INTERMEDIATE CLERK, TEMPORARY SERVICES REGISTRY PROGRAM (TEMPLA)

Job Title

Position/Program Information

Exam Number R1138O-R

Filing Period

The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Type of Recruitment

We welcome applications from anyone.

Why Work for Us?

With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities. The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

About This Position

Performs specialized clerical duties.

Essential Job Functions

• Processes documents according to established procedures; examples include reports, charts, tables and lists, bills, receipts, statements, case files, permits, licenses, and notices.
• Reviews documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with legal and other requirements.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public concerning regulations, procedures, forms, applications, programs and services, and permit requests.
• Maintains records requiring 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 documents where specialized knowledge of the function and more than a routine check for completeness and accuracy is involved.
• Utilizes office machines such as computers or terminals, copiers, scanners, or calculators incidental to the performance of other duties.
• Searches records and files for data where judgment and discrimination are required in selecting or abstracting material.
• Indexes and cross-references records and files.
• Sorts, arranges and files documents and publications; retrieves and issues filed materials.
• Calculates amounts due, collects fees, and issues receipts.
• Requests, receives, stores, inventories, and issues office supplies, and maintains related records.
• Receives, sorts and distributes mail.
• Serves as a receptionist or counter clerk, as needed.

Requirements

Requirements to qualify:

A Certificate* of Completion of the County of Los Angeles, Department of Human Resources Temporary Services Registry Program, TempLA**. Special requirement information: *In order to meet the requirements, you MUST attach a TempLA certificate of completion at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online. Please submit documentation to View email address on click.appcast.io and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. **A TempLA Certificate is awarded after six (6) months of continuous employment as an Office Support Assistant in the Temporary Services Registry and the successful completion of all mandatory training requirements. For more information about participating in the TempLA Program, please visit: Withhold information: No withhold will be allowed. Required certification and training must have been completed at the time of filing. License required: 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 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.

Additional Information

Examination Content

This examination will consist of a multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 100%, measuring:

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

Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19.

Applicants must meet the requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the Eligible Register. Transfer of Test Components: If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your 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.

Test scores cannot be given over the telephone. Test Preparation: 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 . You can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at for information about common online assessment types, sample questions, and test-taking tips.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:

Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. Applicants who passed the assessment are placed on an eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.

Available Shift: Any

Application and Filing Information:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's 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.

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Special Information:

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

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

All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and