SUPERVISING TYPIST-CLERK - Emergency Appointment

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The LA County Department of Human Resources (DHR) has authorized Hiring as an Emergency under Civil Service Rule 13.04 on a limited and temporary basis. This action supports a time-sensitive, Board-directed workforce initiative requiring immediate staffing action to maintain continuity of critical public services. We are looking for qualified and committed individuals to help strengthen the County workforce and ensure residents continue to receive critical support. If you are looking for a new opportunity where your work will make an immediate impact, this may be the role for you. Child Support Services is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Supervising Typist Clerk vacancies. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Supervising Typist-Clerk.

Requirements

Two years of office clerical experience involving typing, one year of which must have been in a specialized or supervisory capacity.
Ability to type at the rate of 40 net words per minute.
Applicants MUST apply FOR THE TYPING TEST WITHIN (7) CALENDAR DAYS FROM SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION ONLINE to the "TYPING TEST - SCORE-BANKING ONLY" announcement bulletin, which will consist of a timed typing test designed to measure speed and accuracy in typing.
Typing performance test results from this examination will be used for the Supervising Typist-Clerk - Emergency Appointment bulletin, which requires proficiency at 40 net words per minute.
A valid California Calss "C" Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Responsibilities

Assesses work, instructs and trains employees in the work to be performed and the order in which it is to be completed and explains changes in departmental rules and procedures.
Reviews work results for accuracy, adequacy and conformity to instructions or prescribed work methods.
Maintains a uniform flow of work by determining priority on requests for information, rush assignments, etc., and shifting personnel to meet emergency conditions.
Prepares performance evaluation reports as the immediate supervisor.
Arranges work schedules, vacations, and holidays; approves time off requests of subordinates; prepares time reports.
Selects employees for particular work assignments and makes recommendations for employment or release of personnel in accordance with varying workloads.
Confers with immediate supervisor regarding work methods, assignment of personnel, personnel needs, and any unusual issues that may arise.
Enforces or assists the immediate supervisor in the enforcement of departmental rules, procedures, policies, and discipline, etc.
Consults with professional and technical personnel on matters affecting the clerical work of the unit, and contacts other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and members of the public for additional information when necessary.
Oversees the use of office supplies and equipment by subordinates and requisitions additional supplies as needed.
Uses other general office equipment as necessary.
Participates in the work of subordinates as needed.
May maintain records of and makes reports on work performed by subordinates.
May compose, type, and edit correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other documents.
May estimate monetary amounts due and collect fees; may reconcile negotiable items.