With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 112,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities, and many more.

EXAM NUMBER:

R2214C-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

WHEN TO APPLY:

We will begin accepting applications on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Friday, February 9, 2024.

WHAT WILL I DO AS AN INTERMEDIATE TYPIST-CLERK?

Produces abstracts of judgme nt, executive notices, and similar documents requiring high accuracy or independent judgment in selecting materials.
Produces complex charts , forms, statistical, and similar documents from rough drafts, requiring skill in arranging tabular material, setting up forms, and extreme accuracy in typing.
Process documents according to a specified and specialized procedure for such purposes as formulating property descriptions and recording and indexing court papers, transcripts, and legal processes.
Check documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with legal and other requirements.
Respond to inquiries and offer information to the Public regarding regulations and procedures; prepare and file legal forms, applications, and permit requests; act as a special receptionist or counter clerk.
Keeps records requiring specialized knowledge, discrimination, and judgment in the selection, compilation, or computation of data to be included, such as cost data records and distribution and control ledger, which can be posted without extensive knowledge of bookkeeping principles.
Maintains clerical controls where work is divided among personnel performing separate parts of an entire operation.
Searches records and files for data where judgment and discrimination are required in selecting or abstracting material.
Answers correspondence requiring data selection necessary in formulating the reply, referring unusual cases to a superior for approval.
Estimates the amount due and collects fees.
Exercises minor supervision over the work of others as needed.
Compares or segregates documents where specialized knowledge of the function and more than a routine check for accuracy are involved, as in auditing warrants or purchase orders.
Operates office machines such as calculators incidental to the performance of other duties.
Routinely access office equipment such as video display terminals, word processors, or personal computers to input data, perform computations, or produce documents, not requiring the formatting or programming of such equipment as needed.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE:

Option 1: Six months of office clerical experience involving typewriting in the service of the County of Los Angeles or in districts under the jurisdiction of the County of Los Angeles -OR-

Option 2: One year's office clerical experience involving typewriting outside the service of the County of Los Angeles -OR-

Option 3: A certificate or Associate of Arts degree in clerical procedures or office administration from an accredited college*

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

* To receive credit for the required degree and/or certification, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma/transcripts and an official letter from the accredited institution that shows the area of specialization and/or a legible copy of the official certificate at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of application filing. If you are unable to attach the required document, you must email to DHRClericalExams@hr.lacounty.gov. Please include the exam number, exam title, and applicant ID number. Applications received without evidence of the required certificate or degree will not be considered nor accepted as meeting the stated requirements under Option 3. For more information on requirements, please see the Employment Information document on the LA County Jobs website.

TYPEWRITING SKILL REQUIREMENT:
Ability to type at the rate of 40 net words per minute.

IMPORTANT TYPING TEST INFORMATION:
Applicants MUST apply BEFORE February 16, 2024, 5:00 PM (PT) to the " TYPING TEST - SCORE-BANKING ONLY " announcement bulletin, consisting of a timed typing test designed to measure speed and accuracy in typing. Typing performance test results from this examination will be used for the Intermediate Typist-Clerk exam, which requires proficiency at 40 net words per minute. To apply, please copy and paste the URL to the address bar of the web browser OR click the box with the link below:

URL:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/2950238/typing-test-score-banking-only

CLICK IMAGE TO APPLY FOR:

Those who do not complete the typing test by applying to the "Typing Test - Score Banking Only" posting OR fall under one of the criteria below will be disqualified.

• The following candidates 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;
OR
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 Resou rces will be transferred automatically. Applicants who have met the typing requirement in another department must attach a copy of their typing certificate to their application at the time of filing OR within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of application filing.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Experience, certificate, or degree requirements must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring a light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This exam will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 100%, measuring:

General Problem Solving Skills
Customer Focus
Learning Potential
Responsibility

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

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

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.

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

jcheung@hr.lacounty.gov
DHRclericalexams@hr.lacounty.gov
info@governmentjobs.com
talentcentral@shl.com
noreply@proctoru.com
donot-reply@amcatmail.com

Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment scores cannot be given over the telephone.

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 "Find A Job" and "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/.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of 12 months.

In lieu of traditional banding, an alternative banding procedure may be employed as a result of a special study sanctioned by the Department of Human Resources, consistent with Civil Service Rule 11.01(D).

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION:

In accordance with TITLE 5 - PERSONNEL, APPENDIX 1 (Civil Service Rule 11.03) of the Los Angeles County Code, selective certification may be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training.

VACANCY INFORMATION

The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted online only. Applications will be accepted starting Friday, February 9, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) to 5:00 p.m. (PT). We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m. (PT). Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of Friday , February 9, 2024, before 5:00 PM (PT) deadline. 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.

Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum 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 disqualified.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
All information included in the application 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. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application, and you may be disqualified .

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

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 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.

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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

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

If you have questions regarding this job posting, please contact us using the following information:

Exam Number: R2214C-R
Testing Accommodation Coordinator Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: James Cheung
Department Contact Phone: (213) 738-2084
Department Contact Email: DHRclericalexams@hr.lacounty.gov

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