Intermediate Typist-Clerk

MV2214A-EA

DEFINITION:
Does skilled typing and performs specialized clerical work.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Positions allocable to this class, in addition to performing skilled typing work, perform specialized clerical duties requiring a working knowledge of specialized subject matter and the specialized clerical functions involved and the use of initiative and judgment with procedural and policy limits.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Typewrites abstracts of judgment, executive notices and similar documents requiring extreme accuracy or independent judgment in selecting materials.

Typewrites complex charts, forms, statistical and similar documents from rough draft requiring skill in arranging tabular material, setting up forms and extreme accuracy in typing.

Processes documents according to a predetermined but specialized procedure for such purposes as formulating property descriptions, and recording and indexing court papers, transcripts and legal process.

Checks documents for completeness, accuracy and compliance with legal and other requirements.

Answers questions and gives information to the Public concerning such matters as regulations, procedures and the preparation and filing of legal forms, applications and permit requests; acts as special receptionist or counter clerk.

Keeps records of a nature requiring specialized knowledge, discrimination and judgment in the selection, compilation or computation of data to be included such as cost data records and distribution and control ledger, which can be posted without extensive knowledge of bookkeeping principles.

Maintains clerical controls where work is divided among personnel performing separate parts of an entire operation.

Searches records and files for data where judgment and discrimination are required in selecting or abstracting material.

Answers correspondence requiring the selection of data necessary in formulating the reply, referring unusual cases to a superior for approval.

Estimates amounts due and collects fees.

May exercise minor supervision over the work of others.

Compares or segregates documents in cases where specialized knowledge of the function and more than a routine check for accuracy are involved, as in the auditing of warrants or purchase orders.

Operates office machines such as calculators incidental to the performance of other duties.

May routinely access such office equipment 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Six months office clerical experience involving typewriting in the County service or in districts under the jurisdiction of the County* -OR- One year's office clerical experience involving typewriting outside the County service -OR- A certificate or Associate of Arts degree in clerical procedures or office administration from an accredited college. Typewriting skill: Ability to type at the rate of 40 net words per minute.
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.

SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:

Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.

EXAM CONTENT
Before the end of your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
TYPEWRITING SKILL REQUIREMENT:
Ability to type at the rate of 40 net words per minute.
IMPORTANT TYPING TEST INFORMATION:
Applicants MUST apply BEFORE March 13, 2024, 5:00 PM (PT) to the "TYPING TEST - SCORE-BANKING ONLY" announcement bulletin, which will consist of a timed typing test designed to measure speed and accuracy in typing. Typing performance test results from this examination will be used for the Intermediate Typist-Clerk exam, which requires proficiency at 40 net words per minute. To apply, please copy and paste the URL to the address bar of the web browser OR click the link underneath the picture below:
URL:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE "TYPING TEST-SCORE BANKING ONLY" EXAMNINATIOM or copy/paste the following link in your browser: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/2950238/typing-test-score-banking-only.
Those who do not complete the typing test by applying to the "Typing Test - Score Banking Only" posting OR fall under one of the criteria below will be disqualified.

The following candidates are NOT required to take the County typing test

• Those candidates who currently hold or have held a typing position with the requisite words per minute in the service of the County of Los Angeles;
  OR
• Those candidates who have taken and passed a Los Angeles County typing performance test at the required words per minute administered by a County Department. Passing scores on record with the Department of Human Resourceswillbe transferred automatically. Applicants who have met the typing requirement in another department must attach a copy of their typing certificate to their application at the time of filing OR within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of application filing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Application & Filing Information: Applications must be filed online only.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add hr@mva.lacounty.gov as well as, noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
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: 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.
Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
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. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. 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: hr@mva.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us:
Department Contact Name: Kristine Papazyan
Department Contact Email: hr@mva.lacounty.gov
Department Contact Phone: (213) 776-9743
Exam Number: MV2214A-EA
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
This examination will be used to fill homeless specific vacancies throughout the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, including Bob Hope Patriotic Hall and field offices throughout the County.Employment Type: Full time