INTERMEDIATE CLERK / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

FIRST DAY TO FILE:
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)

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

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. 

 

• 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.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option I: Six months of office clerical experience in the service of the County of Los Angeles or in districts under the jurisdiction of the County.
 
Option II: One year of office clerical experience outside the service of the County of Los Angeles.
 
Option III:  A certificate or Associate of Arts degree in clerical procedures or office administration from an accredited college or university.*

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 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: 
*In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcripts, or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application at the time of filing, or e-mail to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected.

1. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information)
2. Official Transcripts is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office.  A printout of the courses from the school's website is NOT considered official transcripts and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.

All documents must be attached to your application at the time of filing or e-mailed to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected as incomplete.

Note: We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience volunteering/working with individuals with a history of being unhoused.

• Ability to speak fluently in any of the following languages: Armenian, Cantonese, Farsi, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese or other. 

• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word or closely related programs. 

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
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.

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



FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:

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 in equalities 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. 

Salary : $39,090 - $53,983