordance with departmental policies and procedures . Maintains confidential criminal records and files by locking computer and/or logging off computer after use; securing file cabinets; sharing information only with authorized personnel; etc. to comply with departmental policies and procedures . Screens and routes telephone callsby answering calls; identifying oneself; carefully listening to the caller; etc. to transfer the caller to the appropriate unit/location. Furnishes information to the public and authorized law enforcement personnel over the telephone; at a counter; etc. by verifying requestor credentials; gathering information; answering questions; reviewing information; etc. to direct the public/law enforcement personnel to the appropriate unit/location in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures regarding release of confidential and non-confidential information. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OPTION A: One year of experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Intermediate Clerk or Intermediate Typist-Clerk * performing specialized clerical functions or assisting higher-level clerical staff performing clerical functions in the Records and Identification Bureau of the Sheriff's Department. OPTION B: Two years of specialized office clerical experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Intermediate Clerk or Intermediate Typist-Clerk * OPTION C: Three years of office clerical experience. TYPEWRITING SKILL Ability to type at the rate of 30 net words per minute. 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 CLASS Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION *Experience at the level of County of Los Angeles' class of Intermediate Clerk is defined as performing specialized clerical duties. Experience at the level of County of Los Angeles' class of Intermediate Typist-Clerk is defined as performing skilled typing work as well as performing specialized clerical duties. For a full description of the class specification of Los Angeles County's Intermediate Clerk (Item #1138) and Los Angeles County's Intermediate Typist-Clerk (Item #2214), please click the hyperlink on the job title OR go to Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ and type in the job title or item number under "FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS" search box. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be utilized as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait twelve (12) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT The examination will consist of two (2) parts: PART I Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 100%, assessing: Deductive Reasoning Customer Focus Learning Potential Responsibility TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred. ONLY CANDIDATES WHO ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE ON PART I WILL PROCEED TO PART II. PART II A qualifying online typing assessment of 30 net words per minute will be required for candidates who have NOT held atyping position in the service of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants do not need to appear at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department exam facility to participate in this assessment. Applicants may complete the online assessment on a personal device during a specified examination period. Applicants who do not pass their online typing assessment will not be allowed an additional opportunity. Applicants who fail to complete the online typing assessment will be automatically disqualified from participation in this examination. The following candidates are NOT required to take the County typing performance test: Those candidates who currently hold or have held a typing position with the requisite words per minute in the service of the County of Los Angeles. Those candidates who have taken and passed a Los Angeles County typing performance test at the required words per minute administered by a County Department. Applicants must attach a copy of their typing certificate to their application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing. THE MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS AND PERFORMANCE TYPING TEST ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. TEST PREPARATION Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. 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. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests Please note that these resources are intended to provide general information about the types of tests and assessments used by the County of Los Angeles. These resources do not contain details of the exam nor the specific questions you will be asked to answer during the test administration. The exam content section describes the areas assessed by the test and you are invited to study and review whatever material you believe will help you to prepare. VETERAN'S CREDIT If you served in the miliary and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran’s Credit. To receive this credit, please include a copy of your DD214 Form issued by the branch of service with your application for review. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION 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. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following: use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Technology and Support Division, Records and Identification Bureau. AVAILABLE SHIFT Any shift APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION. All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaire ONLINE only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification and applications may be rejected at any time during the selection process. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and you have completely filled out your application. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on the last day of filing. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 P.M. (PT) 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. IMPORTANT NOTES: 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. CORRESPONDENCES AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL All notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add emiranda@lasd.org , yrodriguez@hr.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of most emails sent, for your records. NOTE: Candidates who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email the documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application . Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. 