SENIOR TYPIST-CLERK

Position/Program Information

Exam Number

R2216P-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 healthcare 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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Essential Job Functions

What does a Senior Typist-Clerk do?

• 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 immediate supervisor.
• 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 checks 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.
• Supervises 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 accesses 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 more information, please review the classification specification: Senior Typist-Clerk .

Requirements

Selection Requirements

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

Typing Skill Requirement


The Senior Typist Clerk requires a typing proficiency of 40 net words per minute.

The following candidates 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.
  

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 include: 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 ; I ntermediate 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 withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and clearly indicated on the application by the last day of filing.

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 at the time of filing or 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.

Additional Information

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 will need to meet the requirements including the typing requirement, and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted test part 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.

• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests ( https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests ).
• 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 and Vacancy Information


Qualified applicants 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 the refusal of the application or rescission of the 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.

Important Notes

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.

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

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 do 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 need to 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, that you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professionals 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: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone: (800)735-2929

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Sophie Zhang

Department Contact Phone: (213) 738-2084

Department Contact Email: DHRClericalExams@hr.lacounty.gov

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Closing Date/Time: 3/25/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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