senior clerk

Exam Number

R1140M-R

When You Apply

Applications will be accepted beginning Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Tuesday, March 25, 2025, by 5:00 P.M. (PT)

Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (PT) will not be considered.

Type of Recruitment

We welcome applications from everyone.

Why choose the County of Los Angeles for employment?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

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What does a Senior Clerk do?

* Answers questions that require searching for and abstracting technical data; provides detailed explanations of laws, policies, and procedures; reviews non-routine applications, calculates and collects variable fees and other amounts due; and, refers unusual inquiries to his immediate supervisor.
* Reviews documents for accuracy, validity, and compliance with legal or other requirements where the application of highly-specialized knowledge and the resolution of debatable points are required.
* Calculates values, fees, etc., using highly-specialized knowledge of policies and procedures for document recording, property assessment, and tax collection.
* Reviews, records, and maintains time records for employees in a given organizational segment of a County department.
* Provides interpretations of County codes, policies and MOU provisions related to payroll where a highly-specialized knowledge of payroll timekeeping practices and application is essential (the more complex interpretations are made by higher-level payroll staff.)
* Reviews the work of others for accuracy and conformity to established procedures.
* Prepares correspondence and reports requiring the application of highly-specialized knowledge and discrimination in the selection of data, or interpretation of laws, rules, policies and procedures.
* Operates office machines such as computers or terminals, copiers, scanners, or calculators incidental to the performance of duties.
* Indexes and cross-references records and files.
* Sorts, arranges and files documents; retrieves and issues filed materials.
* Lead a small section or unit with responsibility for assigning and coordinating work performed as needed.

For more information, please review the classification specification: Senior Clerk. Minimum Requirements

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

Special Requirement Information

* Specialized clerical capacity means experience performing specialized clerical duties in a defined subject matter area with continuing responsibility for projects, questions, or problems that arise within an area of a program or functional specialty.

This requires knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to completing assignments in the program area assigned.

Such experience is gained at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Intermediate Clerk, Intermediate Typist-Clerk, or higher.

Examples of specialized capacity office clerical work includes: Cultural and Arts; Compliance and Safety; Consulting, Advisory Services; Customer Service; Education Support; Environmental and Sustainability; Financial; Government and Public Administration; Healthcare; Hospitality and Event Management; Human Resources; IT and Technical Support; Legal; Library; Manufacturing and Production; Marketing and Communications; Nonprofit; Public Relations and Media Management; Quality Assurance; Real Estate; Research and Development; Supply Chain and Logistics, or similar industries.

Acceptable classes for the experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Intermediate Clerk, Intermediate Typist-Clerk, or higher include, but may not be limited to: Account Clerk I; Community Health Worker; Eligibility Worker I; Intermediate Cashier; Invoice Clerk; Ownership Clerk I; Patient Resources Worker; Record System Clerk I; Senior Community Worker I; Sheriff Station Clerk I; Statistical Clerk; Tax Service Clerk I; Transcriber-Typist.

Withhold Information

No withhold will be allowed. Required select experience must be fully met by the last day of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.

Endorsement of County Qualifications

If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within 7 calendar days from the last day of filing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.

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

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.

Examination Content

Once we have identified that you meet the requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent. This examination will consist of multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments, weighted 100%, covering:

* Management Potential
* Working To High Quality Standards
* Responsibility
* Achievement
* Willingness to Learn
* Accepting Others
* Showing Courtesy
* Working Relationships
* Analyzing Information
* Learning Quickly
* Compliance With Rules And Regulations
* Adapting To Change
* Controlling Emotions
* Working Energetically
* General Problem Solving Skills

Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Exam Review

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

Transfer of Test Components

* If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination.
* This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

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 necessary..

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The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

Eligibility and Vacancy Information

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on an eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County 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

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

Available Shift: Any

Application and Filing Information

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt-out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the 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.

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New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Social Security Number

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries

For those who not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the 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:

Testing Accommodation Coordinator Email:

Teletype Phone: (800)

California Relay Services Phone: (800)

Department Contact Name: Sophie Zhang

Department Contact Phone: (213)

Department Contact Email:

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