Clerk

Special Note: The posted salary is the full salary range of the position. The anticipated salary upon hire for new employees in the position will typically start at step one of the eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Housing Authority Personnel Rules. Definition: Provides clerical services to the management staff of a department or housing development. Characteristics of the Class: Positions allocable to this class perform a variety of routine clerical duties requiring a working knowledge of subject matter including office organization, typing, filing, answering telephones, and customer service. Examples Of Essential Functions Acts as receptionist - receiving, screening, directing, and giving out desired information. Type letters, memoranda, reports, and other correspondence. Composes routine letters for approval and signature. Drafts replies to routine correspondence, composes letters and/or memoranda independently or from verbal instructions. Reads and routes incoming correspondence. Assembles data for meetings. Establishes and maintains filing system for correspondence, reports, and other materials. Performs other job related essential functions as required. Minimum Requirements: High school graduations or equivalent. Two (2) years of office clerical experience including office organization and typing. Typing Skill : Ability to type at a rate of fifty-five (55) net stroke words per minute. EXAMINATION Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content. Only the MOST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS will be invited to the testing process, which may include any combination of oral, written and/or performance examination. Applicants must pass each phase of the testing process with a rate of 70% or higher to be placed on the "Certified List". Generation of a Certified List does not mean that there are any vacant and available positions at this time. The Certified List will be available for not less than 6 consecutive calendar months. THE EXAMINATION FOR THIS POSITION WILL OCCUR ON September 1, 2026. REFERRAL PROCESS Only applicants who have been placed on the certified eligibility list will be considered for job openings. Placement on the eligibility list is neither a guarantee of employment, nor is it an implied promise of work. All applicants referred from an eligibility list for selection interview(s) will be considered for the position; however, only the best-qualified applicant(s) may be selected. SELECTION PROCEDURE Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. The application must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Hiring Information All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States. Candidates will start at STEP 1 of an 8 Step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Personnel Rules. Disability Accommodation Testing Accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io no less than 72 hours prior to testing date for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority. Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application. NOTE: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Required Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority. A copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy may be obtained by visiting our website at: HACLA Benefits HACLA Benefits *Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability/Mandatory Life:*Pension Plan:*General Leave/Holidays/PTO:*Additional Optional Benefits: *Temporary Casual/Per-Diem employee are eligible to enroll/receive the following benefits: Note: Temporary casual/per-diem employees are able to work up to 40 hours per week as necessary. Medical/Dental/Vision Plan: HACLA will provide up to 100% of the CalPERS medical premium rate for Los Angeles, San Bernardino & Ventura Counties Kaiser rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable HACLA will provide 100% of basic Dental HMO rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable HACLA will provide 100% basic Vision coverage for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable $250 OPT OUT payment is available for employees with a qualifying health plan outside of the employer network. Employees have the option to choose additional optional insurance such as Dental PPO, Custom Vision, additional medical coverage, and voluntary additional life insurance. HACLA will provide 100% of STD/LTD/Mandatory Life premiums for all eligible employees to maintain the IRS 125 Plan HACLA retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. For Classic members, the pension formula is 2.7% at 55 with members contributing 8% of their wages towards their retirement. For PEPRA members, the pension formula is 2% at 62, with members contributing 7.75% of their wages towards their retirement. CalPERS will make the determination regarding the type of membership for which the eligible employee will qualify. Annual leave accruals vary, depending upon the type of job/position (membership in employee organizational group) and years of service. Length of service increases accrual rates by employee organizational group when service requirements are met. Newly Hired Annual Accruals: At-Will/Non-Represented accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually) Council of Housing Professionals-Management accrual per pay period 4.15 hours (14 days annually) Council of Housing Professionals-Administration accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually) Service Employees International Union (Local 721) accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually) Los Angeles County Building and Construction Trades Council accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually) American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually) 14 Observed Holidays: New Year's Eve; New Years Day; Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday; President's Day; Cesar Chavez Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran’s Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. 12 Floating Holiday hours annually Opportunity to earn up to 160 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible exempt employees as comp time per calendar year. Employees may cash out up to 160 hours of accrued and unused PTO annually. Pre-Tax Deferred Compensation 457 Plan Group term life insurance Flexible Spending Account Options Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Assistance Program Flexible Work Schedules Partial Telework Program Kaiser Medical Insurance - 50% employer covered medical through Kaiser Permanente if working 30 hours or more per week. Paid Sick Time - At least 40 hours or 5 days of sick leave after 90 days of employment. Eligible casual employees may enter as Classic or PEPRA members if qualifying requirements are met. Per-Diem employees are not eligible for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Availability of benefits are dependent upon employment eligibility status with HACLA* 01 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent certification? Yes No 02 Do you have at least two years of office clerical experience including office organization and typing? Yes No Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr