Senior Clerk/ Correctional Health

Answers questions that require searching for and abstracting technical data; providesdetailed explanationsof lawspolicies and procedures; reviews non-routine applicationscalculates andcollects variable fees and other amounts due; andrefers unusual inquiries to his immediate supervisor.

Reviews documents for accuracyvalidity and compliance with legal or otherrequirementswhere the application of highly-specialized knowledge and the resolution of debatable pointsare required.

Calculates values fees etc. using highly-specialized knowledge of policies and procedures for documentrecording property assessment and tax collection.

Reviews records and maintains time records for employees in a given organizational segment of a County department.

Provides interpretations of County codes policies and MOU provisions related to payroll where ahighly-specialized knowledge of payroll timekeeping practices and application is essential; the more complex interpretations are made by higher-level payroll staff.

Reviewsthe work of othersfor accuracy and conformity to established procedures.

Prepares correspondenceand reportsrequiring the application of highly-specialized knowledge and discrimination in the selection of data or interpretation of laws rulespoliciesand procedures.

Operates office machines such as computers or terminals copiers scanners or calculators incidental to the performance of duties.

Indexes and cross-references records and files.

Sorts arranges and files documents; retrieves and issues filed materials.

Lead a small section or unit with responsibility for assigning and coordinating work performed as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Three (3) years ofoffice clerical experience one year of which must have been in a specialized capacity.*

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancy related to this recruitment.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Drivers License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

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.

SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS 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.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The current vacancies are to be filled within Correctional Health.

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
During 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.

APPLICATIONS & FILLING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed 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 we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
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The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is 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 conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

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

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Revised January 2025