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JOB TITLETYPIST CLERK EXAM NUMBERR2212
EFILING DATESJune 29, 2007 until needs are met SALARY$2,068.45 - $2,505.00

MONTHLY POSITIONINFORMATIONUnder general supervision, performs a variety of general office duties in support of an organizational unit; provides assistance to the public and staff in person and by telephone.

ESSENTIAL JOBFUNCTIONS
Prepares, arranges, and types routine documents and forms such as reports, letters, vouchers, receipts, lists, orders, schedules, notices, file cards, statistical data and certified copies of documents from plain and corrected copy, rough draft, or from verbal instructions; waits on the public or acts as a receptionist in a small office; answers routine inquiries in person or by telephone; indexes, codes and cross-references records or files according to established procedures; does all types of filing (alphabetical, numerical, chronological and code) and pulls and charges out file material; sorts and arranges documents or correspondence in alphabetical or numerical order; makes routine checks of clerical work for compliance with specific requirements of form and content; posts data, keeps records and prepares reports in accordance with predetermined forms and procedures; makes out bills, orders, notes, receipts, permits, licenses, etc; operates various office machines or equipment requiring little specialized training, such as personal computers, photocopiers, facsimile machines, calculators, printers, scanners, electronic typewriters, etc. to input data, produce documents and forms or perform computations; makes routine adjustments through telephone calls or interdepartmental memos; opens, sorts, time stamps and routes incoming mail; stuffs, seals, stamps, meters and registers outgoing mail; collects and delivers correspondence, records, packages, etc., and regular messenger rounds upon request; does comparing and proofreading of documents and searches records and files for data; computes and receives fees when the amount is not in question or is readily obtainable from fixed schedules; requisitions, receives and charges out supplies; operates a small telephone switchboard.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
No experience is required.TYPEWRITING SKILL: Ability to type at the rate of 40 net words per minute. Physical Class: 2 - Light:Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

SPECIALINFORMATION
Shift: Any ShiftAppointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for written employment tests and interviews. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at: http://dhr.lacounty.info. Please click on Career Opportunities, then on Employment Test Preparation to take practice tests or view materials.

VACANCYINFORMATION
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County as they occur.

EXAMINATIONCONTENT
This examination will consist of two (2) parts:

• Part 1: A written Office Assistant Test weighted 100%, which consists of filing ability, customer service, office practices and procedures, written expression, basic mathematics, data analysis and interpretation and reading comprehension.
• Part 2: A qualifying typing performance test.Only those candidates who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the written test will proceed to the typing performance test.A performance test of 40 net words per minute will be administered to candidates who successfully pass the written portion of this examination.

Candidates will be allowed up to three (3) attempts to pass the typing performance test within twelve (12) months from the date of their written test. In order for candidates to receive a second and/or third opportunity, candidates MUST type a mininum of 30 net words per minute on their first typing performance test. Candidates who score below 30 net words per minute will not continue in the exam process and will have to wait twelve (12) months from the date of their written test to reapply. Successful candidates will receive a typing certificate which may be used in future examinations that require a typing test.

The following candidates are not required to take the County typing test:
Those candidates who currently hold or have held a typing position in the service of the County of Los Angeles within the last five (5) years.
OR
Those candidates who have taken and passed a Los Angeles County typing performance test at 40 net words per minute administered by a County department. Passing scores on record (for the past five (5) years) with the Department of Human Resources will be automatically transferred. Applicants who have met the typing requirement in another department must attach a copy of their typing certificate to their application. Only certificates issued within the last five (5) years by a Los Angeles County Department and the Department of Human Resources will be accepted.

