Inventory Control Assistant I

Salary : $43,085.52 - $59,576.88 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: R0735K-R
Department: HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTYWIDE EXAMS
Opening Date: 03/07/2024
Closing Date: 3/21/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Position/Program Information
Exam Number
R0735K-R
When to Apply
Applications will be accepted on Friday, March 8, 2024,
8:00 a.m. to Thursday, March 21, 2024 BEFORE 5:00 p.m. (PT).
Type of Recruitment
Interdepartmental Promotional Job Opportunity
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.
Current County of Los Angeles' employees in the unclassified service who meet one of the following criteria also qualify to participate in this exam:

• 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.

What does an Inventory Control Assistant I do?
An Inventory Control Assistant I performs INVENTORY CONTROL work of a physically strenuous nature and maintains related records within an established procedural framework.
Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Requirements
Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Special Requirement Information
*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.
Endorsement of County Qualifications
Employees who wish to qualify using experience gained in county classifications not included in or at the level of those listed above must provide verification of qualifying out-of-class experience by providing official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus, or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within 7 calendar daysfrom the last date of application filing. Out of Class Bonuses, Temporary Bonuses, and Additional Responsibility Bonuses must be approved/signed by the departmental HR Manager or designated representative or will not be accepted. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held one of the positions above, or a position deemed to be at equivalent level. Questionable experience will be verified through the departmental HR Manager when necessary.
Withhold InformationNo withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.
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
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.
Additional Information
Our Assessment Process
This examination consists of multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments, weighted 100%, covering INVENTORY CONTROL methods, INVENTORY CONTROL policies, software programs, numerical calculation, following instructions, achievement, responsibility, safety orientation, and teamwork.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND /OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
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.
Transfer of Test Components

• 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

Please note:Test Invitation Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• awong
  

Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment scores cannot be given over the telephone.
Test Preparation
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.

• 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

Eligibility InformationThe 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.
In lieu of traditional banding, an alternative banding procedure may be employed as a result of a special study sanctioned by the Department of Human Resources, consistent with Civil Service Rule 11.01(D).
Vacancy InformationThe eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County as they occur.
Available Shift
AnyApplication and Filing Information
Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application BEFORE 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
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 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.
Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum/Selection Requirements. Provide any relevant education, training and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be disqualified.
Important Notes
All information included in the application 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. Utilizing verbiagefrom Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application, and you may be disqualified
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.
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 LibrariesFor 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 PasswordAll 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.
Testing AccommodationIf 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
If you have questions regarding this job posting, please contact us using the following information:
Exam Number: R0735K-RTesting Accommodation Coordinator Email:
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
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
Your Responsibilities:
1. Completing Your Application:
a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.
b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.
c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.
2. Requirements on Job Posting:
a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly sho...