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 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 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. California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621 Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251 Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611 Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org For more information on Employment Information, click on the link below. http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information THIS IS NOT A JOB OPPORTUNITY FIRST DAY OF FILING: December 1, 2021 at 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. INFORMATION We invite you to apply to the Typing Test to help you prepare for a Los Angeles County job that requires typing skills. This posting is to allow candidates to take timed typing tests designed to measure speed and accuracy in typing. It will solely be used for record-keeping and transfer score purposes. If you have already completed a typing test with the Department of Human Resources and achieved a score of 40 words per minute, you do not need to apply. This typing test will not result in an eligible register. To compete for a specific job classification, a separate application is required. Candidates' most recent typing test scores will supersede all previous scores unless a passing score of 40 words per minute has been rendered. Essential Job Functions N/A Requirements N/A Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of a timed typing test designed to measure speed and accuracy in typing. TYPING TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. TRANSFER OF SCORES This typing test will be used in the future for new examinations that require a typing skill. If your score meets the minimum words per minute for the examinations you apply for in the future, your scores will automatically be transferred. The following applicants are NOT required to take the County typing test: Those candidates who currently hold or have held a typing position with the requisite words per minute in the service of the County of Los Angeles; Those candidates who have taken and passed a Los Angeles County typing performance test at the required words per minute administered by a County Department. Passing scores on record with the Department of Human Resources will be transferred automatically. The County of Los Angeles has several clerical, secretarial, and other related job classifications that require typing skills such as: Item Job Title Minimum WPM 1138 Intermediate Clerk/Light Typing 25 2094 Secretary I 40 2095 Secretary II 40 2096 Secretary III 40 2097 Secretary IV 40 2098 Secretary V 40 2100 Senior Secretary I 40 2101 Senior Secretary II 40 2102 Senior Secretary III 40 2103 Senior Secretary IV 40 2104 Senior Secretary V 40 2160 Legal Office Support Assistant I 40 2161 Legal Office Support Assistant II 40 2214 Intermediate Typist-Clerk 40 2216 Senior Typist-Clerk 40 2219 Supervising Typist-Clerk 40 2221 Intermediate Supervising Typist-Clerk 40 APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this web site. Applications will be accepted starting December 1, 2021 at 8:00 am (PT). We must receive your application before 5:00 pm (PT) on the last day of application filing. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing 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. 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 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. IMPORTANT NOTE 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 . 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. The County of Los Angeles is 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. The County 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 offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ______________________________________________________________________________ Reasonanble Accommodation Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: James Cheung Department Contact Email: DHRClericalExams@hr.lacounty.gov Department Contact Phone: (213) 738-2361 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Apr 22, 2024
Variable Shift
Position/Program Information THIS IS NOT A JOB OPPORTUNITY FIRST DAY OF FILING: December 1, 2021 at 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. INFORMATION We invite you to apply to the Typing Test to help you prepare for a Los Angeles County job that requires typing skills. This posting is to allow candidates to take timed typing tests designed to measure speed and accuracy in typing. It will solely be used for record-keeping and transfer score purposes. If you have already completed a typing test with the Department of Human Resources and achieved a score of 40 words per minute, you do not need to apply. This typing test will not result in an eligible register. To compete for a specific job classification, a separate application is required. Candidates' most recent typing test scores will supersede all previous scores unless a passing score of 40 words per minute has been rendered. Essential Job Functions N/A Requirements N/A Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of a timed typing test designed to measure speed and accuracy in typing. TYPING TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. TRANSFER OF SCORES This typing test will be used in the future for new examinations that require a typing skill. If your score meets the minimum words per minute for the examinations you apply for in the future, your scores will automatically be transferred. The following applicants are NOT required to take the County typing test: Those candidates who currently hold or have held a typing position with the requisite words per minute in the service of the County of Los Angeles; Those candidates who have taken and passed a Los Angeles County typing performance test at the required words per minute administered by a County Department. Passing scores on record with the Department of Human Resources will be transferred automatically. The County of Los Angeles has several clerical, secretarial, and other related job classifications that require typing skills such as: Item Job Title Minimum WPM 1138 Intermediate Clerk/Light Typing 25 2094 Secretary I 40 2095 Secretary II 40 2096 Secretary III 40 2097 Secretary IV 40 2098 Secretary V 40 2100 Senior Secretary I 40 2101 Senior Secretary II 40 2102 Senior Secretary III 40 2103 Senior Secretary IV 40 2104 Senior Secretary V 40 2160 Legal Office Support Assistant I 40 2161 Legal Office Support Assistant II 40 2214 Intermediate Typist-Clerk 40 2216 Senior Typist-Clerk 40 2219 Supervising Typist-Clerk 40 2221 Intermediate Supervising Typist-Clerk 40 APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this web site. Applications will be accepted starting December 1, 2021 at 8:00 am (PT). We must receive your application before 5:00 pm (PT) on the last day of application filing. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing 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. 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 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. IMPORTANT NOTE 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 . 