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The County of Los Angeles INTERMEDIATE CLERK, TEMPORARY SERVICES REGISTRY PROGRAM (TEMPLA) in Los Angeles, California
INTERMEDIATE CLERK, TEMPORARY SERVICES REGISTRY PROGRAM (TEMPLA)
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INTERMEDIATE CLERK, TEMPORARY SERVICES REGISTRY PROGRAM (TEMPLA)
Salary
$39,089.40 - $53,982.72 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
R1138K-R
Department
HUMAN RESOURCES TALENT SOLUTIONS
Opening Date
02/25/2022
Description
Benefits
Questions
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 addkmacaranas@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 athttp://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 athttps://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests (https://www.shl.com/shldirect/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 thatallinformation 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 yourownsocial 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 yourownuser 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 historyunless 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 atTestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov. You will be required to complete theRequest for Reasonable Accommodation form (https://hr.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Request-for-Reasonable-Accommodation-Form.pdf) 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) 433-3637
Department Contact Email: kmacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Revised January 2025
For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
I understand the above information and instructions.
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Many important notifications such as test invitations and other special information are only communicated via e-mail. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Moreover, please add TempLA@hr.lacounty.gov, CLovell@hr.lacounty.gov, kmacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov, talentcentral@shl.com, noreply@proctoru.com, donot-reply@amcatmail.com and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being blocked or filtered as spam/junk email from your email provider. The County of Los Angeles will not consider allegations of not receiving the email notifications as an acceptable reason to authorize a reschedule or late exam administration.
I understand the above information and instructions.
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Have you participated in the Temporary Services Registry Program (TempLA)?
I never participated/enrolled in the program above.
I previously participated/enrolled but did not obtain Certification of Completion before discontinuing the program.
I participated and obtained a Certificate of Completion in the program above.
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In order to meet the selection requirements, you must include a legible copy of your Temporary Services Registry Program (TempLA) Certificate of Completion with your application at the time of filing or within ten (10) calendar days from application submission to kmacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov.
I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS.
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If you do not have your Temporary Services Registry Program (TempLA) Certificate, please contact Christian Lovell at CLovell@hr.lacounty.gov to obtain a duplicate copy of the certificate and email it to kmacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov within ten (10) calendar days from the last day of application filing.
I understand and will provide a copy of the certificate.
I will not be able to provide a copy of the certificate. (Please note that without a certificate, we may not be able to verify your qualifications and will result in your disqualification).
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Address
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Website
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