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SAFETY OFFICER II

County of Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

Salary : $85,809.84 - $115,637.52 Annually

Location : Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type : Full time

Job Number : 43039D

Department : PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

Opening Date : 12 / 20 / 2024

Closing Date : 1 / 24 / 2025 4 : 59 PM Pacific

Position / Program Information

DEPARTMENT :

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

FILING DATES : Applications will be accepted starting Mon day, December 23, 2024, 8 : 00 a.m., PT through Fri day, January 24, 2025, 4 : 59 p.m., PT .

EXAM NUMBER : 43039D

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : Open Competitive Job Opportunity

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE SELECTION REQUIREMENTS BY THE LAST DATE OF FILING.

WITHHOLD :

No withhold will be accepted for this examination.

DEFINITION :

Has responsibility for the development and administration of a comprehensive safety and accident prevention program for the medium to large departments with significant risk exposure.

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE :

If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification or Verification of Experience Letter, signed by your Departmental Human Resources Manager / Division Head / etc. within ten (10) calendar days from the last day of filing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS :

Positions allocable to this class report to a higher-level administrative manager and are responsible for independently identifying, diagnosing, developing and implementing the safety and accident prevention program for a department with significant risk exposure due to the arduous and / or dangerous work performed by employees in the department. Incumbents research, design and implement safety policies and procedures, safety plans, facilities and operations safety audits / inspections, and conduct and coordinate training programs to eliminate workplace hazards to ensure compliance with the California Occupational Safety and Health Act as well as other federal, state and local safety codes and departmental policies. This position also coordinates the department's safety activities with the Chief Administrative Office, County Counsel and state and federal safety and health agencies. Incumbents must possess a thorough knowledge of state and federal safety regulations; departmental safety policies, procedures, and guidelines; and the County's Workers' Compensation program. Incumbents must also have the ability to supervise staff and prepare and administer significant portions of the safety / risk management budget.

Essential Job Functions

Develops and revises safety policies, including the Illness and Injury Prevention Program (IIPP), procedures, guidelines, promotional materials, and training programs to insure compliance with federal, state and local rules, regulations, procedures, and departmental safety directives.

Identify, diagnose and provide recommendations for the elimination or mitigation of safety problems within the department.

Supervises subordinate staff in the Department's Safety Office.

Oversees the investigation and preparation of reports on industrial injuries.

Ensures Cal / OSHA logs are properly compiled and posted as required by state law.

Researches and sets standards for the implementation and use of safety equipment including specialized equipment used.

Directs, and participates in, safety audits of department facilities and operations to reduce occupation safety risk factors and ensure compliance with County safety directives, and federal, state and local regulations.

Coordinates the departmental safety training programs.

Represents the department at meetings conducted by the County and other agencies including Cal / OSHA hearings.

Prepares, coordinates, conducts, and supervises training sessions in respiratory protection, hearing conservation, asbestos, confined space, hazard communication and other departmental safety training programs.

Prepares and obtains training manuals and materials for all safety programs.

Conducts and supervises work site and field monitoring inspections using air monitoring, sound monitoring, and other personnel monitoring devices as needed.

Analyzes data and makes recommendations for personnel protection.

Researches, develops, implements, and conducts ongoing programs in asbestos, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, confined spaces, medical monitoring, and other safety programs.

Reviews injury reports, accident investigations, safety grievance reports; develops and reviews statistics, and, by other means, evaluates the effectiveness of the existing safety program.

Advises departmental management on equipment purchases and facility modifications, to ensure ergonomic standards are met, necessary to achieve safety goals.

Investigates and reviews reports of injuries, property damage, non-employee accidents, automotive and industrial accidents, and claims involving the department, and initiates appropriate action.

Acts as departmental liaison and coordinator with Workers' Compensation's Third-Party Administrator (TPA) and County Counsel on claims against the County on injury cases.

Investigate and evaluate safety suggestions made by employees of the department as needed.

Formulate or participate in the formulation of departmental security policies and procedures and ensures their implementation as needed.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS :

Option 1 : A Bachelor's degree

  • from an accredited college or university in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene or a closely related field -AND- Three (3) years of professional
  • level experience in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related field at the level of Safety Assistant

Option 2 : Five (5) years of experience at a professional

  • level in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or closely related program responsibilities in a large department
  • at the level of Safety Assistant
  • A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene or closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

    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.