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. The County of Los Angeles is 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. The County 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 offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ______________________________________________________________________________ Reasonanble Accommodation Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: James Cheung Department Contact Email: DHRClericalExams@hr.lacounty.gov Department Contact Phone: (213) 738-2361 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER Y0927E FILING START DATE June 2, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES : The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. THE MISSION: “To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.” DEFINITION : Provides support in the process of obtaining, verifying and assessing the qualifications of physician and allied health professionals to provide patient care services. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Under general supervision, positions allocable to this class are responsible for collecting, reviewing, monitoring, and updating credentialing documentation for existing and the appointment of new medical providers. Incumbents follow policies and procedures, established by departmental by-laws and regulatory agencies, to evaluate and verify professional licensure, education, training, experience, competencies and hospital affiliations to ensure that medical providers are appropriately qualified and privileged. Incumbents in this class are required to serve a one-year probationary period. Positions allocated to the Department of Health Services report to the Medical Staff Coordinator of a hospital, or a Physician in a Multi-Service Ambulatory Care Center. Positions allocated to the Department of Mental Health typically report to a higher-level manager and are responsible for processing and maintaining credentialing documentation for review by the credentialing review committee. Essential Job Functions Receives and processes applications for credentialing and privileging from licensed independent practitioners and allied health professionals applying for membership in the Professional Staff Association (PSA); notifies the respective department chair and the applicant of their status and time frames for completion. Reviews applications for required documentation; verifies credentials, education, employment history, licensure, professional references, hospital affiliations and liability claims history by performing on-line queries from a variety of resources, such as the National Practitioner Data Bank, American Medical Association, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Office of the Inspector General. Ensures physicians, allied health professionals and other practitioners of a healthcare facility are properly licensed, trained, and certified as mandated by state and federal regulations. Reviews requested privileges to ensure that appropriate criteria and training is documented for the privileges sought. Monitors documentation of provisional applications for completion of proctoring; notifies the respective department chair and provisional members regarding their status and time frames for completion of proctoring. Prepares summary report of each application for evaluation and review by the Credentials and Medical Executive Committees; identifies any potential adverse information. Maintains application and credentialing files in a confidential manner; regularly enters credentialing information into the database to ensure information on credentialing, privileging, certifications, prerogatives and competencies are current; disseminates data to authorized personnel. Prepares reports or credential files for periodic audits by Consolidated Accreditation and Licensure Survey and Office of Managed Care as requested; conducts internal reviews; and completes required tasks as necessary. Generates letters to hospital affiliations and other agencies to obtain information of the practitioner's professional competency. Responds to inquiries from other agencies requesting employment verification and relevant information on current and past members of the PSA. Prepares reports for various committees as requested on a periodic basis. Participates in the development and implementation of credentialing processes and procedures. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of recent*, full time** experience in a Medical Staff Services office*** at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Intermediate Typist Clerk**** or higher. 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. CERTIFICATION: Successful certification as a Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist issued by the National Association of Medical Staff Services will be required before final appointment. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 - Light Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : *Recent experience is deemed to be within the last five (5) years. **Full time experience is 40 hours per week. Part-time experience will be prorated to full-time experience. ***Definition of Medical Staff Services office is primarily accountable for the administrative and credentialing compliance structure of the medical staff organization. ****For this examination, an Intermediate Typist Clerk performs duties that include, but are not limited to, assisting in processing paperwork, initial credentialing, re-credentialing and ensuring that the database includes detailing the practitioners' education, training, licensing, experience, and other information are accurate and up to date. Additional Information tional Information: EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination to be added to the eligible register. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Additional credit will be awarded for experience beyond the Selection Requirements. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION : The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ALLOWED. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY . APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED . Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection 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 . This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant education, training, and 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. Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted . NOTE : If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email the documents to the exam analyst, Gabriela Caudillo, at gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title . For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicant provide a valid email address. Please add gacaudillo1 @dhs.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@govermentjobs.com and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Applicants 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 inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. 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. 