MASSACHUSETTS TRIAL COURT
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Title: Intern - Suffolk County Juvenile Court, Clerk Magistrate’s Office Pay rate: $20.00/hour Departmental Mission: It is the mission of the Juvenile Court to protect children from abuse and neglect and promote opportunities for children to reside in safe, stable, permanent family environments whenever possible, to strengthen families when their children are in need of services, to rehabilitate juveniles, to protect the public from delinquent and criminal activity while holding offenders accountable and addressing the harm suffered by the community and the victim, and to decide all cases fairly and impartially with dedication, integrity and professionalism. The Juvenile Court Department has general jurisdiction over delinquency, children requiring assistance (CRA), care and protection petitions. Additional case types include adoptions, guardianships, adult contributing to a delinquency of a minor cases, harassment prevention, substance abuse and youthful offender cases. There are eleven divisions of the juvenile court with sessions in more than forty locations. The Suffolk County Juvenile Court is one division with established sessions in 4 sites: Boston, Chelsea, Dorchester, and West Roxbury. The internship will be based primarily in the Boston Juvenile Court at the Brooke Courthouse. If you are interested in learning how the Boston Juvenile Court conducts business, we welcome you to apply for a summer internship. Notes: Submission of a cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of completing the application. This is an in-person internship. The intern must be available in-person during court hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The internship will be based primarily in the Boston Juvenile Court at the Edward Brooke Courthouse with potential travel to our satellite offices in Chelsea, Dorchester, and West Roxbury. Position summary: The intern, under the guidance and supervision of the management team, will learn the machinations of the Clerk’s office of the Juvenile Court through training and hands-on experience in organizational operations. The intern will learn to perform a range of tasks required for the efficient daily function of the court. The daily assignments and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Receive training in MassCourts - the comprehensive, integrated case management system for the Trial Court- to: -Research cases, docket entries and judges’ orders; -Create new cases, and appoint attorneys; -Advance, continue, and schedule cases for court hearings; -Generate summons for the police to serve for upcoming court appearances; -Record judgements of the court and produce custody orders for children; -Issue &/or recall warrants in the Warrant Management System at the courts’ directive; -generate transportation mittimus’ to DYS, jails, and/or between courts to Facilitate the appearance of persons being detained on delinquent or criminal cases; -Produce daily dockets of all cases for use by the Judges and Clerks in session. Prepare and organize case files and exhibits for court, for review by counsel, and for law clerks; Learn how to synchronize the various platforms necessary to conduct court sessions, both virtually and in person, including the FTR audio recording system; Learn how to interact with Judges, Attorneys, Probation Officers, and Court Officers for the efficient coordination of session; Assist Clerks in conducting session by- announcing cases, intoning exhibits, recording judicial orders, chronicling decisions, scheduling trials and updating case files; Learn the various Oaths to swear in witnesses, interpreters, and jurors; Disseminate case files to appropriate personnel after court hearings to learn about the completion of post-session process work including but not limited to: appointments of Court Investigators, appointments of Guardian ad Litems, and subpoenas for Medical or Police records; Learn the court processes of a juvenile arrest, from the submission of a police report through to case resolution; Learn the court processes relative to the allegation of abuse and/or neglect of children; Participate in the daily call of the list conducted by the Clerk Magistrate, and help to coordinate multiple cases for up to 5 concurrent court sessions, daily; and Learn how to assist the Judge’s Lobby, Probation Department, Attorneys, the Court Clinic, Police, Schools, DCF, DYS, the DA’s office and the public. Position requirements : Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited institution; Working knowledge of Microsoft office, Adobe, and Zoom; Capacity to maintain confidentiality of case information; Ability to multi-task, and to prioritize an efficient and organized approach to tasks; Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions; Ability to demonstrate courtesy and polite professionalism to staff and the public; Capacity to work independently to complete tasks; Communication and interpersonal skills to interface with diverse office staff. Closing Date/Time: 2024-06-25
Mar 27, 2024
Full Time
Title: Intern - Suffolk County Juvenile Court, Clerk Magistrate’s Office Pay rate: $20.00/hour Departmental Mission: It is the mission of the Juvenile Court to protect children from abuse and neglect and promote opportunities for children to reside in safe, stable, permanent family environments whenever possible, to strengthen families when their children are in need of services, to rehabilitate juveniles, to protect the public from delinquent and criminal activity while holding offenders accountable and addressing the harm suffered by the community and the victim, and to decide all cases fairly and impartially with dedication, integrity and professionalism. The Juvenile Court Department has general jurisdiction over delinquency, children requiring assistance (CRA), care and protection petitions. Additional case types include adoptions, guardianships, adult contributing to a delinquency of a minor cases, harassment prevention, substance abuse and youthful offender cases. There are eleven divisions of the juvenile court with sessions in more than forty locations. The Suffolk County Juvenile Court is one division with established sessions in 4 sites: Boston, Chelsea, Dorchester, and West Roxbury. The internship will be based primarily in the Boston Juvenile Court at the Brooke Courthouse. If you are interested in learning how the Boston Juvenile Court conducts business, we welcome you to apply for a summer internship. Notes: Submission of a cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of completing the application. This is an in-person internship. The intern must be available in-person during court hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The internship will be based primarily in the Boston Juvenile Court at the Edward Brooke Courthouse with potential travel to our satellite offices in Chelsea, Dorchester, and West Roxbury. Position summary: The intern, under the guidance and supervision of the management team, will learn the machinations of the Clerk’s office of the Juvenile Court through training and hands-on experience in organizational operations. The intern will learn to perform a range of tasks required for the efficient daily function of the court. The daily assignments and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Receive training in MassCourts - the comprehensive, integrated case management system for the Trial Court- to: -Research cases, docket entries and judges’ orders; -Create new cases, and appoint attorneys; -Advance, continue, and schedule cases for court hearings; -Generate summons for the police to serve for upcoming court appearances; -Record judgements of the court and produce custody orders for children; -Issue &/or recall warrants in the Warrant Management System at the courts’ directive; -generate transportation mittimus’ to DYS, jails, and/or between courts to Facilitate the appearance of persons being detained on delinquent or criminal cases; -Produce daily dockets of all cases for use by the Judges and Clerks in session. Prepare and organize case files and exhibits for court, for review by counsel, and for law clerks; Learn how to synchronize the various platforms necessary to conduct court sessions, both virtually and in person, including the FTR audio recording system; Learn how to interact with Judges, Attorneys, Probation Officers, and Court Officers for the efficient coordination of session; Assist Clerks in conducting session by- announcing cases, intoning exhibits, recording judicial orders, chronicling decisions, scheduling trials and updating case files; Learn the various Oaths to swear in witnesses, interpreters, and jurors; Disseminate case files to appropriate personnel after court hearings to learn about the completion of post-session process work including but not limited to: appointments of Court Investigators, appointments of Guardian ad Litems, and subpoenas for Medical or Police records; Learn the court processes of a juvenile arrest, from the submission of a police report through to case resolution; Learn the court processes relative to the allegation of abuse and/or neglect of children; Participate in the daily call of the list conducted by the Clerk Magistrate, and help to coordinate multiple cases for up to 5 concurrent court sessions, daily; and Learn how to assist the Judge’s Lobby, Probation Department, Attorneys, the Court Clinic, Police, Schools, DCF, DYS, the DA’s office and the public. Position requirements : Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited institution; Working knowledge of Microsoft office, Adobe, and Zoom; Capacity to maintain confidentiality of case information; Ability to multi-task, and to prioritize an efficient and organized approach to tasks; Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions; Ability to demonstrate courtesy and polite professionalism to staff and the public; Capacity to work independently to complete tasks; Communication and interpersonal skills to interface with diverse office staff. Closing Date/Time: 2024-06-25
MASSACHUSETTS TRIAL COURT
Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Title: Probation Case Specialist Series - Essex Juvenile Court Pay Grade: Grade 7 - 10 Starting Pay: $44,865.27 Departmental Mission Statement: The Massachusetts Probation Service’s mission is to increase community safety, reduce recidivism, contribute to the fair and equitable administration of justice, support victims and survivors, and assist individuals and families in achieving long term positive change. ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-probation-service Notes: A Multi-site Position: Travel and/or reassignment is at the discretion of the department head. Session(s) include: Salem, Lawrence, Lynn, and Newburyport.” This position is designated as a union position and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with O.P.E.I.U., Local 6. Position Summary: SUMMARY OF SERIES: This series is responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the processing of cases, including entering of data in automated systems, within a Probation Office. In addition to case processing duties, this series is also responsible for providing service to the public and other individuals who have business with the court consistent with policies on confidentiality. The position titles above the entry level require the performance of increasingly more responsible and varied work which requires more knowledge of court procedures and Probation operations and the exercise of more independent judgment. Employees are hired at the entry level position title and are eligible for reclassification to the higher level position titles within this series consistent with the specifications for the higher level position titles.The position titles revert to the entry level when there are vacancies. ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS: This position is part of a series that includes a number of levels. Employees are appointed to the entry level and are eligible to advance to the higher levels consistent with this job description and Trial Court policies. Probation Case Specialist I - This is the entry level position title within this series. Employees at this level are expected to perform a variety of duties which teach them the business of the office or a major work unit within an office. Probation Case Specialist II - This is the second level position title within this series. Employees at this second level are expected to perform more complex case processing functions within a major work unit of an office and to be able to perform those functions within the other major work units as required. They are also expected to perform administrative support functions. Probation Case Specialist III - This is the third level position title within this series. Employees at this third level are expected to perform advanced case processing functions within a major work unit of an office with limited supervision, to be able to perform those functions within the other major work units, and to be able to provide occasional assistance in a court session as required. Probation Case Specialist IV - This is the fourth level within this series. Employees at this fourth level are expected to function as a resource person within a major work unit of an office, to be able to perform the full range of case processing responsibilities in all work units as required, to assist in the training of employees, and to be able to provide regular assistance in any court session as required. May also serve as a back-up to a Probation Case Coordinator. Duties: Probation Case Specialist I Duties: Provides customer service to attorneys, litigants, law enforcement personnel, and the general public. This includes assisting individuals in filling out forms and applications, and responding to routine requests for information concerning cases, scheduling and court procedures. May use specialized communication skills in performing these duties; • Receives training and assists experienced users on MassCourts, a comprehensive, integrated case management system which features electronic filing of complaints, extensive docketing, scheduling, and management reporting; or on another case processing system; • Retrieves criminal records, enters initial data, and updates records and orders in various automated systems; • Requests information from other agencies, departments, and or courts; • Answers incoming phone calls, routes callers to appropriate personnel, takes messages, and provides routine information in response to inquiries; • Prepares lists and other standard documents, and sends out notices to parties and attorneys; Verifies daily list with the Clerk-Magistrate's office; • Copies, files, retrieves, and sorts court papers, documents, and folders according to established procedures. • Pulls folders for court sessions; Receives, date stamps, sorts, and distributes incoming mail. Processes outgoing mail; • Performs cashiering duties, including receiving money, determining case type, making entries in the cash register or other system, validating case papers to reflect payments, and issuing receipts; • Maintains statistical data concerning case processing activities; and Performs related duties as required. Probation Case Specialist II Additional Duties: • Provides customer service to attorneys, litigants, law enforcement personnel, and the general public. • This includes providing information of a more specialized and or detailed nature. May use specialized communication skills in performing these duties. • Performs more complex case processing functions, including reviewing court documents, papers, reports, and filings for accuracy and completeness and determining processing required prior to entering them in the permanent record, identifying inaccuracies and or discrepancies and taking action to resolve inaccuracies and discrepancies within established guidelines, or referring unusual problems to a supervisor. • Performs more extensive administrative support work Probation Officers, including typing case folders, violation hearing notices, pre-sentence investigations, probation transfers, letters, reports, and other non-standard documents using word processing software as required. Also collects supporting documentation as necessary. • Performs routine administrative duties such as preparing internal requisitions, payment vouchers, encumbrance documents, and CAPS forms as required. • Serves as a “floating case specialist” who is able to fill-in for employees within other work units as required. • Performs all of the duties of the lower level within this series as required. Probation Case Specialist III Additional Duties: • Provides customer service to attorneys, litigants, law enforcement personnel, and the general public. • This includes responding to unusual or complicated requests for information. May use specialized communication skills in performing these duties. • Performs advanced case processing and data entry functions requiring independent judgment concerning the types of actions to be taken and making determinations as to when it is appropriate to take such actions, including working on complicated merges involving multiple records and the need to collect information from multiple outside agencies. • Compares data in various automated systems in order to determine status and to ensure accuracy of information. Resolves discrepancies as needed. • Reviews approved motions for release of criminal records for completeness, produces such records or identifies issues for further review by a supervisor. • Maintains a data base on individuals referred to community service and other court programs and provides periodic reports; • Assists in the training of new employees and in the ongoing training of other employees. Serves as a “floating case specialist” who is able to perform the full-range of case processing duties within an office during absences as required; • Assists in special projects as assigned by a supervisor; May provide occasional assistance to courtroom personnel; Performs all of the duties of the lower levels within this series as required; Probation Case Specialist IV Additional Duties: • Provides customer service to attorneys, litigants, law enforcement personnel, and the general public. • Capable of handling the most unusual and complicated inquiries within established guidelines. • May use specialized communication skills in performing these duties. • Serves as a resource for the handling of particular functions, including answering questions and assisting in resolving problems. • Compiles statistical information on probation activities and prepares periodic reports. • Prepares a variety of notices, documents and correspondence requiring a detailed knowledge of applicable terminology, rules, and procedures. • Assists in researching open cases to determine their status and to determine further action to be taken. • Performs administrative support responsibilities for a supervisor, including composing correspondence for supervisor's review and signature, typing memoranda, reports, and other documents, maintaining an appointment calendar and arranging meetings, and maintaining files; • Identifies persons who are behind in payments, research payment histories, determines further actions to be taken, and maintains appropriate files. • Provides assistance to staff in the use of word processing and other software applications; • May provide regular assistance and coordination to personnel assigned to the courtroom; • May serve as a back-up to a higher level series; • Performs all of the duties of the lower levels within this series as required. Minimum Requirements: These are the minimum requirements necessary to apply for a position of Probation Case Specialist. Probation Case Specialist I Requirements: • Graduation from high school or its equivalent. • Some general clerical or customer service experience. • Ability and experience using personal computers, including word processing software such as MS Word. • Experience with spreadsheet software such as MS Excel is preferred. • General knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. • Ability to serve the public and others with business with the court in a courteous and professional manner. • Ability to learn the procedures and functions, manual and automated, of the office to which assigned. • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. • Ability to perform routine data entry at an acceptable rate of speed. