STUDENT WORKER

Salary: $25.00 Hourly
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: R8242Q-R
Department: HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTYWIDE EXAMS
Opening Date: 07/13/2026


Position/Program Information
Exam Number

R8242Q-R
Type of Recruitment

We welcome applications from anyone.
When to Apply

The application filing period will begin on July 14, 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.
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

What will I do as a Student Worker?

• 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:

In order to receive credit for school enrollment, you must include a legible copy of the required document(s) listed below. Submit proof by uploading the document(s) as attachments at the time of filing or by e-mail to within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

Required Documents:

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

1. 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).

2. 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).

3. 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.
• 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


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. 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.

• View email address on click.appcast.io

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 governmentjobs.com 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.

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, e-mail and Password: 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.
It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
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 race. 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, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Do you have any questions? Please contact us using the following information:

Exam Number: R8242Q-R
Testing Accommodation Coordinator Email: View email address on click.appcast.io
Teletype Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io
California Relay Services Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io
Department Contact Name: Diana Grigoryan or Bruce Green
Department Contact Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io
Department Contact Email:
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:
Revised September 2025
For detailed information, please click
01


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 ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• Yes, I understand the above information and instructions

02


Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Moreover, please add View email address on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, and View email address on click.appcast.io to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component

• Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

03


Candidates reporting to meet the requirements will receive an assessment link. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date the list is created.

• Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

04


Are you currently enrolled in an accredited college, community college, or business college, having academic standing equivalent to at least a freshman in college -OR currently enrolled as a junior or senior in high school?

• Yes
• No

05


Are you at least 16 years of age?
Applicants under 18 years of age must present a work permit before starting work.

• Yes
• No

06


In order to receive credit for school enrollment, you must include a legible copy of the required document(s) listed below. Submit proof by uploading the document(s) as attachments at the time of filing or by e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.


Required documents

1. 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).
  2. 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).
  3. Proof of Age. Acceptable documents include:
• Photocopy of Birth Certificate, California I.D. or Driver License.

• Yes, and I have attached the required document(s) to the application.
• Yes, and I will send the required document(s) by e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io within seven (7) calendar days.
• No, I am not currently enrolled 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.

07


If you are currently enrolled in at least the freshmen year of college or university, what is your major or area of study?

This question is intended only to collect data from individuals currently enrolled in at least the freshman year of college or university. Your response will not be used to determine whether you qualify for this position. If you are not currently enrolled in at least the freshman year of college or university or if you're not sure of your major or area of study, please enter N/A.
Required Question