    PHYSICAL CLASS :

    Physical Class III - Moderate : This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION :

  • In order to qualify with the degree requirement, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, official letter, evaluation report of a transcript, or a certificate of completion with your application or within ten (10) calendar days from application submission. Official transcript and official letter are defined as transcript or letter that bears the college seal and states "official and / or copy" issued by the school's Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted which may result in your application being rejected. An evaluation report of a transcript is defined as a report issued by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by the NACES or the AICE of the United States. A transcript submitted that is expressed in a language other than English will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
  • Professional Experience : Work experience gained in a professional occupation or classification subsequent to receiving a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • At the level of County of Los Angeles class of Safety Assistant : Assists in planning, conducting, coordinating, evaluating and maintaining a comprehensive occupational, environmental, and automotive safety program in a large department.
  • Large Department is defined as having 1,000 or more employees.
  • 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.

    PHYSICAL CLASS :

    Physical Class III - Moderate : Includes standing or walking 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.

    Additional Information

    EXAMINATION CONTENT :

    This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts.

    Part I : Multiple choice and / or Simulation Assessments, weighted 50%, measuring :

  • Responsibility
  • Accepting Others
  • Showing Courtesy
  • Working Relationships
  • Analyzing Information
  • Learning Quickly
  • Working to High Quality Standards
  • Compliance with Rules and Regulations
  • Adapting to Change
  • Controlling Emotions
  • Working Energetically
  • Achievement
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Management Potential
  • Deductive Reasoning
  • Candidates must meet the Selection Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I in order to proceed to Part II.

    Part II : A Structured Interview, weighted 50%, assessing :

  • Knowledge of Occupational Health Safety principles, procedures, and best practices
  • Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local health and safety laws, regulations, and occupational standards.
  • Safety Focus
  • Oral Communication Skills
  • Developing Others
  • Training
  • Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the Eligible List.

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

    Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add AnnaPhong@dpss.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, Noreply@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, noreply@proctoru.com, donotreply@amcatmail.com and the domains dpss.lacounty.gov, hr.lacounty.gov, governmentjobs.com and rivs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam / junk / clutter mail.

    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 re-scheduling of a test component.

    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.

    Notice of Non-acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent via E-mail or USPS, depending on your chosen method of contact in the supplemental questionnaire. Test scores cannot be given over the phone.

    TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS :

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

    TEST PREPARATION :

    Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help in preparing 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 practice tests are available at https : / / www.shldirect.com / en / practice-tests.
  • ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION :

    The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

    VACANCY INFORMATION :

    The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Social Services offices located throughout Los Angeles County.

    PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

    APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION :

    Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5 : 00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. 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 https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / lacounty.

    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. 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.

    Applicants must submit all applicable documents (proof of out-of-class experience, diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes can be uploaded as attachments to the application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application.

    Documents not submitted with the application may be emailed to but must be received within ten (10) calendar days of filing. All emails must clearly identify the applicant's name, and the subject line must include the exam name SAFETY OFFICER II and exam number , 43039D.

    Acceptance of your application depends on whether you clearly show that you meet the Selection Requirements. Fill out the online application completely and correctly in order 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 job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and / or Selection Requirements will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and disqualification. All information supplied is subject to verification. APPLICATION MAY BE REJECTED AT ANY STAGE OF THE SELECTION PROCESS. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

    PLEASE REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY PRIOR TO CLICKING THE "SUBMIT" BUTTON.

    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 conditional 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 will also 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. 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).

    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 Public Social Services 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.

    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 may erase a candidate's original application record and is subject to disqualification from this examination.

    Questions regarding this posting may be emailed, with the exam name SAFETY OFFICER II and exam number , 43039D in the subject line, to

    TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS INFORMATION AND COORDINATOR CONTACT INFORMATION :

    If you need an accommodation to take an assessment, let us know by contacting the ADA / Testing Coordinator at for the online assessments and (562) 551-3384 for the structured interview.

    The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.

    Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077

    California Relay Services Phone : (800) 735-2922

    Department Contact Name : Anna Phong

    Department Contact Phone : (562) 566-7525

    Department Contact Email : ExamsUnit@dpss.lacounty.gov

    For more information on Employment Information, click on the link below :

    http : / / file.lacounty.gov / SDSInter / dhr / 247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf (Download PDF reader)

    COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

    Employment Information

    Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

    Your Responsibilities :

    1. Completing Your Application :

    a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

    b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.

    c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

    d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.

    2. Requirements on Job Posting :

    a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time.

    b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.

    c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.

    3. Application Deadline : All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed.

    4. Change of Name or Address : To change personal information such as your name or address, log into your profile on and make the necessary change. This can be done at any time.

    5. Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Policy :

    a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential.

