STUDENT WORKER

Student Worker Program 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. For more information about our amazing benefits, please visit us here. What the Student Worker Program is: The Student Worker Program is designed to provide on-the-job training and experience while participants obtain their degree. We will help you to gain experience in building employment skills, establishing a professional network while continuing your education. This is temporary, part-time position, compensated on an hourly as-needed basis for up to 30 hours per week during instructional period. Essential Job Functions: Prepare, from plain and corrected copy and rough draft, or from verbal instructions, such materials as reports, letters, vouchers, receipts, lists, orders, schedules, notices, file cards, statistical data, and certified copies of documents. Wait on the public or acts as receptionist in a small office; answers routine questions of the public, in person or by telephone. Perform all types of filing (alphabetical, numerical, chronological and code), and pulls and charges out file material. Post data, keeps records, and prepares reports in accordance with predetermined forms and procedures. Perform bills, orders, notes, receipts, permits, licenses, etc. Operate various office machines or equipment requiring little specialized training. Collect and deliver correspondence, records, packages, etc. on regular messenger rounds and upon request. Open, sort, time stamp, and route incoming mail; stuffs, seals, stamps, meters, and registers outgoing mail. Search records and files for data. Perform comparing and proofreading of documents. Sort and arrange documents, correspondence or other material. Operate a small telephone console as needed. Take notes as needed. Requirements: Requirements to qualify: Current enrollment in an accredited college, community college, or business college, having academic standing equivalent to at least a freshman in college -OR- current enrollment as a junior or senior in high school. Age: At least 16 years of age. Applicants under 18 years old must present a work permit before starting work. 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: 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. Successful candidates are required to submit the following documents during the hiring process: Proof of Academic Standing regarding the academic level or class level (e.g., Junior, Senior in High School or at least Freshman in accredited college): Acceptable documents include: Official or unofficial transcripts, or A verification letter from the school administration confirming your academic standing (academic class level). Proof of Current Enrollment. Acceptable documents include: A current Class Schedule confirming registration for the current or upcoming semester/quarter, or A letter from the School Administration (on official letterhead) confirming enrollment status, or A student ID card with photograph indicating current enrollment (must display the current term). Proof of Age: Photocopy of Birth Certificate, California I.D. or Driver License. If hired, continued enrollment and attendance in school is required to maintain eligibility for the position. Additional Information: Our Assessment Process: Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent: Examination Content This examination will consist of a multiple-choice assessment(s), weighted 100%, assessing General Problem Solving Skills, Learning Potential, Responsibility, and Customer Focus. Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list. Exam Review MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND /OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 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. Eligibility and Vacancy Information Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the County of Los Angeles 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. 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