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court staff. • Ability to communicate effectively with others. Probation Case Specialist II Additional Requirements: • A minimum of two of years of experience as a Probation Case Specialist I. • Working knowledge and ability to effectively use MassCourts or other court used automated case management system. • Working knowledge and training in all of the procedures, manual and automated, related to the cases processed within the Probation Office. • Working knowledge of word processing software used by the court and the demonstrated ability to use that software to prepare documents. • Demonstrated ability to serve the public and others with business with the court in a courteous and professional manner. • Demonstrated ability to provide specialized or technical case processing information. • Ability to identify problems with court documents, papers and filings and to take appropriate action. Probation Case Specialist III Additional Requirements: • A minimum of two years of experience as a Probation Case Specialist II. • Considerable working knowledge of case processing using MassCourts or other court used automated case management system. • Considerable knowledge and training in all of the procedures, manual and automated, related to all of the cases processed by the Probation Office. • Working knowledge of the fiscal policies of the Trial Court and ability to prepare fiscal reports. • Demonstrated ability to serve the public and others with business with the court in a courteous and professional manner. • Demonstrated ability to respond to unusual or complicated requests for information. • Demonstrated ability to process complicated cases from beginning to end. Demonstrated ability to work without close supervision. Probation Case Specialist IV Additional Requirements: • A minimum of two years of experience as a Probation Case Specialist III. • Considerable working knowledge of all probation related case processing using MassCourts or other court used automated case management system. • Considerable knowledge of all courtroom policies and procedures and demonstrated ability to provide assistance during any court session. • Considerable knowledge of word processing software used by the court and the demonstrated ability to use that software to perform complex functions such as merge letters, macros, templates, etc. Familiarity with spreadsheets. • Demonstrated ability to serve the public and others with business with the court in a courteous and professional manner. • Demonstrated ability to respond to difficult and sensitive requests for information. • Demonstrated ability to function as a resource person. • Demonstrated ability to prepare statistical and written reports. • Demonstrated ability to train employees. • Demonstrated ability to conduct research on case files and systems and to prepare reports. Closing Date/Time: 2024-06-25
Mar 22, 2024
Full Time
Title: Probation Case Specialist Series - Essex Juvenile Court Pay Grade: Grade 7 - 10 Starting Pay: $44,865.27 Departmental Mission Statement: The Massachusetts Probation Service’s mission is to increase community safety, reduce recidivism, contribute to the fair and equitable administration of justice, support victims and survivors, and assist individuals and families in achieving long term positive change. ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-probation-service Notes: A Multi-site Position: Travel and/or reassignment is at the discretion of the department head. Session(s) include: Salem, Lawrence, Lynn, and Newburyport.” This position is designated as a union position and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with O.P.E.I.U., Local 6. Position Summary: SUMMARY OF SERIES: This series is responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the processing of cases, including entering of data in automated systems, within a Probation Office. In addition to case processing duties, this series is also responsible for providing service to the public and other individuals who have business with the court consistent with policies on confidentiality. The position titles above the entry level require the performance of increasingly more responsible and varied work which requires more knowledge of court procedures and Probation operations and the exercise of more independent judgment. Employees are hired at the entry level position title and are eligible for reclassification to the higher level position titles within this series consistent with the specifications for the higher level position titles.The position titles revert to the entry level when there are vacancies. ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS: This position is part of a series that includes a number of levels. Employees are appointed to the entry level and are eligible to advance to the higher levels consistent with this job description and Trial Court policies. Probation Case Specialist I - This is the entry level position title within this series. Employees at this level are expected to perform a variety of duties which teach them the business of the office or a major work unit within an office. Probation Case Specialist II - This is the second level position title within this series. Employees at this second level are expected to perform more complex case processing functions within a major work unit of an office and to be able to perform those functions within the other major work units as required. They are also expected to perform administrative support functions. Probation Case Specialist III - This is the third level position title within this series. Employees at this third level are expected to perform advanced case processing functions within a major work unit of an office with limited supervision, to be able to perform those functions within the other major work units, and to be able to provide occasional assistance in a court session as required. Probation Case Specialist IV - This is the fourth level within this series. Employees at this fourth level are expected to function as a resource person within a major work unit of an office, to be able to perform the full range of case processing responsibilities in all work units as required, to assist in the training of employees, and to be able to provide regular assistance in any court session as required. May also serve as a back-up to a Probation Case Coordinator. Duties: Probation Case Specialist I Duties: Provides customer service to attorneys, litigants, law enforcement personnel, and the general public. This includes assisting individuals in filling out forms and applications, and responding to routine requests for information concerning cases, scheduling and court procedures. May use specialized communication skills in performing these duties; • Receives training and assists experienced users on MassCourts, a comprehensive, integrated case management system which features electronic filing of complaints, extensive docketing, scheduling, and management reporting; or on another case processing system; • Retrieves criminal records, enters initial data, and updates records and orders in various automated systems; • Requests information from other agencies, departments, and or courts; • Answers incoming phone calls, routes callers to appropriate personnel, takes messages, and provides routine information in response to inquiries; • Prepares lists and other standard documents, and sends out notices to parties and attorneys; Verifies daily list with the Clerk-Magistrate's office; • Copies, files, retrieves, and sorts court papers, documents, and folders according to established procedures. • Pulls folders for court sessions; Receives, date stamps, sorts, and distributes incoming mail. Processes outgoing mail; • Performs cashiering duties, including receiving money, determining case type, making entries in the cash register or other system, validating case papers to reflect payments, and issuing receipts; • Maintains statistical data concerning case processing activities; and Performs related duties as required. Probation Case Specialist II Additional Duties: • Provides customer service to attorneys, litigants, law enforcement personnel, and the general public. • This includes providing information of a more specialized and or detailed nature. May use specialized communication skills in performing these duties. • Performs more complex case processing functions, including reviewing court documents, papers, reports, and filings for accuracy and completeness and determining processing required prior to entering them in the permanent record, identifying inaccuracies and or discrepancies and taking action to resolve inaccuracies and discrepancies within established guidelines, or referring unusual problems to a supervisor. • Performs more extensive administrative support work Probation Officers, including typing case folders, violation hearing notices, pre-sentence investigations, probation transfers, letters, reports, and other non-standard documents using word processing software as required. Also collects supporting documentation as necessary. • Performs routine administrative duties such as preparing internal requisitions, payment vouchers, encumbrance documents, and CAPS forms as required. • Serves as a “floating case specialist” who is able to fill-in for employees within other work units as required. • Performs all of the duties of the lower level within this series as required. Probation Case Specialist III Additional Duties: • Provides customer service to attorneys, litigants, law enforcement personnel, and the general public. • This includes responding to unusual or complicated requests for information. May use specialized communication skills in performing these duties. • Performs advanced case processing and data entry functions requiring independent judgment concerning the types of actions to be taken and making determinations as to when it is appropriate to take such actions, including working on complicated merges involving multiple records and the need to collect information from multiple outside agencies. • Compares data in various automated systems in order to determine status and to ensure accuracy of information. Resolves discrepancies as needed. • Reviews approved motions for release of criminal