INTERMEDIATE CLERK, TEMPORARY SERVICES REGISTRY PROGRAM (TEMPLA)

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER
R1138K-R

FILING PERIOD
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. (PT)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity

DEFINITION
Performs specialized clerical duties.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Positions allocable to this class typically report to a clerical supervisor or higher and perform specialized clerical duties requiring a working knowledge of specialized subject matter and the specialized clerical functions involved. Performance of assigned duties requires initiative and independent judgment within procedural and policy limits.

Essential Job Functions

• Processes documents according to established procedures; examples include reports, charts, tables and lists, bills, receipts, statements, case files, permits, licenses, and notices.
• Reviews documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with legal and other requirements.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public concerning regulations, procedures, forms, applications, programs and services, and permit requests.
• Maintains records requiring specialized knowledge and judgment in the selection, compilation or computation of data; examples include cost records and distribution and control ledgers which can be posted without extensive knowledge of bookkeeping.
• Compares or segregates documents where specialized knowledge of the function and more than a routine check for completeness and accuracy is involved.
• Utilizes office machines such as computers or terminals, copiers, scanners, or calculators incidental to the performance of other duties.
• Searches records and files for data where judgment and discrimination are required in selecting or abstracting material.
• Indexes and cross-references records and files.
• Sorts, arranges and files documents and publications; retrieves and issues filed materials.
• Calculates amounts due, collects fees, and issues receipts.
• Requests, receives, stores, inventories, and issues office supplies, and maintains related records.
• Receives, sorts and distributes mail.
• Serves as a receptionist or counter clerk, as needed.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
A Certificate of Participation by the County of Los Angeles, Department of Human Resources Temporary Services Registry Program, TEMPLA*.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*In order to meet the Selection Requirements, you MUST attach a TempLA certificate of completion at the time of filing or within ten (10) calendar days of filing your application online.

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

PHYSICAL CLASS 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.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of a multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment weighted 100%, that will assess:

• Customer Focus
• Learning Potential
• Responsibility
• Following Instructions
• Numerical Calculation
• Verbal Ability

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

Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the Eligible Register.

Please Note:
Test Invitation Letters and other correspondence will be sent electronically to the e-mail address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid e-mail address. Please add kmacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov, CLovell@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your e-mail address book and/or list of approved senders to prevent e-mail notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail.

All notices will be sent electronically to your e-mail address .

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:

• Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination.
• This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred.

Test scores cannot be given over the telephone.

TEST PREPARATION:

Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.

• An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
  

• Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests

Please note that these resources are intended to provide general information about the types of tests and assessments used by the County of Los Angeles. These resources do not contain details of the exam nor the specific questions you will be asked to answer during the test administration. The exam content section describes the areas assessed by the test and you are invited to study and review whatever material you believe will help you to prepare.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months from the date the list is created.

VACANCY INFORMATION
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout County of Los Angeles, as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be submitted online only. We will begin receiving applications on March 1, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. (PT). until needs of the service are met. All applications must be received before 5 p.m. (PT) on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Any additional documents, IF ANY , must be received at the time of filing or within ten (10) calendar days from application submission.

Apply online by clicking the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Fill out your application completely including the required Supplemental Questions detailing experience relating to the Selection Requirements. Provide any relevant job 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.
Important: Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
We need for you to use your own social security number during filing to ensure your application is processed accurately. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a social security number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
Computers are available at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

Please use the following link to locate a Los Angeles County Public Library near you: http://www.colapublib.org/libs/ Please use the following link to locate a Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services community center near you: https://workforce.lacounty.gov/service-locator/ .

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
We want you to have your own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's account may erase an applicant's original application record.

COVID-19 Vaccination All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

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

Fair Chance Initiative
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an 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.

It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, let us know by contacting the Testing Accommodation Coordinator at TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov . You will be required to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype: (800) 735-2929
Testing Accommodation Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov

Program Contact Name: TempLA
Program Contact Phone: (213) 974-2382
Program Contact Email: TempLA@hr.lacounty.gov

Department Contact Name: Kathleen Macaranas
Department Contact Phone: (213) 351-2934
Department Contact Email: kmacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov

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