SENIOR TYPIST-CLERK

Why Work For Us?

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

Typewriting Skill Requirement:

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

You may not need to take a typing test if you meet any of the following: 

1. Current or former County employees who have held a typing position that required the necessary wpm. 
2. Applicants who have already taken and passed the County's typing performance test (administered by the Department of Human Resources) at the required wpm. If your passing score is already on file, it will be transferred automatically—no need to retest. 
3. Applicants who passed the “Typing Test – Score-Banking Only” with the required net wpm. Your score will also transfer automatically.
4. Applicants who passed a County typing test administered by a department other than DHR must attach a copy of the typing certificate to the application at the time of filing. If the certificate cannot be attached during filing, it must be emailed to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days.

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 for this recruitment. Required 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 seven (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:
2 – 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.

Once we have identified that you meet the requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment process will be sent.

Examination Content:
This examination will consist of a 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 to Qualify and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. 

Exam Review: 
Exam components are not subject to review by candidates. Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per CSR 7.19.

Transfer of Test Components: 
If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your 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.

• 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."
• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests. You can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at https://lacounty.attract.neogov.com/la-county-online-assessments-prep-series for information about common online assessment types, sample questions, and test-taking tips.

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. 

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.

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 re-scheduling 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 governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses. 

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

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. 

All applicants must file their application 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.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

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.

Testing Accommodations Coordinator Email: [email protected]
Testing Accommodations Coordinator Phone: (213) 441-3150
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Marisela Malo
Department Contact Phone: (213) 738-2084 
Department Contact Email: [email protected]