Candidates must achieve an overall passing score of 70% or higher on the exam in order to be placed on the eligible register.NOTE: Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months AND MAY NOT REAPPLY DURING THIS PERIOD. After this period of eligibility, candidates may file a new application and extend their WRITTEN TEST scores for an additional twelve (12) months by advising the exam unit staff at time of filing. Candidates also have the option of retaking the written test; however, THE LAST TEST SCORE WILL APPLY. Candidates may not take the Office Assistant Test more than once in a twelve (12) month period. As a result, candidates who within a twelve (12) month period have taken the Office Assistant Test for another clerical examination will have their written scores automatically transferred to this examination.THE WRITTEN TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.NOTE: No written scores will be transferred from the CA-2004 exam, this includes written exam scores from Intermediate Clerk, R1138F; Intermediate Clerk (North County), R1138I; Typist Clerk, 2212D; Intermediate Typist Clerk, R2214E; and Intermediate Typist Clerk (North County), R2214F.

ELIGIBILITYINFORMATION Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months AND MAY NOT REAPPLY DURING THIS PERIOD.

* * * * IMPORTANT INFORMATION * * * *

APPLICATION INFORMATIONAll applicants are required to submit a standard Los Angeles County Employment Application. You have the option of filing your application either by Hard Copy submission - OR - Online (via electronic submission). Please select only one method to file your application. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met, and is subject to closure without prior notice.Instructions for Hard Copy Submission: Standard Los Angeles County Employment Applications are available at the filing location below or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources website at: http://easier.co.la.ca.us/JobsInfo/empapp.pdf. Applications for this position will be accepted on business days only between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Applications must be received, either in person or through the mail, by 5:00 p.m. on the last day of filing.Instructions for Filing Online: The Standard County Employment Application for this examination may be completed online and submitted electronically. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

TO APPLY ONLINE, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW THE FILING ADDRESS.Candidates who apply online must upload any documents as attachments during application submission or fax the documents to (213) 380-3681 within five (5) business days of filing online. Please include exam number and exam title.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. Fill out the application completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, and job experience you include.
A) In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits and/or certificates earned.
B) For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned.

All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process.Submit completed application and any required supplemental (if any) in person or by U.S. Mail to the following addresses:
Department of Beaches and HarborOffice of Human Resources13837 Fiji Way, Trailer #3Marina Del Rey, CA 90202
OR
Registrar-Recorder/County ClerkOffice of Human Resources12400 East Imperial Highway, Room 2204Norwalk, CA 90650(562) 462-2299
OR
Valley Care Olive View Drive - UCLA Medical CenterOffice of Human Resources14445 Olive View DriveSylmar, CA 91342(213) 738-2084
OR
High Desert Health SystemOffice of Human Resources44900 North 60th Street, WestLancaster, CA 93536(213) 738-2084
OR
Submit completed application and any required supplemental (if any) in person or by U.S. Mail to the following address:Department of Human ResourcesEmployment Information Services Office3333 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100Los Angeles, CA 90010(213) 738-2084

On-Line Filing: To file On-Line, https://easier.co.la.ca.us/easier/Applicant/applicant_logon.cfm?exid=422.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA coordinator at (213) 738-2057.

Contact the Coordinator of Personnel Services for Disabled Persons by calling (213) 738-2057. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling (800) 899-4099 . The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREqual Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

CHILD SUPPORT COMPLIANCELos Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court-ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.
VETERAN'SCREDITVETERANS' PREFERENCE CREDIT of 10 points will be added to the final passing grade in any open competitive examination if you are an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States:
During a declared war; or
During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; or
For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; or
In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded.
This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans' preference. If you are unable to provide any documentation at the time of filing, the 10 points will be withheld until such time as it is provided.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of: 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.

RECORD OF CONVICTIONS
A full disclosure of all convictions is required. Failure to disclose convictions will result in disqualification. Not all convictions constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as your age at the time of the offense(s), and the recency of offense(s) will be taken into account, as well as the relationship between the offense(s) and the job(s) for which you apply. However, any applicant for County employment who has been convicted of workers' compensation fraud is automatically barred from employment with the County of Los Angeles (County Code Section 5.12.110). ANY CONVICTIONS OR COURT RECORDS WHICH ARE EXEMPTED BY A VALID COURT ORDER DO NOT HAVE TO BE INCLUDED.

SOCIAL SECURITY ACT OF 2004Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the website www.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772-1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.

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