INTERMEDIATE CLERK RECLASSIFICATION EXAM

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EXAM NUMBER
W1138E
This opportunity is restricted to reclassified position(s) in the Custodial & Landscape Division, in accordance with Civil Service Rule 2.14 - Competitive Reclassification Exam - in which competition is limited to employees who have served satisfactory at least 120 working days in a position that has been reallocated from one classification to a higher classification.
FILING START DATE:
Wednesday , March 2, 2022 at 7:00 a.m., (PT) through Wednesday , March 9, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. (PT).
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Departmental Promotional Opportunity
(Restricted to permanent employees of the Internal Services Department (ISD) who have successfully completed their probationary period)
Current employees in the unclassified service who meet the following criteria also qualify to participate in this exam. Unclassified employees who have attained permanent County status on a classified position by successful completion of the initial probationary period, with no break in service since leaving the classified service. -OR-
Full-time employees in the unclassified service with at least six months of full-time experience in the unclassified service by the last day of filing or at the time of filing the application.
Out-Of-Class Experience:
Los Angeles County employees attempting to meet the requirements via experience inconsistent with their official payroll title will be considered for this examination. Applicants claiming out-of-class experience to meet the requirements should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience section of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff's review of applicants' qualifications.
Withhold will not be allowed.
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.
May serve as a receptionist or counter clerk.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Six months of office clerical experience in the service of the County of Los Angeles or in districts under the jurisdiction of the County.
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:
2 - 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 two parts:
Part I:
An Interview covering training, experience, and general ability to perform the duties of the position weighted at 50%.
Part II:
An Appraisal of Promotability (AP) evaluating Adaptability, Work Habits and Attitude, Oral and Written Communication Skills, and Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills weighted at 50%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part to be added onto the list of eligible candidates.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the Eligible List in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST DO NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting Eligible List for this examination will be used to fill a vacancy in the Los Angeles County Internal Services Department, Custodial & Landscaping Division located at 1100 N. Eastern Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90063.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:30 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 the website ****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 ****, ****, and **** to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants 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.
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Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. 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.
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 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.
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries:
LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at ****for more information.
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.
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 contingent 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 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 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.
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.
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Closing Date/Time: 3/9/2022 5:30 PM Pacific
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Los Angeles
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