RESTRICTED TO PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THEIR INITIAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND MEET THE QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS.
- Unclassified employees who have attained permanent County status on a classified position by successful completion of the initial probationary period, with no break in service since leaving the classified service. -OR-
- Full-time employees in the unclassified service with at least six months of full-time experience in the unclassified service at the time of filing.
- Makes periodic and spot field-inventory counts of new and existing supplies and equipment including items which may be difficult to identify from written inventory descriptions.
- Investigates and identifies differences between existing inventory records and physical inventory of supplies and equipment and writes reports explaining discrepancies.
- Computes the value of inventory based on price changes or depreciation and adjusts records.
- Explains INVENTORY CONTROL procedures to line personnel.
- Moves supplies and equipment, climbs to high places and operates supply handling equipment when counting or checking inventories, as needed.
- Performs various other duties related to supply and INVENTORY CONTROL activities such as checking and coding documents reflecting stock and equipment transactions, posting such transactions to stock and equipment ledgers, preparing statistical reports reflecting inventory operations, and preparing standard supply and INVENTORY CONTROL documents, as needed.
- Option I: One (1) year's specialized* clerical experience in bookkeeping at the level of Los Angeles County's Class of Account Clerk I**.
- Option II:One (1) year's specialized* clerical experience in connection with requisitioning, receiving, storing, issuing, inventorying and inspecting supplies and equipment.
*Specialized clerical experience is defined as 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-Clerkor higher.
**An Account Clerk I is defined as performing accounting clerical work in the maintenance of accounting records within a comprehensive established framework of procedures, under general supervision.
No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.
Physical Class
3 - Moderate. This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.
- Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
- This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred
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- An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/. Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
- Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/.
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.
Vacancy Information
The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County as they occur.
Application and Filing Information
Important Notes
Allinformation included in the application is subject to verificationat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification. Utilizing verbiagefrom Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will notbe sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application, and you may be disqualified.
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.
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.
No Sharing of User ID and Password
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
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
Exam Number: R0735K-R
Testing Accommodation Coordinator Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800)735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: Annie Wong
Department Contact Phone: (213) 351-2948
Department Contact Email: awong@hr.lacounty.gov