    Disclaimer : The County of Los Angeles is not responsible or in any way liable for any computer hardware or software malfunction that may affect the employment application or the application selection process.

    You assume all responsibility and risk for the use of this system and the Internet generally. This system and the information provided on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. No advice or information given by the County of Los Angeles or its respective employees shall modify the foregoing or create any warranty.

    The County of Los Angeles expressly disclaims any warranty that the information on this system or on the Internet generally will be uninterruptible or error free or that any information, software or other material accessible from the system is free of viruses or other harmful components. You shall have no recourse against the County of Los Angeles as the system provider for any alleged or actual infringement of any proprietary rights a user may have in anything posted or retrieved on our system.

    The County of Los Angeles shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of this system or with the delay or inability to use it (or any linked sites), or for any information obtained through this system, or otherwise arising out of the use of this system, the Internet generally or on any other basis.

    NOTE : Your application is submitted using Secure Encryption to ensure the privacy of all information you transmit over the Internet.

    By accepting the Use Disclaimer set forth herein, you agree to all of the above terms and further agree to use this Online Job Employment Application System only for the submission of bona fide employment applications to the County of Los Angeles. Any other use of this Online Job Employment Application System, including without limitation any copying, downloading, translating, decompiling, or reverse engineering of the system, data, or related software, shall be a violation of the Use Disclaimer.

    Test Preparation : Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at / . Additional resources may be listed on the job posting.

    Veteran's Credit : In all open competitive examinations, a veteran's credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions : During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit.

    A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.

    This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran's credit. More information available at :

    Accreditation Information : Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at : and

    Background Check : 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 a 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 or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also 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). I f 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.

    Career Planning : 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 at

    Benefit Information : Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.

    Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 : All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA / Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.

    Equal Employment Opportunity : 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, 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.

    Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program : In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.

    Social Security Act of 2004 : Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the website , or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.

    Employment Eligibility Information : Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.

    The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics.

    COVID-19 VACCINATION : Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions / classifications may 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.

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    The response you provide on supplemental question 1 is VOLUNTARY. The information provided will have NO IMPACT on your application, nor will it be used to determine your eligibility to participate in this or any future examination. This information will be used by the County for statistical purposes to enhance its homeless service programs.Have you experienced any of the following homelessness or insecure housing situation(s) within the last two (2) years?Check all that apply :

  • Lived in a car
  • Lived in park
  • Stayed in a makeshift structure on the street or sidewalk
  • Stayed in an abandoned building
  • Stayed in a campground
  • Resided in an emergency shelter
  • Stayed in a hotel or motel
  • Stayed with friends or family members
  • Other
  • No, I have not experienced homelessness or an insecure housing situation.
  • Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add AnnaPhong@dpss.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, Noreply@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, noreply@proctoru.com, donotreply@amcatmail.com, RIVS.com and the domains dpss.lacounty.gov, hr.lacounty.gov, governmentjobs.com and rivs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam / junk / clutter mail.Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling or a test component.

  • I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above instructions.
  • You may elect to receive application status and final test results notifications via email or via USPS mail. Please note that USPS mail may take up to 14 business days for delivery. All other notifications, such as test invitation and other applicable special information, are communicated exclusively via email. How would you like to receive application status and final test results notifications?

  • Email
  • USPS
  • The responses you provide on supplemental questions 5 through 7 will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. 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. All questions marked by an asterisk are mandatory.

  • I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above instructions.
  • If the experience gained was due to performing duties outside of your previous or current payroll title, please attach / upload proof of out-of-class experience to support your claim and provide the following information :

    Payroll Title :

    Department / Division / Section :

    Out-of-Class Assignment :

    Dates of Employment : FROM (mm / dd / yr) - TO (mm / dd / yr)

    Total Number of Years and / or Months of Experience :

    Detailed Description of Job Duties Performed :

    If you do not have an out-of-class experience that meets the selection requirements, please write "DOES NOT APPLY".

    Did you attach proof of out-of-class experience, a copy of your diploma, official transcript, official letter, evaluation report of transcript, certification of completion, or any other applicable document?

  • Yes, I have attached all necessary documents.
  • No, it is not applicable.
  • I will email the document(s) within ten (10) calendar days to ExamsUnit@dpss.lacounty.gov.
  • Did you fill out the online application completely and correctly outlining any and all related education, training, and job experience in the Work Experience section of the application?Note : For each job and / or position held, you must provide the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and a detailed description of work performed. Positions and / or experience grouped together will not be accepted as sufficient work experience as each position held and experience gained must be outlined separately. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title. Work experience information provided in the supplemental questions portion of the application will not be referenced to qualify you for the exam.

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