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County of Los Angeles Position/Program Information
THIS IS NOT A JOB OPPORTUNITY
First Day Of Filing
May 8, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT)
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
INFORMATION
We invite you to apply to the Typing Test to help you prepare for a Los Angeles County job that requires typing skills. This posting is to allow candidates to take timed typing tests designed to measure speed and accuracy in typing. It will solely be used for record-keeping and transfer score purposes. You do not need to apply if you have completed a typing test with the Department of Human Resources and achieved a score of 40 words per minute. This typing test will not result in an eligible register.
To compete for a specific job classification, a separate application is required. Candidates' most recent typing test scores will supersede all previous scores unless a passing score of 40 words per minute has been achieved.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of a timed typing test designed to measure speed and accuracy in typing.
TYPING TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Test scores cannot be given over the phone.
TRANSFER OF SCORES
This typing test will be used in the future for new examinations that require typing skills. If your score meets the minimum words per minute for the examinations you apply for in the future, your scores will automatically be transferred.
The following applicants are NOT required to take the County typing test:
Those candidates who currently hold or have held a typing position with the requisite words per minute in the service of the County of Los Angeles; Those candidates who have taken and passed a Los Angeles County typing performance test at the required words per minute, administered by a County Department. Passing scores on record with the Department of Human Resources will be transferred automatically.
The County of Los Angeles has several clerical, secretarial, and other related job classifications that require typing skills, such as:
Item
Job Title
Minimum WPM
1138 Intermediate Clerk/Light Typing 25
2094 Secretary I 40
2095 Secretary II 40
2096 Secretary III 40
2097 Secretary IV 40
2098 Secretary V 40
2100 Senior Secretary I 40
2101 Senior Secretary II 40
2102 Senior Secretary III 40
2103 Senior Secretary IV 40
2104 Senior Secretary V 40
2160 Legal Office Support Assistant I 40
2161 Legal Office Support Assistant II 40
2214 Intermediate Typist-Clerk 40
2216 Senior Typist-Clerk 40
2219 Supervising Typist-Clerk 40
2221 Intermediate Supervising Typist-Clerk 40
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
Applications will be accepted starting May 8, 2025, at 8:00 am (PT).
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 your online application's security and ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
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 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 or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
IMPORTANT NOTE
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 .
TESTING ACCOMMODATION
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, let us know by contacting the Testing Accommodation Coordinator at TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov. You will be required to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE FOR HIRING ORDINANCE (FCIHO)
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 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. 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).
______________________________________________________________________________
Reasonanble Accommodation Email:
TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone:
(800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone:
(800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone:
(800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name:
James Cheung
Department Contact Email:
DHRClericalExams@hr.lacounty.gov
Department Contact Phone:
(213) 433-2962
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: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/ .
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: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/ .
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 http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov .
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TYPING TEST - SCORE-BANKING ONLY
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County of Los Angeles 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
TYPING TEST - SCORE-BANKING ONLY
role at
County of Los Angeles Position/Program Information
THIS IS NOT A JOB OPPORTUNITY
First Day Of Filing
May 8, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT)
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
INFORMATION
We invite you to apply to the Typing Test to help you prepare for a Los Angeles County job that requires typing skills. This posting is to allow candidates to take timed typing tests designed to measure speed and accuracy in typing. It will solely be used for record-keeping and transfer score purposes. You do not need to apply if you have completed a typing test with the Department of Human Resources and achieved a score of 40 words per minute. This typing test will not result in an eligible register.
To compete for a specific job classification, a separate application is required. Candidates' most recent typing test scores will supersede all previous scores unless a passing score of 40 words per minute has been achieved.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of a timed typing test designed to measure speed and accuracy in typing.
TYPING TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Test scores cannot be given over the phone.
TRANSFER OF SCORES
This typing test will be used in the future for new examinations that require typing skills. If your score meets the minimum words per minute for the examinations you apply for in the future, your scores will automatically be transferred.
The following applicants are NOT required to take the County typing test:
Those candidates who currently hold or have held a typing position with the requisite words per minute in the service of the County of Los Angeles; Those candidates who have taken and passed a Los Angeles County typing performance test at the required words per minute, administered by a County Department. Passing scores on record with the Department of Human Resources will be transferred automatically.
The County of Los Angeles has several clerical, secretarial, and other related job classifications that require typing skills, such as:
Item
Job Title
Minimum WPM
1138 Intermediate Clerk/Light Typing 25
2094 Secretary I 40
2095 Secretary II 40
2096 Secretary III 40
2097 Secretary IV 40
2098 Secretary V 40
2100 Senior Secretary I 40
2101 Senior Secretary II 40
2102 Senior Secretary III 40
2103 Senior Secretary IV 40
2104 Senior Secretary V 40
2160 Legal Office Support Assistant I 40
2161 Legal Office Support Assistant II 40
2214 Intermediate Typist-Clerk 40
2216 Senior Typist-Clerk 40
2219 Supervising Typist-Clerk 40
2221 Intermediate Supervising Typist-Clerk 40
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
Applications will be accepted starting May 8, 2025, at 8:00 am (PT).
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 your online application's security and ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
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 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 or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
IMPORTANT NOTE
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 .
TESTING ACCOMMODATION
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, let us know by contacting the Testing Accommodation Coordinator at TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov. You will be required to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE FOR HIRING ORDINANCE (FCIHO)
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 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. 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).
______________________________________________________________________________
Reasonanble Accommodation Email:
TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone:
(800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone:
(800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone:
(800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name:
James Cheung
Department Contact Email:
DHRClericalExams@hr.lacounty.gov
Department Contact Phone:
(213) 433-2962
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: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/ .
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: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/ .
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 http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov .
Revised January 2025 Seniority level
Seniority level Internship Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Administrative Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at County of Los Angeles by 2x Get notified about new Typist jobs in
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