SENIOR CLERK

Salary : $54,648.00 - $60,912.00 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: R1140N-R
Department: HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTYWIDE EXAMS
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER

R1140N-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 Monday, September 14, 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

What does a Senior Clerk do?

• Answers questions that require searching for and abstracting technical data; provides detailed explanations of laws, policies, and procedures; reviews non-routine applications, calculates and collects variable fees and other amounts due; and refers unusual inquiries to his immediate supervisor.
• Reviews documents for accuracy, validity, and compliance with legal or other requirements where the application of highly specialized knowledge and the resolution of debatable points are required.
• Calculates values, fees, etc., using highly specialized knowledge of policies and procedures for document recording, property assessment, and tax collection.
• Reviews , records, and maintains time records for employees in a given organizational segment of a County department.
• Provides interpretations of County codes, policies and MOU provisions related to payroll where a highly-specialized knowledge of payroll timekeeping practices and application is essential (the more complex interpretations are made by higher-level payroll staff.)
• Reviews the work of others for accuracy and conformity to established procedures.
• Prepares correspondence and reports requiring the application of highly-specialized knowledge and discrimination in the selection of data, or interpretation of laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Operates office machines such as computers or terminals, copiers, scanners, or calculators incidental to the performance of duties.
• Indexes and cross-references records and files.
• Sorts, arranges and files documents; retrieves and issues filed materials.
• Lead a small section or unit with responsibility for assigning and coordinating work performed as needed.

For more information, please review the classification specification:

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify
Three years of office clerical experience, one year of which must have been in a specialized capacity*.

Withhold Information:
No withhold will be allowed for this recruitment. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

Endorsement of County Qualifications:
If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within 7 calendar days from the last day of filing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.

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. Special Requirement Information:
* Specialized clerical capacity means experience performing specialized clerical duties in a defined subject matter area with continuing responsibility for projects, questions, or problems that arise within an area of a program or functional specialty. This requires knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to completing assignments in the program area assigned. Such experience is gained at the level of Los Angeles County's class of , , or higher .

• Examples of specialized capacity office clerical work include: Cultural and Arts; Compliance and Safety; Consulting, Advisory Services; Customer Service; Education Support; Environmental and Sustainability; Financial; Government and Public Administration; Healthcare; Hospitality and Event Management; Human Resources; IT and Technical Support; Legal; Library; Manufacturing and Production; Marketing and Communications; Nonprofit; Public Relations and Media Management; Quality Assurance; Real Estate; Research and Development; Supply Chain and Logistics, or similar industries.
• Acceptable classes for the experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Intermediate Clerk, Intermediate Typist-Clerk, or higher include, but may not be limited to: Account Clerk I; Community Health Worker; Eligibility Worker I; Intermediate Cashier; Invoice Clerk; Ownership Clerk I; Patient Resources Worker; Record System Clerk I; Senior Community Worker I; Sheriff Station Clerk I; Statistical Clerk; Tax Service Clerk I; Transcriber-Typist

Additional Information


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

Examination Content:
This examination will consist of a multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments, weighted 100%, measuring:

• Management Potential
• Working To High-Quality Standards
• Responsibility
• Achievement
• Willingness to Learn
• Accepting Others
• Showing Courtesy
• Working Relationships
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Compliance With Rules and Regulations
• Adapting To Change
• Controlling Emotions
• Working Energetically
• General Problem-Solving Skills

Applicants 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(s) are placed on an eligible 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.

Selective Certification:
In accordance with TITLE 5 - PERSONNEL, APPENDIX 1 (Civil Service Rule 11.03) of the Los Angeles County Code, selective certification may be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training.

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. Add the following email addresses and domains to your list of 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, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

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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. 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.

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

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How many years of office clerical experience do you have?
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 1 year
• At least 1 year, but less than 2 years
• At least 2 years, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

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How many years of office clerical experience do you have in a specialized clerical capacity* ?
* Specialized clerical capacity means experience performing specialized clerical duties in a defined subject matter area with continuing responsibility for projects, questions, or problems that arise within an area of a program or functional specialty.
This requires knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to completing assignments in the program area assigned. Such experience is gained at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Intermediate Clerk, Intermediate Typist-Clerk or higher.
Examples of specialized capacity office clerical work includes: Cultural and Arts; Compliance and Safety; Consulting, Advisory Services; Customer Service; Education Support; Environmental and Sustainability; Financial; Government and Public Administration; Healthcare; Hospitality and Event Management; Human Resources; IT and Technical Support; Legal; Library; Manufacturing and Production; Marketing and Communications; Nonprofit; Public Relations and Media Management; Quality Assurance; Real Estate; Research and Development; Supply Chain and Logistics, or similar industries.
Acceptable classes for the experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Intermediate Clerk, Intermediate Typist-Clerk, or higher include, but may not be limited to: Account Clerk I; Community Health Worker; Eligibility Worker I; Intermediate Cashier; Invoice Clerk; Ownership Clerk I; Patient Resources Worker; Record System Clerk I; Senior Community Worker I; Sheriff Station Clerk I; Tax Service Clerk I; Transcriber-Typist
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 1 year
• 1 year or more

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 in my current job.

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