INTERMEDIATE CLERK

Salary : $52,535.04 - $53,982.72 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: R1138Q-R
Department: HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTYWIDE EXAMS
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER

R1138Q-R
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from everyone!
WHEN TO APPLY

Online applications will be accepted beginning at 8:00 a.m. (PT) on Friday, September 11, 2026, until before 5:00 p.m. (PT).

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.

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Essential Job Functions

• Processes documents according to established procedures, including 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 bookkeeping knowledge.
• Compares or segregates documents in which specialized knowledge of the function and more than a routine check for completeness and accuracy are involved.
• Uses 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, cross-references, sorts, files, retrieves, and issues records, documents, and publications.
• Calculates amounts due, collects fees, and issues receipts.
• Requests, receives, stores, inventories, and distributes office supplies while maintaining related records.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes mail and provides receptionist or counter clerk services as needed.

For further information, please view the classification specification:

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify:
Option 1: Six months of office clerical experience in the service of the County of Los Angeles or in districts under the jurisdiction of the County of Los Angeles. -OR-

Option 2: One year of office clerical experience outside the service of the County of Los Angeles. -OR-

Option 3: A certificate or Associate of Arts degree in clerical procedures or office administration from an accredited college or university. *
Special Requirement Information:
To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution with your application. Alternatively, the document(s) may be emailed to within seven (7) calendar days of filing the application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:


We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
Withhold Information:
No withhold will be allowed for this recruitment. Required experience, education, or certification must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.


License:
A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.


Physical Class:
2 - 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


Once we have identified that you meet the requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment process will be sent.

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

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

You must meet the Requirements to Qualify and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.


Exam Review:
Exam components are not subject to review by candidates. Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per CSR 7.19.
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 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: Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County as they occur.

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.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you 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 profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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New email addresses need to be verified. 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 enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.


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 password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

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.

Testing Accommodation:
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 that you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.


Testing Accommodation Coordinator Email:
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Department Contact Name: James Cheung
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

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:
Testing 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:
Fair 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
Veteran's 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 veteran's credit, please visit:
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY . Any mistakes you make and/or incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions may result in the disqualification of your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be as specific as possible and include all requested information. Comments such as "See Resume or See Application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time during the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

02


Many important notifications, including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on your application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "Off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "Unsubscribe" on our notices if you would wish to receive notifications regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.
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It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of non-receipt or failure to review notifications to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

• I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

03


How many months of office clerical experience, in the service of the County of Los Angeles or in districts under the jurisdiction of the County of Los Angeles, do you possess? (Please see the following website for Los Angeles County Departments and Related Agencies:
Please note: Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40-hour week. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience.

• I have no experience in this area.
• Less Than 3 Months
• At Least 3 Months, but Less Than 6 Months
• 6 Months or More

04


How many months of clerical experience outside the service of the County of Los Angeles do you possess?
Please note: Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40-hour week. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience.

• I have no experience in this area.
• Less Than 6 Months
• At Least 6 Months, but Less Than 12 Months
• 12 Months or More

05


Have you earned a certificate or Associate of Arts degree in clerical procedures or office administration from an accredited college or university?

To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution with your application. Alternatively, the document(s) may be emailed to View email address on click.appcast.io within seven (7) calendar days of filing the application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:

• Yes
• No

06



VETERAN'S CREDIT
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10 points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your DD214 form to review, so please include that with your application or email it to View email address on click.appcast.io as soon as possible.

• I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

07


LA County offers a variety of job opportunities that may include one of the following work models. From the options below, please select all work model(s) that you are willing to accept as part of your condition of employment.
Please note: This information may be utilized by hiring managers to match you with positions that fit your preferred work model(s). However, since schedules are subject to change based on departmental operational needs, your response to this question does not guarantee that your preference(s) will be accommodated -OR- that based on your preference(s), you will be guaranteed an offer of employment.

• Full-time Telework (Fully Remote): Working entirely from home or another remote location, with no in-office presence required.
• Hybrid: A combination of remote work and in-office presence, allowing flexibility between both environments.
• Fully In-person: Working on-site at the office full-time, with all responsibilities carried out in-person.

08


The following question is optional. Your response will be used to solely understand current trends in work schedule preferences and will not negatively affect your eligibility or competitiveness for this position.
If you selected Hybrid in the previous question, please indicate how many days per week you would prefer to work in-person at the office:

• 1 day per week
• 2 days per week
• 3 days per week
• 4 days per week
• I do not prefer a hybrid work schedule.

09


Although the number of required in-person days will be different for each job, if you were required to work an average of 3 in-person days per week, what is the maximum one-way distance you would be willing to commute to the office?

• Fewer than 20 miles
• 20-39 miles
• 40-59 miles
• 60-79 miles
• 80 or more miles
• I am not willing to commute to the office under this schedule.

10


If you are currently working full-time, how many days per week do you telework (i.e., work remotely) in your current job?

• 5 days per week
• 4 days per week
• 3 days per week
• 2 days per week
• 1 day per week
• I do not telework at my current job.

Required Question