CAREER DEVELOPMENT INTERN (VARIOUS SPECIALTIES)

Job Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER
R8250Q-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from everyone!

WHEN TO APPLY

We will begin accepting applications on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) and will continue until positions are filled and service needs are met. The application window may close without prior notice.

Why Join Our Team?
With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.

The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans, and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potenti al.

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Essential Job Functions

Career Development Intern Program

The goal of the Career Development Intern (CDI) program is to provide at-risk youth, foster youth, individuals with disabilities, and homeless individuals with opportunities within the County of Los Angeles and to assist them in gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to compete for full-time permanent positions.

Learn more by visiting: https://hr.lacounty.gov/career-development-internships/

In a training capacity and under supervision, participates in entry-level work in one of a variety of job assignments.
Available Career Pathways and Examples of Duties Include:
1. Office Support/Clerical Intern:

• Assists the public by providing directions, instructions, and responses to routine inquiries in person or by telephone.
  
• Processes work through data entry on a computer.
  
  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.
  

2. Information Technology/Technical Support Intern:

• Assists in the installation, maintenance, upgrade, and removal of information technology equipment such as personal computers, printers, and related devices
  
• Assists in the development of routine computer system usage schedules and uses computer-assisted communication equipment.
  
  Physical Class 3 - Moderate. Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequently lifting 10-25 pounds.
  

3. Crafts Support Intern:

• Assists a journey-level or other skilled craft worker in a variety of maintenance, repair, or construction work by furnishing and using simple tools, materials, and supplies.
  
• Cleans work-area machines and operates simple machines and equipment.
  
  Physical Class: 4 - Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces, and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.
  

4. Heavy Maintenance & Operational Support Intern:

• Assists in the repair and maintenance of roads, flood control channels, sewers, easements, sidewalks, and other publicly maintained properties.
  
• Assists skilled warehouse workers in warehouses and at loading docks and in the loading and delivery of heavy and/or bulky supplies and materials.
  
  Physical Class: 4 - Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces, and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.
  

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify:
Be a participant in one of the following programs:

Foster Youth Program - Current enrollment in, completion of, or current or past eligibility for the Department of Children and Family Services' Independent Living Program and/or Probation Department's Independent Living Program (ILP).

County Youth Bridges Opportunity Program* - Identification as an At-Risk Youth by a County of Los Angeles authorized department, other local, State, or Federal agencies or schools; or by a bona fide non-profit organization whose mission includes fostering or enhancing employment opportunities for at-risk youth.

Homeless Hiring Program* - Individuals who are currently homeless, formerly homeless, or at risk of homelessness, as verified by a recognized participating community-based organization whose mission includes fostering or enhancing opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness, and can provide proof of completion of their job readiness program.

Disability Hiring Program* - Must possess an Individual Facing Barriers to Employment Program certificate or a Schedule A letter from the State Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).

An individual must meet the following DOR criteria:
Has a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that limits one or more major life activities;Has a record or history of such impairment or disability; orIs regarded as having such an impairment or disability.

If you are a person with a disability, you may qualify for a Schedule A Letter through the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).

To obtain either document, visit your local DOR office and request the Counselor of the Day. Please bring proof of your disability, such as medical records or a doctor’s letter. The counselor will review your documentation and provide your Schedule A Letter.

Note: Some positions may require applicants to meet specific age limitations at the time of appointment.

Special Requirement Information:

* To demonstrate that you meet any of the specialty program requirements, you must attach proof of program participation with your application. Alternatively, if you are unable to attach the required document(s), you may email the document(s) to jcheung@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of application submission. Please ensure that the exam title and exam number are included in the email subject line.

Applicants who have previously been appointed as a Career Development Intern in any of the following specialties-Heavy Maintenance and Operational Support, Office and Clerical Support, Crafts Support, or IT/Technical Support-for more than 18 cumulative months within that specialty will not be eligible for appointment to that specialty.

Withhold Information:
No withholds will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

License:
Some assignments may require a valid California Class C Driver License to perform job-related essential duties, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Depending on the specialized area you are selected for, there may be a general physical examination that you will need to undergo.

Our Assessment Process:
Once we have identified that you meet the specialty requirements, we will invite you to participate in an online, multiple-choice, and/or simulation assessment.

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

• Learning Potential
• Responsibility
• Customer Focus
• Numerical Calculation

Additionally, candidates will be asked to complete an additional assessment for research purposes, measuring the following:

• Life Experiences

(Note that your responses on the Life Experiences assessment will not be used to evaluate you on this recruitment. While the Life Experiences assessment will have no impact on your score, we encourage your participation to improve our examination processes.)

You will need to receive a score of 70% or higher to proceed with being placed on the list. Since this opportunity is a noncompetitive, pursuant to CSR 8.02, those who achieve a passing score will be placed on the list without indication of relative standing. Candidates entitled to veteran’s credit will be placed ahead of candidates who are not. For information on veteran’s credit, please review the Employment Information section of this job posting. This list will be used to fill vacancies as they occur.

Exam Review:
This exam is not subject to review by candidates. Multiple-choice and simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per CSR 7.19.

Transfer of Test Components:

• If you have taken identical assessments recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this exam.
• This examination contains test components that may be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to those exams.

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.

• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en/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.
• 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."

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:
Applicants will be placed on a list of eligible candidates without indication of relative standing in the examination for a period of 12 months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veterans credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteran’s credit.

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 green "Apply" 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.

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 the refusal of the application or the rescission of the 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 in the application, so it is important that a valid email address is provided. Applicants who unsubscribe or opt out of email communications may access notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and reviewing 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 rescheduling an exam part. Add the email addresses below to your approved sender list to prevent notifications from being filtered as spam or junk mail.

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

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.

Additional Information

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 online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities among 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 and Email: (213) 433-2962 and jcheung@hr.lacounty.gov
Job Number: R8250Q-R

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