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 application 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 : LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. 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. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE : The County of Los Angeles is 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. The County will make an individual 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 offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE : (323) 914-7111 TELETYPE PHONE : (800) 899-4099 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Gabriela Caudillo, Exam Analyst gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty .gov (213) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER Y0927E FILING START DATE June 2, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES : The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. THE MISSION: “To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.” DEFINITION : Provides support in the process of obtaining, verifying and assessing the qualifications of physician and allied health professionals to provide patient care services. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Under general supervision, positions allocable to this class are responsible for collecting, reviewing, monitoring, and updating credentialing documentation for existing and the appointment of new medical providers. Incumbents follow policies and procedures, established by departmental by-laws and regulatory agencies, to evaluate and verify professional licensure, education, training, experience, competencies and hospital affiliations to ensure that medical providers are appropriately qualified and privileged. Incumbents in this class are required to serve a one-year probationary period. Positions allocated to the Department of Health Services report to the Medical Staff Coordinator of a hospital, or a Physician in a Multi-Service Ambulatory Care Center. Positions allocated to the Department of Mental Health typically report to a higher-level manager and are responsible for processing and maintaining credentialing documentation for review by the credentialing review committee. Essential Job Functions Receives and processes applications for credentialing and privileging from licensed independent practitioners and allied health professionals applying for membership in the Professional Staff Association (PSA); notifies the respective department chair and the applicant of their status and time frames for completion. Reviews applications for required documentation; verifies credentials, education, employment history, licensure, professional references, hospital affiliations and liability claims history by performing on-line queries from a variety of resources, such as the National Practitioner Data Bank, American Medical Association, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Office of the Inspector General. Ensures physicians, allied health professionals and other practitioners of a healthcare facility are properly licensed, trained, and certified as mandated by state and federal regulations. Reviews requested privileges to ensure that appropriate criteria and training is documented for the privileges sought. Monitors documentation of provisional applications for completion of proctoring; notifies the respective department chair and provisional members regarding their status and time frames for completion of proctoring. Prepares summary report of each application for evaluation and review by the Credentials and Medical Executive Committees; identifies any potential adverse information. Maintains application and credentialing files in a confidential manner; regularly enters credentialing information into the database to ensure information on credentialing, privileging, certifications, prerogatives and competencies are current; disseminates data to authorized personnel. Prepares reports or credential files for periodic audits by Consolidated Accreditation and Licensure Survey and Office of Managed Care as requested; conducts internal reviews; and completes required tasks as necessary. Generates letters to hospital affiliations and other agencies to obtain information of the practitioner's professional competency. Responds to inquiries from other agencies requesting employment verification and relevant information on current and past members of the PSA. Prepares reports for various committees as requested on a periodic basis. Participates in the development and implementation of credentialing processes and procedures. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of recent*, full time** experience in a Medical Staff Services office*** at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Intermediate Typist Clerk**** or higher. 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. CERTIFICATION: Successful certification as a Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist issued by the National Association of Medical Staff Services will be required before final appointment. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 - Light Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : *Recent experience is deemed to be within the last five (5) years. **Full time experience is 40 hours per week. Part-time experience will be prorated to full-time experience. ***Definition of Medical Staff Services office is primarily accountable for the administrative and credentialing compliance structure of the medical staff organization. ****For this examination, an Intermediate Typist Clerk performs duties that include, but are not limited to, assisting in processing paperwork, initial credentialing, re-credentialing and ensuring that the database includes detailing the practitioners' education, training, licensing, experience, and other information are accurate and up to date. Additional Information tional Information: EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination to be added to the eligible register. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Additional credit will be awarded for experience beyond the Selection Requirements. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION : The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ALLOWED. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY . APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED . Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection 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 . This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant education, training, and 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. Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted . NOTE : If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email the documents to the exam analyst, Gabriela Caudillo, at gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title . For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicant provide a valid email address. Please add gacaudillo1 @dhs.