INTERMEDIATE CLERK

Requirements to Qualify

• Option 1: Six months of office clerical experience 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 of office clerical experience 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 or university. * Special Requirement Information: To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution with your application. Alternatively, the document(s) may be emailed to DHRClericalExams@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing the application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. Withhold Information: No withhold will be allowed for this recruitment. Required experience, education, or certification must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application. License: A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class: 2 – Light. This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Other Qualifications

• Once we have identified that you meet the requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment process will be sent. 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 You must meet the Requirements to Qualify and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Exam Review: Exam components are not subject to review by candidates. Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per CSR 7.19. Transfer of Test Components: If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam. Test Preparation: We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary. Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance." Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests . You can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at https://lacounty.attract.neogov.com/la-county-online-assessments-prep-series for information about common online assessment types, sample questions, and test-taking tips. Eligibility and Vacancy Information: Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County as they occur. Application and Filing Information: We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail. info@governmentjobs.com DHRclericalexams@hr.lacounty.gov talentcentral@shl.com noreply@proctoru.com donot-reply@amcatmail.com jcheung@hr.lacounty.gov New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying. 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. All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record. 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. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. 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 that you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Testing Accommodation Coordinator Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Testing Accommodation Phone: (213) 441-3150 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929 Department Contact Name: James Cheung Department Contact Phone: (213) 433-2962 Department Contact Email: DHRclericalexams@hr.lacounty.gov
• General Problem-Solving Skills
• Customer Focus
• Learning Potential
• Responsibility
• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests . You can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at https://lacounty.attract.neogov.com/la-county-online-assessments-prep-series for information about common online assessment types, sample questions, and test-taking tips.
• info@governmentjobs.com
• DHRclericalexams@hr.lacounty.gov
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com
• jcheung@hr.lacounty.gov

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