INTERMEDIATE TYPIST-CLERK

Position/Program Information

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EXAM NUMBER:

R2214E-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from everyone.

WHEN TO APPLY:

We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until BEFORE 5:00 p.m. (PT).

Essential Job Functions

• WHAT WILL I DO AS AN INTERMEDIATE TYPIST-CLERK?
  • Produces abstracts of judgment, executive notices, and similar documentation requiring high accuracy or independent judgment in selecting materials.
  • Produces sophisticated charts, forms, statistical, and similar documents from rough drafts, requiring skill in arranging tabular material, setting up forms, and utmost typing accuracy.
  • Process documents according to a specified and technical procedure for such purposes as formulating property descriptions and recording and indexing court papers, transcripts, and legal processes.
  • Check documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with legal and other requirements.
  • Respond to inquiries and offer information to the Public regarding regulations and procedures; prepare and file legal forms, applications, and permit requests; act as a special receptionist or counter clerk.
  • Keeps records requiring particular knowledge, discrimination, and judgment in the selection, compilation, or computation of data to be included, such as cost data records and distribution and control ledger, which can be posted without extensive knowledge of bookkeeping principles.
  • Maintains clerical controls where work is divided among personnel performing separate parts of an entire operation.
  • Searches records and files for data where judgment and discrimination are required in selecting or abstracting material.
  • Answers correspondence requiring data selection vital in formulating the reply, referring unusual cases to a supervisor's approval.
  • Estimates the amount due and collects fees.
  • Exercises minor supervision over the work of others as needed.
  • Compares or segregates documents where particular knowledge of the function and more than a routine check for accuracy are involved, as in auditing warrants or purchase orders.
  • Operates office machines such as calculators incidental to the performance of other duties.
  • Routinely access office equipment such as video display terminals, word processors, or personal computers to input data, perform computations, or produce documents, not requiring the formatting or programming of such equipment as needed.
  • For further information, please view the classification specification: Intermediate Typist-Clerk
    

Requirements

WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE:

Option 1: Six months of office clerical experience involving typewriting in the service of the County of Los Angeles or in districts under the jurisdiction of the County of Los Angeles -OR-

Option 2: One year's office clerical experience involving typewriting outside the service of the County of Los Angeles -OR-

Option 3: A certificate or Associate of Arts degree in clerical procedures or office administration from an accredited university*

Special requirement information:

*To receive credit for the required degree and/or certification, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma/transcripts and an official letter from the accredited institution that shows the area of specialization and/or a legible copy of the official certificate at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of the end of the filing period. If the required document is not submitted, please email it to DHRClericalExams@hr.lacounty.gov. Please include the exam number, exam title, and applicant ID number. Applications received without evidence of the required certificate or degree will not be considered nor accepted as meeting the stated requirements under Option 3. For more information on requirements, please see the Employment Information document on the LA County Jobs website.

TYPING SKILL REQUIREMENT : Ability to type at the rate of 40 net words per minute.

The following applicants are NOT required to take the Department of Human Resources typing test:

• Those candidates who currently hold or have held a typing position with the required net words per minute in the service of the County of Los Angeles.
• Those candidates who have taken and passed a Department of Human Resources typing performance test with the required net words per minute. Passing scores on record with the Department of Human Resources will be transferred automatically.
  • Applicants who have met the typing requirement in another Los Angeles County department must attach a copy of their typing certificate to their application or send to DHRClericalExams@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) days of the end of the filing period.
• Those who have applied and passed with the required net words per minute on the "TYPING TEST -SCORE-BANKING ONLY" exam. Passing scores on record with the Department of Human Resources will be transferred automatically.
  

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:


No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Experience, certificate, or degree requirements must be fully met and indicated on the application when filing.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to use 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 a light physical effort, including occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This exam will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 100%, measuring:

• General Problem Solving Skills
• Customer Focus
• Learning Potential
• Responsibility

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

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING THE TYPING REQUIREMENTS, AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:

Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.

This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations, and the test responses may be transferred.

Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment scores cannot be given over the telephone.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the submission, so it is essential that a valid email address is provided. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out of receiving our emails, you can view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking your profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for rescheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• jcheung@hr.lacounty.gov
  
• DHRclericalexams@hr.lacounty.gov
  
• info@governmentjobs.com
  
• talentcentral@shl.com
  
• noreply@proctoru.com
  
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com
  

TEST PREPARATION:

We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem vital.

Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests . Also, various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION


Candidates who pass the assessment are placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.
In lieu of traditional banding, an alternative banding procedure may be employed as a result of a special study sanctioned by the Department of Human Resources, consistent with Civil Service Rule 11.01(D).

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION:

Per TITLE 5 - PERSONNEL, APPENDIX 1 (Civil Service Rule 11.03) of the Los Angeles County Code, selective certification may be used for some positions requiring special skills and/or training.

VACANCY INFORMATION

The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted online only. Applications will be accepted starting Tuesday, April 15, 2025 , at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until before 5:00 p.m. (PT). We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m. (PT). Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of Tuesday , April 15, 2025 , before 5:00 PM (PT) deadline. 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.

Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Provide any relevant education, training and 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 disqualified.

IMPORTANT NOTES: All information included in the application 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. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application, and you may be disqualified .

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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.

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's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

If you have questions regarding this job posting, please contact us using the following information:

Exam Number: R2214E-R

Testing Accommodation Coordinator Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: James Cheung

Department Contact Phone: (213) 433-2962
Department Contact Email: DHRclericalexams@hr.lacounty.gov

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Closing Date/Time: 4/15/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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