records for completeness, produces such records or identifies issues for further review by a supervisor. • Maintains a data base on individuals referred to community service and other court programs and provides periodic reports; • Assists in the training of new employees and in the ongoing training of other employees. Serves as a “floating case specialist” who is able to perform the full-range of case processing duties within an office during absences as required; • Assists in special projects as assigned by a supervisor; May provide occasional assistance to courtroom personnel; Performs all of the duties of the lower levels within this series as required; Probation Case Specialist IV Additional Duties: • Provides customer service to attorneys, litigants, law enforcement personnel, and the general public. • Capable of handling the most unusual and complicated inquiries within established guidelines. • May use specialized communication skills in performing these duties. • Serves as a resource for the handling of particular functions, including answering questions and assisting in resolving problems. • Compiles statistical information on probation activities and prepares periodic reports. • Prepares a variety of notices, documents and correspondence requiring a detailed knowledge of applicable terminology, rules, and procedures. • Assists in researching open cases to determine their status and to determine further action to be taken. • Performs administrative support responsibilities for a supervisor, including composing correspondence for supervisor's review and signature, typing memoranda, reports, and other documents, maintaining an appointment calendar and arranging meetings, and maintaining files; • Identifies persons who are behind in payments, research payment histories, determines further actions to be taken, and maintains appropriate files. • Provides assistance to staff in the use of word processing and other software applications; • May provide regular assistance and coordination to personnel assigned to the courtroom; • May serve as a back-up to a higher level series; • Performs all of the duties of the lower levels within this series as required. Minimum Requirements: These are the minimum requirements necessary to apply for a position of Probation Case Specialist. Probation Case Specialist I Requirements: • Graduation from high school or its equivalent. • Some general clerical or customer service experience. • Ability and experience using personal computers, including word processing software such as MS Word. • Experience with spreadsheet software such as MS Excel is preferred. • General knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. • Ability to serve the public and others with business with the court in a courteous and professional manner. • Ability to learn the procedures and functions, manual and automated, of the office to which assigned. • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. • Ability to perform routine data entry at an acceptable rate of speed. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court staff. • Ability to communicate effectively with others. Probation Case Specialist II Additional Requirements: • A minimum of two of years of experience as a Probation Case Specialist I. • Working knowledge and ability to effectively use MassCourts or other court used automated case management system. • Working knowledge and training in all of the procedures, manual and automated, related to the cases processed within the Probation Office. • Working knowledge of word processing software used by the court and the demonstrated ability to use that software to prepare documents. • Demonstrated ability to serve the public and others with business with the court in a courteous and professional manner. • Demonstrated ability to provide specialized or technical case processing information. • Ability to identify problems with court documents, papers and filings and to take appropriate action. Probation Case Specialist III Additional Requirements: • A minimum of two years of experience as a Probation Case Specialist II. • Considerable working knowledge of case processing using MassCourts or other court used automated case management system. • Considerable knowledge and training in all of the procedures, manual and automated, related to all of the cases processed by the Probation Office. • Working knowledge of the fiscal policies of the Trial Court and ability to prepare fiscal reports. • Demonstrated ability to serve the public and others with business with the court in a courteous and professional manner. • Demonstrated ability to respond to unusual or complicated requests for information. • Demonstrated ability to process complicated cases from beginning to end. Demonstrated ability to work without close supervision. Probation Case Specialist IV Additional Requirements: • A minimum of two years of experience as a Probation Case Specialist III. • Considerable working knowledge of all probation related case processing using MassCourts or other court used automated case management system. • Considerable knowledge of all courtroom policies and procedures and demonstrated ability to provide assistance during any court session. • Considerable knowledge of word processing software used by the court and the demonstrated ability to use that software to perform complex functions such as merge letters, macros, templates, etc. Familiarity with spreadsheets. • Demonstrated ability to serve the public and others with business with the court in a courteous and professional manner. • Demonstrated ability to respond to difficult and sensitive requests for information. • Demonstrated ability to function as a resource person. • Demonstrated ability to prepare statistical and written reports. • Demonstrated ability to train employees. • Demonstrated ability to conduct research on case files and systems and to prepare reports. Closing Date/Time: 2024-06-25
CALAVERAS COUNTY, CA
San Andreas, California, United States
Position Description Deputy District Attorney I: $37.52 - $45.59 Deputy District Attorney II: $43.65 - $53.04 Deputy District Attorney III: $50.51 - $61.41 Deputy District Attorney IV: $58.49 - $71.08 Under general supervision or direction, performs increasingly difficult professional legal work in the analysis, preparation and prosecution of criminal cases before the court in Calaveras County; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Deputy District Attorney I is the entry level classification in this flexible series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform the less difficult and non-controversial assignments in the District Attorney's Office under the direction and guidance of the District Attorney and more senior attorneys. Incumbents normally advance to the higher level of Deputy District Attorney II after gaining experience, achieving proficiency and demonstrating the ability to perform tasks as assigned that meet the requirements for Deputy District Attorney II. Deputy District Attorney II is the journey level classification in this flexible series. Under general supervision, through formal and informal work review, incumbents perform a full range of assignments. Positions at this level are normally filled by advancement from the Deputy District Attorney I level. Deputy District Attorney III is the advanced journey level classification in this flexible series. Incumbents handle complex and difficult legal matters and assignments, and may provide training and technical expertise to lower level Deputy District Attorneys. A high level of independence in handling cases and assignments is expected at this level. Deputy District Attorney IV is the most experienced level classification in this flexible series. Incumbents handle the most complex and sensitive legal assignment requiring an experienced prosecutor with specialized training using independent judgment and discretion. Deputy District Attorneys IV's may provide direction and training to less experienced staff attorneys and assist in supervising the daily operations of the Office. Example of Duties Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Represents the State in all phases of criminal matters, from charging to arraignment to trial to appeals. Performs legal work in the preparation and prosecution of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases. Maintains and manages individual caseloads in a timely and effective manner. Reviews police reports and makes decisions regarding the issuing of criminal complaints; prepares victims and witnesses for participation in the legal process. Prepares cases for prosecution by performing duties such as providing discovery; visiting crime scenes; reviews search and arrest warrants; examine cases and determine best case strategies; research and write pleadings, briefs, motions, petitions, etc.; interviews witnesses and victims and evaluates their credibility and ability to testify; prepares expert witnesses for testimony. Presents and argues cases in court on behalf of the People of the State of California in all phases of misdemeanor and felony criminal trials including arraignments, bail hearings, settlement conferences, motion hearings, bench trials, jury trials, sentencings, restitution hearings, and probation violation hearings. Assists law enforcement agencies requiring legal advice about the investigation of any criminal matter; coordinates case activities with law enforcement personnel and others as appropriate. Responds to and resolves inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility. Performs general administrative / office work as necessary, including but not limited to attending meetings, reviewing mail and literature, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing reports and correspondence, assembling documents and files, etc. Maintains confidentiality; ensures the Constitutional rights of defendants and victims are protected; and adheres to the Rules of Professional Responsibility and ethical standards applicable to prosecutors. Keeps abreast of all new criminal legislation and case law affecting cases. Attends professional conferences, training, seminars, workshops, etc., and reads professional journals to maintain job knowledge and skills. Performs related duties as assigned. Deputy District Attorney III / IV : (In addition to the above) Presents training and gives presentations to community organizations, law enforcement agencies, etc., as necessary to enhance job skills and/or increase public awareness and support of department programs and services. Provides training and technical expertise to lower-level Deputy District Attorneys as assigned. May assist the District Attorney and Assistant District Attorney in media relations and supervising the daily operations of the office, including caseload assignment, progress monitoring and support services. Represents the State in civil and quasi-criminal matters that are within the purview of the Office of the District Attorney. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: Deputy District Attorney I : Pertinent federal, state and county laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the California Penal, Health and Safety, and Vehicle Codes; basic principles and practices of criminal law, search and seizure, statutory and Constitutional discovery obligations; rules of professional responsibility and ethical standards applicable to prosecutors; courtroom / judicial procedures and processes; methods and techniques of legal research and writing; trial advocacy methods; rules of evidence and their application; methods of preparing legal and administrative documents, records and reports; modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work; English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation; techniques for providing a high level of customer service to effectively deal with law enforcement, victims, witnesses, the public at large, and County staff; California appellate procedure and law. Deputy District Attorney II : (In addition to the above) Complex principles of criminal law, trial procedure, and rules of evidence and their application; basic felony sentencing rules; basic search warrant practice; established precedents, case law and sources of legal reference applicable to District Attorney's Office activities; functions and authorities of other criminal justice organizations. Deputy District Attorney III / IV : (In addition to the above) Principles and practices of lead work direction, including work planning, assignment and review; complex felony sentencing rules, including one-strike, three strikes, and special circumstances; complex search warrant practice; lifer rules and regulations; training principles and practices, and job mentoring; methods of conducting sensitive investigations; effective media relations in routine and sensitive situations. Ability to: Deputy District Attorney I : Analyze and apply basic legal practices, principles and methods; effectively apply legal knowledge and principles in court; evaluate investigative reports to determine appropriate charges, strategies for prosecution or settlement, and follow-up required; present statements of law, fact and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; conduct research on legal problems and prepare sound legal opinions; interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies; gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; maintain records and prepare required reports; perform required mathematical computations with accuracy; operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs; use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing; use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations; establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; prosecute misdemeanor cases, including but not limited to driving under the influence, battery, domestic violence, drug possession, and petty thefts; prosecute juvenile delinquency cases; draft and represent the People in misdemeanor and infraction appeals at the Superior Court level. Deputy District Attorney II : (In addition to the above) Analyze and apply complex legal practices, principles, methods, facts and precedents to legal problems; prosecute increasingly complex cases, including both misdemeanor and felony criminal cases; prosecute juvenile delinquency cases. Deputy District Attorney III : (In addition to the above) Provide training and/or presentations for community service organizations and law enforcement agencies; provide lead work direction, including work planning, assignment and review; provide effective training and job mentoring as assigned; prosecute increasingly complex cases, including one strike, three-strikes, life-term cases, sanity litigation, civil asset forfeiture litigation, and lifer hearings. Conduct criminal grand jury hearings. Interact effectively with the news media while protecting prosecution interests. Respond and advise law enforcement at crime scenes. Work effectively with other agencies in developing multi-disciplinary protocols. Deputy District Attorney IV : (In addition to the above) Prosecute the most complex, high-profile, sensitive, and specialized cases, including but not limited to capital and special circumstance cases, and sexually violent predator litigation. Manage media relations in routine and sensitive situations. Education, Training, and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying unless specific state and federal education, certification and licensure is required. Deputy District Attorney (all levels) : A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, and Deputy District Attorney I : No experience required. Deputy District Attorney II : Two (2) years of professional legal experience at a level equivalent to Deputy District Attorney I in Calaveras County. Deputy District Attorney III : Four (4) years of professional legal experience which has included at least two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to the Deputy District Attorney II with Calaveras County. Deputy District Attorney IV : Six (6) years of professional legal experience which has included at least two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to the Deputy District Attorney III with Calaveras County. Special Requirements Must be an active member in good standing of the California State Bar Association. Must possess a California driver license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record. Bargaining Unit 10 - Calaveras County Public Service Employees Association For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision. NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights: Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan. Available with purchase of a primary residence. Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans). No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify. Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%. Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA. For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own Uniform Allowance: $650.04 per calendar year for specific positionssplit into monthly payments.Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check. Qualifying Classifications : Crime Scene Specialist/Property Room Manager, Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III, Correctional Cook I/II, Correctional Technician, Correctional Officer, Correctional Corporal, Correctional Sergeant, Dispatcher Clerk, Sr. Dispatcher, and Animal Control Officer I/II/III. The County shall pay a two hundred dollar and four cent ($200.04) per calendar year uniform maintenance allowance to Animal Shelter Assistant. Uniform Allowance(Shirt): $200.04 per calendar year split into monthly payments. Qualifying Classifications : Animal Shelter Assistant Professional Time Off : 80 hours annually, prorated to 40 hours if hired after July 1st. Qualifying Classifications : Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV Extra-Hire: Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance. Vacation days: 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year. After 6 months you can take your first week. 3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year 10 years+ = 160 per year Holidays :13 paid holidays per year. Life Insurance: $50,000.00 County paid Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period. 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling. Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods. Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005) 6 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years Bi-Lingual pay :$50 per month for specific approved job classifications. Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually Section 125 Plan :Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from arepresentative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site. AFLAC Heart & Stroke Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Universal Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance LEGALSHEILD CALPERS RETIREMENT INFORMATION: CalPERS: CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62 Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS. ??????? SAFETY CalPERS: for Correctional Officer, Correctional Corporal, Correctional Sergeant and Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III. CLASSIC MEMBERS: 3% at 50 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2.7% at 57 Additional Retirement Plan: The County offers a 457(b) Government plan. Employees can contribute to this deferred compensation plan ( Pre-Tax ).The County currently utilizes VALIC. Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Position Description Deputy District Attorney I: $37.52 - $45.59 Deputy District Attorney II: $43.65 - $53.04 Deputy District Attorney III: $50.51 - $61.41 Deputy District Attorney IV: $58.49 - $71.08 Under general supervision or direction, performs increasingly difficult professional legal work in the analysis, preparation and prosecution of criminal cases before the court in Calaveras County; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Deputy District Attorney I is the entry level classification in this flexible series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform the less difficult and non-controversial assignments in the District Attorney's Office under the direction and guidance of the District Attorney and more senior attorneys. Incumbents normally advance to the higher level of Deputy District Attorney II after gaining experience, achieving proficiency and demonstrating the ability to perform tasks as assigned that meet the requirements for Deputy District Attorney II. Deputy District Attorney II is the journey level classification in this flexible series. Under general supervision, through formal and informal work review, incumbents perform a full range of assignments. Positions at this level are normally filled by advancement from the Deputy District Attorney I level. Deputy District Attorney III is the advanced journey level classification in this flexible series. Incumbents handle complex and difficult legal matters and assignments, and may provide training and technical expertise to lower level Deputy District Attorneys. A high level of independence in handling cases and assignments is expected at this level. Deputy District Attorney IV is the most experienced level classification in this flexible series. Incumbents handle the most complex and sensitive legal assignment requiring an experienced prosecutor with specialized training using independent judgment and discretion. Deputy District Attorneys IV's may provide direction and training to less experienced staff attorneys and assist in supervising the daily operations of the Office. Example of Duties Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Represents the State in all phases of criminal matters, from charging to arraignment to trial to appeals. Performs legal work in the preparation and prosecution of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases. Maintains and manages individual caseloads in a timely and effective manner. Reviews police reports and makes decisions regarding the issuing of criminal complaints; prepares victims and witnesses for participation in the legal process. Prepares cases for prosecution by performing duties such as providing discovery; visiting crime scenes; reviews search and arrest warrants; examine cases and determine best case strategies; research and write pleadings, briefs, motions, petitions, etc.; interviews witnesses and victims and evaluates their credibility and ability to testify; prepares expert witnesses for testimony. Presents and argues cases in court on behalf of the People of the State of California in all phases of misdemeanor and felony criminal trials including arraignments, bail hearings, settlement conferences, motion hearings, bench trials, jury trials, sentencings, restitution hearings, and probation violation hearings. Assists law enforcement agencies requiring legal advice about the investigation of any criminal matter; coordinates case activities with law enforcement personnel and others as appropriate. Responds to and resolves inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility. Performs general administrative / office work as necessary, including but not limited to attending meetings, reviewing mail and literature, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing reports and correspondence, assembling documents and files, etc. Maintains confidentiality; ensures the Constitutional rights of defendants and victims are protected; and adheres to the Rules of Professional Responsibility and ethical standards applicable to prosecutors. Keeps abreast of all new criminal legislation and case law affecting cases. Attends professional conferences, training, seminars, workshops, etc., and reads professional journals to maintain job knowledge and skills. Performs related duties as assigned. Deputy District Attorney III / IV : (In addition to the above) Presents training and gives presentations to community organizations, law enforcement agencies, etc., as necessary to enhance job skills and/or increase public awareness and support of department programs and services. Provides training and technical expertise to lower-level Deputy District Attorneys as assigned. May assist the District Attorney and Assistant District Attorney in media relations and supervising the daily operations of the office, including caseload assignment, progress monitoring and support services. Represents the State in civil and quasi-criminal matters that are within the purview of the Office of the District Attorney. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: Deputy District Attorney I : Pertinent federal, state and county laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the California Penal, Health and Safety, and Vehicle Codes; basic principles and practices of criminal law, search and seizure, statutory and Constitutional discovery obligations; rules of professional responsibility and ethical standards applicable to prosecutors; courtroom / judicial procedures and processes; methods and techniques of legal research and writing; trial advocacy methods; rules of evidence and their application; methods of preparing legal and administrative documents, records and reports; modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work; English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation; techniques for providing a high level of customer service to effectively deal with law enforcement, victims, witnesses, the public at large, and County staff; California appellate procedure and law. Deputy District Attorney II : (In addition to the above) Complex principles of criminal law, trial procedure, and rules of evidence and their application; basic felony sentencing rules; basic search warrant practice; established precedents, case law and sources of legal reference applicable to District Attorney's Office activities; functions and authorities of other criminal justice organizations. Deputy District Attorney III / IV : (In addition to the above) Principles and practices of lead work direction, including work planning, assignment and review; complex felony sentencing rules, including one-strike, three strikes, and special circumstances; complex search warrant practice; lifer rules and regulations; training principles and practices, and job mentoring; methods of conducting sensitive investigations; effective media relations in routine and sensitive situations. Ability to: Deputy District Attorney I : Analyze and apply basic legal practices, principles and methods; effectively apply legal knowledge and principles in court; evaluate investigative reports to determine appropriate charges, strategies for prosecution or settlement, and follow-up required; present statements of law, fact and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; conduct research on legal problems and prepare sound legal opinions; interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies; gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; maintain records and prepare required reports; perform required mathematical computations with accuracy; operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs; use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing; use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations; establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; prosecute misdemeanor cases, including but not limited to driving under the influence, battery, domestic violence, drug possession, and petty thefts; prosecute juvenile delinquency cases; draft and represent the People in misdemeanor and infraction appeals at the Superior Court level. Deputy District Attorney II : (In addition to the above) Analyze and apply complex legal practices, principles, methods, facts and precedents to legal problems; prosecute increasingly complex cases, including both misdemeanor and felony criminal cases; prosecute juvenile delinquency cases. Deputy District Attorney III : (In addition to the above) Provide training and/or presentations for community service organizations and law enforcement agencies; provide lead work direction, including work planning, assignment and review; provide effective training and job mentoring as assigned; prosecute increasingly complex cases, including one strike, three-strikes, life-term cases, sanity litigation, civil asset forfeiture litigation, and lifer hearings. Conduct criminal grand jury hearings. Interact effectively with the news media while protecting prosecution interests. Respond and advise law enforcement at crime scenes. Work effectively with other agencies in developing multi-disciplinary protocols. Deputy District Attorney IV : (In addition to the above) Prosecute the most complex, high-profile, sensitive, and specialized cases, including but not limited to capital and special circumstance cases, and sexually violent predator litigation. Manage media relations in routine and sensitive situations. Education, Training, and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying unless specific state and federal education, certification and licensure is required. Deputy District Attorney (all levels) : A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, and Deputy District Attorney I : No experience required. Deputy District Attorney II : Two (2) years of professional legal experience at a level equivalent to Deputy District Attorney I in Calaveras County. Deputy District Attorney III : Four (4) years of professional legal experience which has included at least two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to the Deputy District Attorney II with Calaveras County. Deputy District Attorney IV : Six (6) years of professional legal experience which has included at least two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to the Deputy District Attorney III with Calaveras County. Special Requirements Must be an active member in good standing of the California State Bar Association. Must possess a California driver license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record. Bargaining Unit 10 - Calaveras County Public Service Employees Association For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision. NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights: Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan. Available with purchase of a primary residence. Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans). No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify. Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%. Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA. For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own Uniform Allowance: $650.04 per calendar year for specific positionssplit into monthly payments.Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check. Qualifying Classifications : Crime Scene Specialist/Property Room Manager, Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III, Correctional Cook I/II, Correctional Technician, Correctional Officer, Correctional Corporal, Correctional Sergeant, Dispatcher Clerk, Sr. Dispatcher, and Animal Control Officer I/II/III. The County shall pay a two hundred dollar and four cent ($200.04) per calendar year uniform maintenance allowance to Animal Shelter Assistant. Uniform Allowance(Shirt): $200.04 per calendar year split into monthly payments. Qualifying Classifications : Animal Shelter Assistant Professional Time Off : 80 hours annually, prorated to 40 hours if hired after July 1st. Qualifying Classifications : Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV Extra-Hire: Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance. Vacation days: 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year. After 6 months you can take your first week. 3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year 10 years+ = 160 per year Holidays :13 paid holidays per year. Life Insurance: $50,000.00 County paid Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period. 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling. Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods. Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005) 6 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years Bi-Lingual pay :$50 per month for specific approved job classifications. Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually Section 125 Plan :Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from arepresentative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site. AFLAC Heart & Stroke Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Universal Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance LEGALSHEILD CALPERS RETIREMENT INFORMATION: CalPERS: CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62 Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS. ??????? SAFETY CalPERS: for Correctional Officer, Correctional Corporal, Correctional Sergeant and Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III. CLASSIC MEMBERS: 3% at 50 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2.7% at 57 Additional Retirement Plan: The County offers a 457(b) Government plan. Employees can contribute to this deferred compensation plan ( Pre-Tax ).The County currently utilizes VALIC. Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month. 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
Mar 05, 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 EXAM NUMBER: Y4745V TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FIRST DAY OF FILING: December 6, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.(PST) UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICES ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION. 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 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 22,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of $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. MISSION To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Assists a dentist by serving as chair assistant and office clerk. Essential Job Functions Reviews patient record if available and, using standard practices and procedural instructions as a guide, determines what instruments and materials will probably be needed and lays them out. Passes equipment to the dentist upon request. Prepares patient for dentist by seating patient, adjusting chair for convenient angle, and draping patient and in the case of children, calms and reassures the patient so work can proceed expeditiously. Schedules all patients, determining time intervals according to type of work to be done and the probability of the dentist being able to treat more than one patient at a time. Operates a conventional dental radiographic machine to make intra-oral, periapical, bite wing and occlusal images, a cephalometric radiographic machine to make various extra-oral images of the head such as lateral, anterior-posterior, and poster-anterior images, and a panographic radiographic machine to make extra-oral panographic images of the teeth and jaws, as directed by dentist. Places and positions suction tubes in patient's mouth using standard practice and following dentist's instructions. Mixes filling compounds such as composite and amalgam using standard practice or dentist preference as a guide to consistency. Maintains patient records by indicating type of work done. Takes pre-impressions for dentures of all types as directed for use by technician to duplicate original configuration using standard practice and dentist's instructions as a guide. Participates in orientation meetings for families conducted by dentist which include such subjects as available dental services, proper nutrition, proper personal dental care including plaque control instruction. Records stage of work and instruments used when dentist is interrupted in an endodontic process. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I - Completion of a Dental Assistant vocational curriculum in an approved school*. OPTION II - One (1) year's experience as a dental assistant. LICENSE: A Radiation Safety License issued by the Dental Board of California -OR- A Certificate of compliance from an approved Board course in Radiation Safety. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted PHYSICAL CLASS II - 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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification in excess of the minimum requirements. Experience as a Dental Assistant assisting the Dentist and Dental Residents in a various setting such as Emergency Room setting, Operating Room setting, Inpatient setting (bedside). Current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION: * A Dental Assistant vocational curriculum in an approved school is defined as a program acceptable by the American Dental Association's (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). In order to receive credit for any certificate you must include a legible copy of the official certificate, with your application or within 15 calendar days of filing. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This exam will consist of an evaluation of education, experience and desirable qualification based upon application information weighted 100%. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Cramirez4 @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. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an " as received " and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. 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 . VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting Eligible Register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. 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 the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met 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 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 rejected. NOTE: If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include the exam number and the exam title. 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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Christina Ramirez , Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 Cramirez4 @dhs.lacounty.gov (Best way to contact) ADA COORDINATOR PHONE : (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: Y4745V TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FIRST DAY OF FILING: December 6, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.(PST) UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICES ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION. 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 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 22,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of $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. MISSION To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Assists a dentist by serving as chair assistant and office clerk. Essential Job Functions Reviews patient record if available and, using standard practices and procedural instructions as a guide, determines what instruments and materials will probably be needed and lays them out. Passes equipment to the dentist upon request. Prepares patient for dentist by seating patient, adjusting chair for convenient angle, and draping patient and in the case of children, calms and reassures the patient so work can proceed expeditiously. Schedules all patients, determining time intervals according to type of work to be done and the probability of the dentist being able to treat more than one patient at a time. Operates a conventional dental radiographic machine to make intra-oral, periapical, bite wing and occlusal images, a cephalometric radiographic machine to make various extra-oral images of the head such as lateral, anterior-posterior, and poster-anterior images, and a panographic radiographic machine to make extra-oral panographic images of the teeth and jaws, as directed by dentist. Places and positions suction tubes in patient's mouth using standard practice and following dentist's instructions. Mixes filling compounds such as composite and amalgam using standard practice or dentist preference as a guide to consistency. Maintains patient records by indicating type of work done. Takes pre-impressions for dentures of all types as directed for use by technician to duplicate original configuration using standard practice and dentist's instructions as a guide. Participates in orientation meetings for families conducted by dentist which include such subjects as available dental services, proper nutrition, proper personal dental care including plaque control instruction. Records stage of work and instruments used when dentist is interrupted in an endodontic process. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I - Completion of a Dental Assistant vocational curriculum in an approved school*. OPTION II - One (1) year's experience as a dental assistant. LICENSE: A Radiation Safety License issued by the Dental Board of California -OR- A Certificate of compliance from an approved Board course in Radiation Safety. