INTERMEDIATE CLERK

Job Title

Intermediate Clerk

Job Description

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.

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.

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 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:

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 governmentjobs.com 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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