County of Los Angeles
INTERMEDIATE TYPIST-CLERK/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH
County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive - EMERGENCY EXAM NUMBER: Y2214A-DOJ FIRST DAY OF FILING: May 27, 2025, AT 12:30 p.m., PT This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. Los Angeles County is under a Department of Justice Consent Decree to improve conditions and mental health care in County jails, as well as supporting justice-involved populations post-release. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of providing a range of services both in the jail and community. This recruitment seeks Emergency hire for emergency Intermediate Typist Clerk vacancies related to the DOJ Consent Decree. 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. During the initial work period, your performance will be assessed. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to the Intermediate Typist Clerk role. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES (DHS): DHS is the second-largest municipal health system in the nation, with an integrated system of 25 health centers, four acute hospitals, and an expanded network of community partner clinics. DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov. DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians in GME and also run EMS, 911 response, Housing for Health, and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, connecting vulnerable populations to housing and related services. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Does skilled typing and performs specialized clerical work. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions in this class perform skilled typing work and specialized clerical duties requiring knowledge of specialized subject matter, initiative, and judgment within procedural and policy limits.
Provide clerical support to onsite Managers/Supervisors/Unit
Inputs and tracks schedules and data
Assists in the coordination of clinic scheduling
Assists in tracking provider compliance deadlines
Assists with supply tracking, inventory, ordering, and record keeping
Assists with employee onboarding and offboarding process
Checks voicemail facsimiles and receives delivery shipments
Assists in maintaining SharePoint, Access, and Excel databases
Processes documents according to a predetermined but specialized procedure for recording and indexing
Takes meeting notes and generates summaries
Searches records/files to obtain abstract material as assigned
Checks documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with legal and other requirements
Maintains clerical controls where work is divided among personnel
Maintains and updates departmental records and documents
May routinely access office equipment to input data, perform computations, or produce documents
Types documents/gathers information to produce reports requiring accuracy or independent judgment
Scans/maintains and records confidential documents/files
Other duties may be assigned
Minimum Requirements Option 1:
Six (6) months of office clerical experience involving typewriting in the County service OR
Option 2:
One (1) year's office clerical experience involving typewriting outside the County service OR
Option 3:
A certificate or Associate of Arts degree in clerical procedures or office administration from an accredited college
You MUST meet one (1) of the above requirements
in order to be appointed to fill any vacancy related to this recruitment.
Special Requirement Information In order 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. If you are unable to attach the required document, you must email it to JRodriguez@dhs.lacounty.gov with the exam number, exam title, and applicant ID number. Applications received without evidence of the required certificate or degree will not be considered as meeting the stated requirements under Option 3. Los Angeles County employees should describe out-of-class duties in detail in the Supplemental sections of their application.
Typewriting skill requirement:
Ability to type at the rate of 40 net words per minute.
Important Typing Test Information Applicants must apply for the typing test within 7 calendar days from submitting an online application. The typing test will be a timed test to measure speed and accuracy. Typing performance will be used for the Intermediate Typist-Clerk exam (40 net WPM). URL for the typing test announcement is not included here. The following candidates are NOT required to take the County typing test: - Those who currently hold or have held a typing position with the requisite WPM in the County service - Those who have taken and passed a county typing test with the required WPM - Applicants who have met the typing requirement in another department must attach or email their certificate within seven calendar days of the last day of filing
License:
A valid California Class "C" Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed.
Physical Class II – Light:
Administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort with occasional light lifting up to 10 pounds.
Vacancy and Assessment Current vacancies are to be filled within Correctional Health. During the initial period, performance will be evaluated and those with a passing score may be considered for permanent appointment.
Applications & Filling Information Applications must be filed online only. Applications will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If not contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open, you may submit a new application. Notify updates via email addresses on the application. Plan to submit your online application in a timely manner.
Important notifications will be sent electronically. Add sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your approved senders list to prevent emails from being filtered.
Other Information Social Security Number:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
Fair Chance Initiative:
The County is a Fair Chance employer. Information on conviction history is limited and assessed on a case-by-case basis with potential mitigating factors.
