LOS ALAMITOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
PERSONNEL COMMISSION An Equal

10293 Bloomfield Street  Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Opportunity
Phone: (562) 799-4700  Fax: (562) 799-4712 Employer

www.losal.org
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PAYROLL TECHNICIAN II
POSITION DETAILS SALARY ISSUE DATE: 1/6/2023
40 hours per week; 12 months per year $4,673 - $5,676 monthly APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1/20/2023 at 4:00pm
Fringe Benefits Package TENTATIVE WRITTEN EXAM: 1/25/2023

TENTATIVE ORAL EXAM: 1/31/2023

Posting is open to the first 50 qualified applicants. Online applications will be accepted beginning Thursday,
January 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

RECRUITMENT TYPE
Dual Certification - This employment opportunity is available to anyone who qualifies. A single eligibility list based on rank order will be
generated from this recruitment. Current classified employees who qualify will be given seniority credit.
POSITION BENEFITS
Pay increases: The first pay increase occurs after six months if the employee passes the probationary period. Pay increases occur annually
thereafter, until top step is reached.
Benefits: This position includes a fringe benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, sick time, vacation time, and paid
holidays.
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Director, Fiscal Services, oversees and maintains payroll department operations and records. The Payroll Technician II
classification is the experienced level classification in the payroll series and performs responsible and complex payroll functions of above average
difficulty. Incumbents assigned to this classification are required to exercise independent judgment over an established payroll function and show
commitment to Los Alamitos Unified School District’s mission, vision and priority goals. Incumbents should possess excellent
communication/interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of stakeholders.
Complete Job Description available at www.losal.org under Job Opportunities/Classified Job Descriptions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
High School Diploma, GED or certificate of completion.
Two (2) years of training and/or coursework in payroll accounting and applications.
Three (3) years of recent, responsible experience in school district payroll services and/or other payroll accounting operations.
Ability to type 40 words per minute.

APPLICATION & EXAMINATION PROCESS
Application:
Complete a Los Alamitos Unified School District Classified Application which can be accessed at www.losal.org under the Job Opportunities
link. Completed applications must be submitted electronically through www.losal.org by the deadline date noted on this job flyer.
NO PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Be sure your application reflects all relevant experience, paid or volunteer. Attach a supplemental resume or other description of experience if
it is not adequately described on your application. Veterans: please attach honorable discharge form for additional credit.

Examination:
Applications may be screened to select the most qualified candidates.
The examination will consist of:
A - Written job knowledge test (30% of Total Score)
B - Structured oral interview (70% of Total Score)
Some classifications require you to pass a physical examination. This examination is at the district’s expense and the appointment is not assured
until you have passed this examination.
Applicants must attain a passing score of 70% on each part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Should a large number
of candidates pass the written exam, a higher passing score than 70% may be required to progress. Application & Examination detailsalong with
information about the merit system are available on the Los Alamitos USD Personnel Commission website at www.losal.org under Human
Resources/Personnel Commission.

Candidates who pass the written and panel interview will be placed on an eligibility list valid for six (6) months.

The Los Alamitos Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
ancestry, ethnic group identification, marital/parental status, physical/mental disability, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual

orientation, gender/gender identity or expression or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or
association with a person/group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.