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@govermentjobs.com and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Applicants 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 inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. 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. 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 application 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 : LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. 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. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE : The County of Los Angeles is 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. The County will make an individual 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 offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE : (323) 914-7111 TELETYPE PHONE : (800) 899-4099 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Gabriela Caudillo, Exam Analyst gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty .gov (213) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER: Y5098D FILING START DATE: 12/17/20 at 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. REPOST INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOST TO UPDATE THE ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION REGARDING RETAKE OF THE WRITTEN TEST AND RESUBMISSIONS OF APPLICATIONS. PERSONS WHO HAVE APPLIED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS BUT FAILED THE ONLINE UNPROCTORED MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST NEED NOT REAPPLY, YOU WILL BE INVITED TO RE-TEST. PERSONS WHO APPLIED AT LEAST 30 CALENDAR DAYS AGO BUT WAS REJECTED WITHOUT TAKING THE MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST MAY RESUBMIT AN APPLICATION AT THIS TIME. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) )is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov. MISSION To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class perform one of the following two assignments: Nursing care of stable and basically well and normal newborn infants and children of preschool age: Nursing Attendant I's in this assignment are assigned to hospital nursery wards and nursery facilities and day care nurseries of County hospitals or other health facilities. Infants and children of preschool age cared for by such positions may be suffering minor injuries or distress; however, children who become very ill or unstable are cared for by others. In this assignment, Nursing Attendant I's are responsible for providing a safe, caring and comfortable environment for infants and children in their care. Basic nursing care of adults, children and adolescents in an inpatient setting: Nursing Attendants I's in this assignment are assigned to wards housing at least some patients who are chronically ill but who are stable and require some bedside care and the observation and reporting of behavior and manifest signs of their physical condition. Patients who are acutely ill or unstable or who require extensive or specialized treatment are assigned to other nursing personnel for care. Positions in this class may also move patients from one hospital area or ward to another and assist in moving patients from beds to stretchers. In either assignment Nursing Attendant I's are responsible for performing specific nursing care tasks defined for them in a nursing plan. The plan for such care is specified in detail for each patient by a registered nurse or physician and methods for providing this care are prescribed. Within this context positions in the class are responsible for maintaining a planned environment that is physically and emotionally conducive to patient comfort and safety. To do this, the worker furnishes personal services such as assisting patients in grooming, hygiene and feeding; gives reassurance and other emotional support to the patients; accompanies or transports patients to clinic, therapy, recreation and other off-the-ward activities; and monitors patients' condition and taking vital signs and observing and reporting patient symptoms and behavior. Because many patients require help in meeting their needs, much of the work of many positions in this class involves long periods of standing and walking and some stooping lifting. Essential Job Functions Monitors condition of patient while being moved and reports any manifest change in condition to a registered nurse or physician. Takes and records temperature, pulse and respiration of patients, and reports adverse vital signs or observed abnormal stress or discomfort. Helps patients as may be required in all of the usual activities of daily living, such as eating, brushing teeth and dressing and undressing, and eliminating. Moves patients on beds or stretchers from one ward to another or to operating or examining rooms. Contributes to patient comfort and well-being by rearranging bedding and changing linen, serving and removing meal trays and responding to requests for personal services, such as filling water containers, making mechanical adjustments of bed, providing assistance in changing position in bed, furnishing bedpans and urinals, and giving shampoos and back rubs. Assists physicians by positioning and holding patients for examination or treatment. Turns and positions patients and places supports to prevent pressure sores. Assures a safe and sanitary environment for the patient by cleaning up minor spills in kitchen and dining areas, by making beds, cribs and bassinets, and by maintaining ward, sleeping quarters and recreational areas in a clean and orderly condition. Encourages ambulatory patients to participate fully in their own dressing, feeding, and hygiene. Supervises children in recreational activities and social relationships. As an incident to other duties described above, escorts patients to outside clinics, schools, recreational therapy sites and other activities away from the ward or nursery. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : 1. Certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California.* -AND- 2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association.** PHYSICAL CLASS: IV - Arduous : Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: License(s) and Certificate(s) Required: *To compete in this examination process, applicants must have current certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California -OR- have an equivalent certification issued by a State Government Board within the United States of America. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. Applicants who are not certified as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California but have an equivalent certification issued by a State Government Board within the United States of America at the time of filing may compete in this examination; however, the names of such candidates will be withheld from the eligible list pending receipt of the required certification by the State of California. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of the required license(s) certification(s), the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency for the required certification as specified in the Selection Requirements. AND **Applicants must attach a legible image of their current BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification issued by the American Heart Association to their application. If you are unable to attach required document, you must e-mail the documents to Bryan Reza at breza@dhs.lacounty.gov, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title in the Subject field of the email. 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. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of a multiple-choice test weighted 100% which will assess achievement, following instructions, patient focus, and professional potential. Candidates must meet the Selection Requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on mulltiple-choice test in order to be added to the placed on the eligible register. WRITTEN TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Applicants will receive instructions via email on when and how to log on and take the online unproctored multiple-choice test. 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. TEST PREPARATION Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. 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. Additional practice tests are available at: https://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. Persons who pass the multiple-choice test may not compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months from the date they are added to the eligible register. If you have applied and did not meet the Requirements at the time of filing, you may reapply 30 days from your latest application date, or if you are not successful in passing the multiple-choice test, you may reapply 30 days from the date of your failed attempt. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFTS: Any. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the "APPLY" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add breza@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely to receive full credit for related education and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. Please do not group your experience, for each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worded per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that All information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION . We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment is made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Classification Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as “SEE RESUME” or “SEE APPLICATION” will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be REJECTED. It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three elements: ACTION you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that action, and the BENEFIT that was realized from your action. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held. NOTE : If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the documents to Bryan Reza at breza @dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include your full name, examination number and examination title in the Subject field of your email. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications 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. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE The County of Los Angeles is 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 . The County will make an individual 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 offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . ADA COORDINATOR: (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Bryan Reza, Intermediate Typist Clerk DHS - Human Resources Division - Recruitment and Examinations E-mail: breza@dhs.lacounty.gov Phone: (323) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER: Y5098D FILING START DATE: 12/17/20 at 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. REPOST INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOST TO UPDATE THE ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION REGARDING RETAKE OF THE WRITTEN TEST AND RESUBMISSIONS OF APPLICATIONS. PERSONS WHO HAVE APPLIED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS BUT FAILED THE ONLINE UNPROCTORED MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST NEED NOT REAPPLY, YOU WILL BE INVITED TO RE-TEST. PERSONS WHO APPLIED AT LEAST 30 CALENDAR DAYS AGO BUT WAS REJECTED WITHOUT TAKING THE MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST MAY RESUBMIT AN APPLICATION AT THIS TIME. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) )is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov. MISSION To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class perform one of the following two assignments: Nursing care of stable and basically well and normal newborn infants and children of preschool age: Nursing Attendant I's in this assignment are assigned to hospital nursery wards and nursery facilities and day care nurseries of County hospitals or other health facilities. Infants and children of preschool age cared for by such positions may be suffering minor injuries or distress; however, children who become very ill or unstable are cared for by others. In this assignment, Nursing Attendant I's are responsible for providing a safe, caring and comfortable environment for infants and children in their care. Basic nursing care of adults, children and adolescents in an inpatient setting: Nursing Attendants I's in this assignment are assigned to wards housing at least some patients who are chronically ill but who are stable and require some bedside care and the observation and reporting of behavior and manifest signs of their physical condition. Patients who are acutely ill or unstable or who require extensive or specialized treatment are assigned to other nursing personnel for care. Positions in this class may also move patients from one hospital area or ward to another and assist in moving patients from beds to stretchers. In either assignment Nursing Attendant I's are responsible for performing specific nursing care tasks defined for them in a nursing plan. The plan for such care is specified in detail for each patient by a registered nurse or physician and methods for providing this care are prescribed. Within this context positions in the class are responsible for maintaining a planned environment that is physically and emotionally conducive to patient comfort and safety. To do this, the worker furnishes personal services such as assisting patients in grooming, hygiene and feeding; gives reassurance and other emotional support to the patients; accompanies or transports patients to clinic, therapy, recreation and other off-the-ward activities; and monitors patients' condition