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SENIOR TYPIST-CLERK/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

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SENIOR TYPIST-CLERK/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Salary

$45,129.84 - $62,439.24 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

b2216B-EA

Department

MENTAL HEALTH

Opening Date

09/13/2024

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

b2216B-EA

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT :

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FILING DATES:

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9 a.m. (Pacific Time)

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

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness ( ,and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Senior Typist-Clerk vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

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 period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Senior-Typist Clerk.

Essential Job Functions

Types and processes court orders, minutes, petitions, and other legal documents requiring the analysis of complex source material and a thorough familiarity with the various legal codes in order to obtain the necessary data.

Answers questions that require such things as searching for and abstracting technical data and detailed explanation of laws, policies, or procedures, checks non-routine applications, collects variable fees, etc., and refers only unusual inquiries to his immediate superior.

Checks legal documents such as writs, petitions, warrants, purchase orders, claims and bonds for form, validity, and compliance with legal requirements in cases requiring the application of highly specialized knowledge and the resolution of debatable points, and where a mistake in judgment may entail serious consequences.

Makes statistical computations and analyses, estimates of fees, etc., where specialized knowledge of laws, policies, and procedures are involved to an unusual degree, as in the recording of documents, property assessments, and tax collections.

Advises employees on problems within his jurisdiction, and on his own initiative, makes such decisions as are permissible.

Reviews for accuracy and conformity to established procedures the work of others performing preliminary operations in the course of the flow of work.

Makes final check of permits, authorizations, etc., without higher level review.

Prepares correspondence requiring the application of highly specialized knowledge and discrimination in the selection of data or interpretation of laws, rules, or policies.

Supervise a small section or unit engaged in related work where responsibility for supervision is subordinate to the performance of the highly specialized clerical work.

Routinely access such office equipment 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.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

Three years office clerical experience involving typewriting, one year of which must have been in a *specialized capacity.

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Typewriting Skill Requirement:

**Ability to type at the rate of 40 net words per minute.

*In the County of Los Angeles,Specialized Capacityis defined as specialized clerical work which involves difficult and responsible office work having broad working knowledge of a special subject matter or office procedure and practice.

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPEREIENCE OR VERIFICATION OF EXPERINCE LETTERS (VOEL) WILL BE ACCEPTED. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE ABOVE REQUIRMENT(S) AT THE TIME OF FILING IN ORDER TO BE APPOINTED TO FILL ANY VACANCIES RELATED TO THIS RECRUITMENT.

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.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT :

In order to qualify, applicants must pass a County of Los Angeles approved typing test at a minimum of 40 words per minute.

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 period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment.

Applicants who have taken and passed the required performance test administered by another County department must attach a copy of their typing certificate to their application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of application filing. Email to

IMPORTANT TYPING TEST INFORMATION:

A qualifying typing performance test of 40 net words-per-minute will be administered to candidates who have not held a typing position in the service of the County of Los Angeles. Candidates must successfully complete the typing performance test at time of filing to qualify.

Applicants who have not taken a typing test administered by the Los Angeles County can apply to the "Typing Test-Score Banking Only" announcement bulletin, consisting of a timed typing test designed to measure speed accuracy in typing. Typing performance test results from this examination will be used for the Senior-Typist Clerk, Emergency Appointment exam, which requires a proficiency at 40 net words per minute. To apply, copy and paste the URL to the address bar of the web browser or click on the link below.

URL:

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The following candidates are NOT required to take the County typing performance test:

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APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Applications must be filed online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen.

Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. Official Transcripts, Resume, etc.) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to within 7 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application will depend 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, provide the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add well your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as span/junk/clutter mail.

You 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. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance before 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 govermentjobs.com/careers/lacounty.gov

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.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

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Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
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FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
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Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification, Minimum Requirements, and/or Special Requirement Information serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so, your application will be REJECTED as INCOMPLETE.
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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE

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 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.

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER

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 historyunless 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 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.

NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD

All applicants must file their applications 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.

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.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Department Contact Name: Arineh Nazari

Department Contact Phone:

Department Contact Email:

California Relay Services Phone:

Teletype Phone:

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

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

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:

Fair Chance:

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 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 and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 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).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

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

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (

The information you provide on this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this Supplemental Questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering the questions by including all the information requested.

Yes, I certify that the information provide is accurate and I am aware that the information on the application, attachments, and supplemental questionnaire is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. I also understand that any false statements may result in disqualification or dismissal.

This position works with individuals experiencing homelessness.

Yes, I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties.

Do you have three years office clerical experience involving typewriting?

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Describe your experience related to question #3 above and be as specific as possible and include all information as requested.

It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately.

If only the above keywords appear in your answer response and no supporting details related to the above question, credit will not be given. Additionally, please do not use "see resume and application", this is a non-response and credit will not be given. Please use the format below.

EMPLOYER NAME / SECTION:

PAYROLL TITLE:

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT RELATED TO ABOVE EXPERIENCE:From(mm/year) –TO(mm/year)

LIST OF DUTIES THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE YOUR EXPERIENCE:

If you do not have any experience in this area, please write "DOES NOT APPLY".

Do you have one year of experience in a *specialized capacity?

*In the County of Los Angeles, Specialized Capacity is defined as specialized clerical work which involves difficult and responsible office working having broad working knowledge of a special subject matter or office procedure and practice.

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Describe your experience related to question #5 above and be as specific as possible and include all information as requested.

It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately.

EMPLOYER NAME / SECTION:

PAYROLL TITLE:

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT RELATED TO ABOVE EXPERIENCE:From(mm/year) –TO(mm/year)

LIST OF DUTIES THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE YOUR EXPERIENCE:

If you do not have any experience in this area, please write "DOES NOT APPLY".

Do you have a typing certificate administered by the Los Angeles County, Department of Human Resources or by another County department?

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Yes, I will upload to my application or email my typing certificate to within seven (7) calendar days.
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No, I do not have a typing certificate.
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Applicants who have not taken a typing test administered by the Los Angeles County can apply to theTyping Test-Score Banking Onlyannouncement bulletin and register to take the typing test. Click on the link below to apply.

YES, I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS AND I WILL CLICK ON THE ABOVE LINK AND APPLY TO TAKE THE TYPING TEST.

Are you able to type 40 words per minute or more?

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Are you proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)?

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Yes
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Do you have American Sign Language (ASL) certification? Note: Please attach a legible copy of your certificate to your application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach your certificate, please email your certificate to within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

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Yes, I have attached ASL certification to my online application.
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Yes, I will email ASL certification to within (7) calendar days from application submission.
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No, I do not have ASL certification.
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Do you have a County American Sign Language (ASL) certification? Note: Please attach a legible copy of your certificate to your application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach your certificate, please email your certificate to within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

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Yes, I have attached a County American Sign Language certification to my online application.
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Yes, I will email County American Sign Language certification to within (7) calendar days from application submission.
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No, I do not have a County American Sign Language certification.
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Los Angeles, California, 90010

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