ADA Coord. & Contacts:
ADA Coordinator: (323) 914-6365; California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922; Department Contact: Jenny Rodriguez, Exam Analyst. Email: JRodriguez@dhs.lacounty.gov
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TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive - EMERGENCY EXAM NUMBER: Y2214A-DOJ FIRST DAY OF FILING: May 27, 2025, AT 12:30 p.m., PT This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. Los Angeles County is under a Department of Justice Consent Decree to improve conditions and mental health care in County jails, as well as supporting justice-involved populations post-release. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of providing a range of services both in the jail and community. This recruitment seeks Emergency hire for emergency Intermediate Typist Clerk vacancies related to the DOJ Consent Decree. 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. During the initial work period, your performance will be assessed. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to the Intermediate Typist Clerk role. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES (DHS): DHS is the second-largest municipal health system in the nation, with an integrated system of 25 health centers, four acute hospitals, and an expanded network of community partner clinics. DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov. DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians in GME and also run EMS, 911 response, Housing for Health, and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, connecting vulnerable populations to housing and related services. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Does skilled typing and performs specialized clerical work. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions in this class perform skilled typing work and specialized clerical duties requiring knowledge of specialized subject matter, initiative, and judgment within procedural and policy limits.
Provide clerical support to onsite Managers/Supervisors/Unit
Inputs and tracks schedules and data
Assists in the coordination of clinic scheduling
Assists in tracking provider compliance deadlines
Assists with supply tracking, inventory, ordering, and record keeping
Assists with employee onboarding and offboarding process
Checks voicemail facsimiles and receives delivery shipments
Assists in maintaining SharePoint, Access, and Excel databases
Processes documents according to a predetermined but specialized procedure for recording and indexing
Takes meeting notes and generates summaries
Searches records/files to obtain abstract material as assigned
Checks documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with legal and other requirements
Maintains clerical controls where work is divided among personnel
Maintains and updates departmental records and documents
May routinely access office equipment to input data, perform computations, or produce documents
Types documents/gathers information to produce reports requiring accuracy or independent judgment
Scans/maintains and records confidential documents/files
Other duties may be assigned
Minimum Requirements Option 1:
Six (6) months of office clerical experience involving typewriting in the County service OR
Option 2:
One (1) year's office clerical experience involving typewriting outside the County service OR
Option 3:
A certificate or Associate of Arts degree in clerical procedures or office administration from an accredited college
You MUST meet one (1) of the above requirements
in order to be appointed to fill any vacancy related to this recruitment.
Special Requirement Information In order 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. If you are unable to attach the required document, you must email it to JRodriguez@dhs.lacounty.gov with the exam number, exam title, and applicant ID number. Applications received without evidence of the required certificate or degree will not be considered as meeting the stated requirements under Option 3. Los Angeles County employees should describe out-of-class duties in detail in the Supplemental sections of their application.
Typewriting skill requirement:
Ability to type at the rate of 40 net words per minute.
Important Typing Test Information Applicants must apply for the typing test within 7 calendar days from submitting an online application. The typing test will be a timed test to measure speed and accuracy. Typing performance will be used for the Intermediate Typist-Clerk exam (40 net WPM). URL for the typing test announcement is not included here. The following candidates are NOT required to take the County typing test: - Those who currently hold or have held a typing position with the requisite WPM in the County service - Those who have taken and passed a county typing test with the required WPM - Applicants who have met the typing requirement in another department must attach or email their certificate within seven calendar days of the last day of filing
License:
A valid California Class "C" Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed.
Physical Class II – Light:
Administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort with occasional light lifting up to 10 pounds.
Vacancy and Assessment Current vacancies are to be filled within Correctional Health. During the initial period, performance will be evaluated and those with a passing score may be considered for permanent appointment.
Applications & Filling Information Applications must be filed online only. Applications will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If not contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open, you may submit a new application. Notify updates via email addresses on the application. Plan to submit your online application in a timely manner.
Important notifications will be sent electronically. Add sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your approved senders list to prevent emails from being filtered.
Other Information Social Security Number:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
Fair Chance Initiative:
The County is a Fair Chance employer. Information on conviction history is limited and assessed on a case-by-case basis with potential mitigating factors.
ADA Coord. & Contacts:
ADA Coordinator: (323) 914-6365; California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922; Department Contact: Jenny Rodriguez, Exam Analyst. Email: JRodriguez@dhs.lacounty.gov
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