and taking vital signs and observing and reporting patient symptoms and behavior. Because many patients require help in meeting their needs, much of the work of many positions in this class involves long periods of standing and walking and some stooping lifting. Essential Job Functions Monitors condition of patient while being moved and reports any manifest change in condition to a registered nurse or physician. Takes and records temperature, pulse and respiration of patients, and reports adverse vital signs or observed abnormal stress or discomfort. Helps patients as may be required in all of the usual activities of daily living, such as eating, brushing teeth and dressing and undressing, and eliminating. Moves patients on beds or stretchers from one ward to another or to operating or examining rooms. Contributes to patient comfort and well-being by rearranging bedding and changing linen, serving and removing meal trays and responding to requests for personal services, such as filling water containers, making mechanical adjustments of bed, providing assistance in changing position in bed, furnishing bedpans and urinals, and giving shampoos and back rubs. Assists physicians by positioning and holding patients for examination or treatment. Turns and positions patients and places supports to prevent pressure sores. Assures a safe and sanitary environment for the patient by cleaning up minor spills in kitchen and dining areas, by making beds, cribs and bassinets, and by maintaining ward, sleeping quarters and recreational areas in a clean and orderly condition. Encourages ambulatory patients to participate fully in their own dressing, feeding, and hygiene. Supervises children in recreational activities and social relationships. As an incident to other duties described above, escorts patients to outside clinics, schools, recreational therapy sites and other activities away from the ward or nursery. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : 1. Certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California.* -AND- 2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association.** PHYSICAL CLASS: IV - Arduous : Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: License(s) and Certificate(s) Required: *To compete in this examination process, applicants must have current certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California -OR- have an equivalent certification issued by a State Government Board within the United States of America. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. Applicants who are not certified as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California but have an equivalent certification issued by a State Government Board within the United States of America at the time of filing may compete in this examination; however, the names of such candidates will be withheld from the eligible list pending receipt of the required certification by the State of California. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of the required license(s) certification(s), the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency for the required certification as specified in the Selection Requirements. AND **Applicants must attach a legible image of their current BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification issued by the American Heart Association to their application. If you are unable to attach required document, you must e-mail the documents to Bryan Reza at breza@dhs.lacounty.gov, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title in the Subject field of the email. 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. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of a multiple-choice test weighted 100% which will assess achievement, following instructions, patient focus, and professional potential. Candidates must meet the Selection Requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on mulltiple-choice test in order to be added to the placed on the eligible register. WRITTEN TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Applicants will receive instructions via email on when and how to log on and take the online unproctored multiple-choice test. 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. TEST PREPARATION Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. 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. Additional practice tests are available at: https://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. Persons who pass the multiple-choice test may not compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months from the date they are added to the eligible register. If you have applied and did not meet the Requirements at the time of filing, you may reapply 30 days from your latest application date, or if you are not successful in passing the multiple-choice test, you may reapply 30 days from the date of your failed attempt. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFTS: Any. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the "APPLY" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add breza@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely to receive full credit for related education and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. Please do not group your experience, for each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worded per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that All information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION . We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment is made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Classification Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as “SEE RESUME” or “SEE APPLICATION” will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be REJECTED. It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three elements: ACTION you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that action, and the BENEFIT that was realized from your action. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held. NOTE : If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the documents to Bryan Reza at breza @dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include your full name, examination number and examination title in the Subject field of your email. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications 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. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE The County of Los Angeles is 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 . The County will make an individual 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 offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . ADA COORDINATOR: (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Bryan Reza, Intermediate Typist Clerk DHS - Human Resources Division - Recruitment and Examinations E-mail: breza@dhs.lacounty.gov Phone: (323) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here