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted PHYSICAL CLASS II - 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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification in excess of the minimum requirements. Experience as a Dental Assistant assisting the Dentist and Dental Residents in a various setting such as Emergency Room setting, Operating Room setting, Inpatient setting (bedside). Current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION: * A Dental Assistant vocational curriculum in an approved school is defined as a program acceptable by the American Dental Association's (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). In order to receive credit for any certificate you must include a legible copy of the official certificate, with your application or within 15 calendar days of filing. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This exam will consist of an evaluation of education, experience and desirable qualification based upon application information weighted 100%. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Cramirez4 @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. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an " as received " and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. 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 . VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting Eligible Register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. 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 the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met 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 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 rejected. NOTE: If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include the exam number and the exam title. 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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Christina Ramirez , Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 Cramirez4 @dhs.lacounty.gov (Best way to contact) ADA COORDINATOR PHONE : (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: Y4746D JOB TYPE: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FIRST DAY OF FILING: SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 @8:00 AM, PST UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICES ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A RE-POSTING BULLETIN TO UPDATE COVID 19 VACCINE MANDATE. 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 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 22,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of $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. MISSION Our mission is to advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Performs as scrub nurse or circulating nurse in corrective and trauma related oral surgery procedures. Essential Job Functions Verifies the availability of blood, IV solutions, drugs, and patient restrainers for the kind of procedure to be performed in accordance with standard protocol. Maintains security of legally controlled drugs and keeps records of such drugs dispensed. Performs the above duties also for general surgery teams who are performing skin graft, rib removal, and hip bone marrow extraction procedures in tandem with oral surgery teams engaged in mandibular ridge and jaw reconstruction. Completes and signs as the nurse-in-charge the Record of Operation form that identifies the surgical staff and pertinent data concerning supplies used and specimens taken in all surgical operations. Sets up operating room for surgical procedures by setting out appropriate equipment, instruments, packs and supplies. Prepares the patient by washing, shaving, and disinfecting graft areas, and disinfecting intra- and extra- oral operative surfaces. Assists surgical team and an anesthesiologist during surgical procedures by passing instruments. Aspirating operative area to remove blood and mucous; using retractors in the mouth and on external jaw wounds or incisions as directed. Monitoring patients to detect movement indicating shallow level of anesthesia; keeping account of sponges, needles, and irrigating fluid used; loading local anesthesia syringes; and maintaining the sterile field. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two years of experience as a Dental Assistant** including one year of experience in a hospital assisting in intraoral surgical procedures involving the use of general anesthesia. LICENSE: ***A Radiation Safety License issued by the Dental Board of California -OR- A certificate of compliance from an approved Board course in radiation safety. Physical Class III - Moderate: Includes standing or waling most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Dental Assistant** assists a dentist by serving as chair assistant and office clerk. ***In order to receive credit for the license, you must include a legible photocopy of the official document at the time of filing or email the documents to the exam analyst at ckhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. 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 added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add ckhodaverdian@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. No person may compete in this exam more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. 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. Available Shift: Any VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Health Services. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications will be processed on an as received basis. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the 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 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 ALSO 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 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last date of filing will not be accepted. 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 my erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Caroline Khodaverdian, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 ckhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE 800-735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: Y4746D JOB TYPE: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FIRST DAY OF FILING: SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 @8:00 AM, PST UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICES ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A RE-POSTING BULLETIN TO UPDATE COVID 19 VACCINE MANDATE. 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 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 22,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of $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. MISSION Our mission is to advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Performs as scrub nurse or circulating nurse in corrective and trauma related oral surgery procedures. Essential Job Functions Verifies the availability of blood, IV solutions, drugs, and patient restrainers for the kind of procedure to be performed in accordance with standard protocol. Maintains security of legally controlled drugs and keeps records of such drugs dispensed. Performs the above duties also for general surgery teams who are performing skin graft, rib removal, and hip bone marrow extraction procedures in tandem with oral surgery teams engaged in mandibular ridge and jaw reconstruction. Completes and signs as the nurse-in-charge the Record of Operation form that identifies the surgical staff and pertinent data concerning supplies used and specimens taken in all surgical operations. Sets up operating room for surgical procedures by setting out appropriate equipment, instruments, packs and supplies. Prepares the patient by washing, shaving, and disinfecting graft areas, and disinfecting intra- and extra- oral operative surfaces. Assists surgical team and an anesthesiologist during surgical procedures by passing instruments. Aspirating operative area to remove blood and mucous; using retractors in the mouth and on external jaw wounds or incisions as directed. Monitoring patients to detect movement indicating shallow level of anesthesia; keeping account of sponges, needles, and irrigating fluid used; loading local anesthesia syringes; and maintaining the sterile field. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two years of experience as a Dental Assistant** including one year of experience in a hospital assisting in intraoral surgical procedures involving the use of general anesthesia. LICENSE: ***A Radiation Safety License issued by the Dental Board of California -OR- A certificate of compliance from an approved Board course in radiation safety. Physical Class III - Moderate: Includes standing or waling most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Dental Assistant** assists a dentist by serving as chair assistant and office clerk. ***In order to receive credit for the license, you must include a legible photocopy of the official document at the time of filing or email the documents to the exam analyst at ckhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. 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 added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add ckhodaverdian@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. No person may compete in this exam more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. 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. Available Shift: Any VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Health Services. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications will be processed on an as received basis. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the 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 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 ALSO 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 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last date of filing will not be accepted. 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 my erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Caroline Khodaverdian, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 ckhodaverdian@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE 800-735-2922 For detailed information, please click here