Intermediate Clerk (GainStart)

The application filing period will begin onMonday September 15 2025 at 8:00 a.m. PT - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position(s) is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Exam Number:

41138F

We encourage applications from everyone.

This is a reposting to reopen the exam number 41138F and to update salary filing information and Supplemental Questionnaire.

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Performs specialized clerical duties.

• Processes documentsaccording to established procedures; examples include reports charts tables and lists bill receipts statements case files permits licenses and notices.
• Reviews documentsfor completeness accuracy and compliance with legal and other requirements.
• Answers questions and provides informationto the public concerning regulations procedures forms applications programs and services and permit requests.
• Maintains recordsrequiring 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 documentswhere specialized knowledge of the function and more than a routine check for completeness and accuracy is involved.
• Uses office machinessuch as computers or terminals copiers scanners or calculators incidental to the performance of other duties.
• Searches records and filesfor data where judgment and discrimination are required in selecting or abstracting material.
• Indexes and cross-referencesrecords and files.
• Sorts and files documents and publications; Retrieves and issues filed materials.
• Calculates amounts due collects fees and issues receipts.
• Requests receives stores inventories issues office supplies and maintains related records.
• Receives sorts and distributesmail.
• Serves as a receptionistor counter clerk as needed.

For further information please view the classification specification: Intermediate Clerk

Requirements to Qualify:

WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AND HAVE:

A current participant within the Los Angeles County Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN)/Skills and Training to Achieve Readiness for Tomorrow (START) ANDsix months of office clerical experience in the service of the County of Los Angeles -OR-

A current participant within the Los Angeles County Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN)/Skills and Training to Achieve Readiness for Tomorrow (START) ANDone year of office clerical experience outside the service of the County of Los Angeles -OR-

A current participant within the Los Angeles County Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN)/Skills and Training to Achieve Readiness for Tomorrow (START) ANDa certificate or Associate of Arts degree in clerical procedures or office administration from an accredited college or university.

Special Requirement Information:

Withhold information:

No withhold will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

A valid California Class C Drivers License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carryout job-related essential functions.

Physical Class II Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring a light physical effort including occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Once we have reviewed the application those who are deemed qualified will be invited to participate in our assessment process.

Assessment Content:

This examination will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment weighted 100% assessing the following:

• General Problem Solving Skills
• Customer Focus
• Learning Potential
• Responsibility

Only candidates who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher will be placed on the eligible register.

MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

If you recently took identical components for other exams the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Various information can be found on our website at The section dedicated to test preparation is Employment Test Assistance.
• Online practice tests are available at and Vacancy Information:

  Candidates who pass the assessment are placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County as they occur. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.

  PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.

  Application and Filing Information:
  Applications must be submitted online only. Applications will be accepted starting Monday September 15 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT)until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.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.
  
  

  Note that the system requires verification for new email addresses. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

  Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.

  We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

  All documents not submitted along with the application must be emailed to within ten (10) calendar days from application submission date. Emails must clearly identify the applicants name and the subject line must include the exam name Intermediate Clerk (GAIN/START)and exam number 41138F.

  We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application so it is important to provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails it is possible to view notices by logging into and checking the inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to view correspondence and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part.

  Notice of Non-acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent via E-mail or USPS depending on your chosen method of contact in the supplemental questionnaire.

  Register the below email addresses to your email contact list as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
  
  
  
  

  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. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.

  Social Security Number:

  Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number so include yours when applying.

  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 members or friends login information may erase a candidates original application record.

  Testing Accommodation:

  If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at . We require a completedRequest for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional supporting the request. The sooner you contact us the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.

  Teletype Phone:

  California Relay Services Phone:

  Department Contact Name: Edna Avanessian

  Department Contact Email:

  Department Contact Phone:
  
  

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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

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:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
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.

Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .

Veterans Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy in all open competitive examinations (i.e. examinations open to everyone) the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veterans credit please visit: September 2025