SUPERVISING PAYROLL CLERK II - FIRE EMERGENCY

Position/Program Information

FIRE DEPARTMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER
31339A-FR

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

Applications will be accepted beginning Friday, August 22, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) through Monday, September 8, 2025, before 5:00 p.m. (PT)

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires , including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Supervising Payroll Clerk II vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Supervising Payroll Clerk II.

DEFINITION :
Supervises the payroll section of a County department or Health Services payroll operation with 900-1400 employees, or at least a 700-employee County department with a large number of seasonal employees for at least six months of the year, and has responsibility for certifying to the accuracy of the payroll.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS :
Positions in this class supervise a department's payroll operation, typically comprised of up to five payroll staff, by utilizing full-supervisory responsibilities. Each department is allocated only one full supervisory level position based on the size of the department and/or function supervised. Incumbents assigned to this class must possess comprehensive knowledge of the Countywide Timekeeping and Payroll Personnel System (CWTAPPS) and all County payroll policies, procedures and regulations. In addition, incumbents must possess a working knowledge of the principles of supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans and schedules the work of the section in order to anticipate peak periods and meet deadlines.
• Reviews the work of subordinates for adherence to work schedules and established procedures and policies, and evaluates the performance of employees supervised.
• Trains or supervises the training of new employees in the work of the section.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of procedural manuals.
• Coordinates the work of the payroll section with that of other departmental divisions and sections, the Auditor-Controller, and the Department of Human Resources. Plans, devises, and recommends new or revised departmental payroll clerical procedures and supervises their implementation.
• Answers correspondence requiring a knowledge of County payroll procedures and policies.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of special reports based on payroll records.
• Acts as the primary departmental source of payroll knowledge and interprets County payroll policies and procedures.
• Obtains interpretations of County Code provisions and Memoranda of Understanding and applies them to the processing of the payroll and the answering of payroll questions and complaints.
• May participate in the work of subordinates by performing the more difficult and complex payroll work.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Option I :

Two (2) years payroll clerical experience in a central section of a County department at the level of* a Payroll Clerk I involving the processing and review of the departmental payroll.

Option II :

One (1) years’ experience at the level* of Assistant Supervising Payroll Clerk supervising payroll clerks.

For full description of class specifications of County of Los Angeles classes: Payroll Clerk I (Item #1331) or Assistant Supervising Payroll Clerk (Item #1335), please click on the hyperlink on each title OR go to the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov and type in the job title or item number under “FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS” search box.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

PHYSICAL CLASS :

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION :

*A classification is deemed “at the level of” when the two compared classifications meet the following:

• Are at the same organizational level;
• Perform a similar nature of work;
• Have like degrees of responsibility;
• Require similar knowledge, skills, and abilities; and
• Are compensated at the same level, usually.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT :

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION :

Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add cindy.delgado@fire.lacounty.gov , fire-examination@fire.lacounty.gov , as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You 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.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline 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 www.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.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE :

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part time). Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.

AVAILABLE SHIFT :
Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER :
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed person shave a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES :
For applicants 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. Refer to their website for more information: http://lacountylibrary.org .

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL AND PASSWORD :
All applicants must file their application 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.

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 County of Los Angeles Fire Department is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst various groups of people. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section

Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500

Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov

Analyst Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500

Analyst Contact Email: cindy.delgado@fire.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 9/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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