INTERMEDIATE CLERK / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Intermediate Clerk, focusing on the homelessness crisis in California. The role includes document processing, record maintenance, and public information assistance. Applicants must have clerical experience and provide a valid California Driver License. This position offers a temporary employment opportunity with potential for permanent placement based on performance over an initial 90-day period.

Qualifications

• Six months of office clerical experience in the County of Los Angeles.
• One year of office clerical experience outside the County.
• A valid California Class C Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Processes documents according to established procedures.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public.
• Maintains records requiring specialized knowledge.

Skills

Office clerical experience

Customer service

Document processing

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate or Associate of Arts degree in clerical procedures

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Position/Program Information: THIS IS A REPOSTING TO EXTEND THE FILING PERIOD AND ALLOW ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS.

Type Of Recruitment: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

First Day To File: This reposting will open for applications on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

Exam Number: PH1138A-EA

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Intermediate Clerk vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. 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.

Note: We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Desirable Qualifications and additional information related to examination and recruitment are included below.

Essential Job Functions

• Processes documents according to established procedures; examples include reports, charts, tables and lists, bills, receipts, statements, case files, permits, licenses, and notices.
• Reviews documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with legal and other requirements.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public concerning regulations, procedures, forms, applications, programs and services, and permit requests.
• Maintains records requiring specialized knowledge and judgment in the selection, compilation or computation of data; examples include cost records and distribution and control ledgers which can be posted without extensive knowledge of bookkeeping.
• Compares or segregates documents where specialized knowledge of the function and more than a routine check for completeness and accuracy is involved.
• Utilizes office machines such as computers or terminals, copiers, scanners, or calculators incidental to the performance of other duties.
• Searches records and files for data where judgment and discrimination are required in selecting or abstracting material.
• Indexes and cross-references records and files.
• Sorts, arranges and files documents and publications; retrieves and issues filed materials.
• Calculates amounts due, collects fees, and issues receipts.
• Requests, receives, stores, inventories, and issues office supplies, and maintains related records.
• Receives, sorts and distributes mail.
• Serves as a receptionist or counter clerk as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Option I: Six months of office clerical experience in the service of the County of Los Angeles or in districts under the jurisdiction of the County.

Option II: One year of office clerical experience outside the service of the County of Los Angeles.

Option III: A certificate or Associate of Arts degree in clerical procedures or office administration from an accredited college or university.*

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.

Special Requirements Information

• In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcripts, or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application at the time of filing, or e-mail to [e-mail] within seven (7) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected.
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
• Official Transcripts is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the courses from the school's website is NOT considered official transcripts and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.

All documents must be attached to your application at the time of filing or e-mailed to [e-mail] within seven (7) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected as incomplete.

Note: We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience volunteering/working with individuals with a history of being unhoused.
• Ability to speak fluently in Armenian, Cantonese, Farsi, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese or other languages.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word or closely related programs.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT: 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. Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Application and Filing Information

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, you are encouraged to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.

Notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application; please ensure a valid email address and consider adding [e-mail], [e-mail], and [e-mail] to your approved senders to prevent email filtering.

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Plan to submit your online application well in advance as you may be required to verify your email address. This is to enhance security of the online application.

Social Security Number: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

Computer And Internet Access At Public Libraries: Candidates may complete applications at public libraries. Check lacountylibrary.org for details.

Fair Chance Employer: The County is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.

Employment Eligibility: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

ADA and Accessibility: The County complies with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations. For accommodations, contact the testing accommodations coordinator listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination: The County is an EEO employer. For more information see the EEO program page.

Career PathFinder: Resources to help plan a career with Los Angeles County are available at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit: A 10 percent veteran’s credit may be applied in open competitive examinations for honorably discharged veterans and certain spouses. Details at https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf.

Note: Revised September 2025