OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY SERVICES REGISTRY PROGRAM) (Non-Competitive)

OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY SERVICES REGISTRY PROGRAM) (Non-Competitive)

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

R1137E-R

Department

HUMAN RESOURCES TALENT SOLUTIONS

Opening Date

08/18/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

R1137E-R

FIRST DAY OF FILING

The application filing period will begin on TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 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.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from anyone.

SALARY

$25.00 hourly

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: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

TEMPORARY SERVICES REGISTRY PROGRAM:

The Temporary Services Registry Program supports the Board of Supervisors recently enacted Local and Target Worker Hire Policy. This policy utilizes local residents served and tracked by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and Workforce Development Board Programs. This includes, but is not limited to, Veterans and their families, current or former foster youth, people experiencing homelessness, low-income, those with history of involvement with the Criminal Justice System and those without a high school diploma or GED.

Registry employees will be used to assist County Departments with clerical and office support during workload peaks, or when a County department has a need for additional support. The length of an assignment can vary. Program participation is limited up to two years.

Essential Job Functions

What will I do as an Office Support Assistant?

• Process requests for supplies, service orders, invoices, timesheets and routine reports annually or by utilizing electronic systems.

• Maintain a variety of documents, records and logs by sorting, filing, photocopying, searching, verifying, and tracking information.

• Provide information and referral by answering routine questions and/or routes inquiries to appropriate office.

• Perform data entry to update and record statistical information.

• Perform mathematical computations including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing accurately.

• Maintain inventory and prepare supply requisitions as needed.

• Arrange for meetings by coordinating calendars, distributing agenda material and reserving conference rooms.

• Operate office equipment, such as: computer, 10-key adding machine, typewriter, facsimile machine, photocopier, postage meter, etc.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

A certificate* of completion from one of the following Los Angeles County Job Services or Work Readiness Job Training Programs:

• Department of Economic Opportunity Work Readiness Job Program
• Department of Mental Health's South Bay Mental Health (SA-4 Peer Resource Center) Work Readiness Job Training Program
• Department of Public Social Services GAIN or GROW/START Job Services Training Program
• Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services Job or Work Readiness Training Program
• Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Job or Work Readiness Training Programs.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:

No withhold will be allowed. Required certification must have been completed at the time of filing.

LICENSE REQUIRED:

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 II - 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:

• In order to meet the requirements, you MUST attach a certificate of completion from a Los Angeles County Job Services or Work Readiness Job Training Program at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online. Please submit documentation to KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. If you completed a qualifying program but do not have your certificate, please contact the program directly to obtain a copy. If we are unable to verify your qualifications because a certificate is not provided, you may be disqualified.

A certificate* of completion from one of the following Los Angeles County Job Services or Work Readiness Job Training Programs:

• Department of Economic Opportunity (e.g., Careers for a Cause (C4C) Program, Americas Job Center of California (AJCC))
• Department of Mental Health's South Bay Mental Health Center Job or Work Readiness Training Program (e.g., Service Area (SA) - 4 Peer Resource Center Work Readiness Training)
• Department of Public Social Services GAIN or GROW Job Readiness Training Programs (e.g., Focus 360 (Formerly GAIN Job Club/Flex Job Club), Blueprint for Workplace Success Programs, Cell-ED Certificate (formerly GROW))
• Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services Job or Work Readiness Training Program
• Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Job or Work Readiness Training Program (e.g., START Job Readiness Training (formerly GROW), GAIN Job Readiness Training)

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of a multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 100%, measuring:

• Learning Potential
• Responsibility
• Customer Focus

You will need to receive a score of 70% or higher to proceed with being placed on the list. Since this opportunity is a noncompetitive, pursuant to CSR 8.02, those who achieve a passing score will be placed on the list without indication of relative standing. Candidates entitled to veteran's credit will be placed ahead of candidates who are not. For information on veteran's credit, please review the Employment Information section of this job posting. This list will be used to fill vacancies, as they occur.

Important Note: You will also be asked to complete the Life Experiences assessment for research purposes only. Your responses will not be used to evaluate your qualifications or affect your score in this recruitment. Although your participation will not impact your examination results, we encourage you to complete the assessment. Your responses will help us improve our examination process for future recruitments.

This opportunity is considered noncompetitive, meaning you will only need to meet the requirements and pass a qualifying assessment. If you do, we will put you on a register with everyone who qualifies. Candidates entitled to veterans credit will be placed ahead of candidates who are not entitled to veterans credit. For information on veterans credit, please review the Employment Information section of this job posting. This register will be used to fill vacancies as they occur.

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 scores cannot be given over the telephone.

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 https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests/. You can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at https://lacounty.attract.neogov.com/la-county-online-assessments-prep-series for information about common online assessment types, sample questions, and test-taking tips.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:

Applicants will be placed on a list of eligible candidates without indication of relative standing in the examination for a period of 12 months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veterans credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteran's credit.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any

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. 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.

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 applicants 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.

• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com
• KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov
• CLovell@hr.lacounty.gov

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.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

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. The Department of Human Resources is 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 ACCOMMODATIONS:

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.

Testing Accommodations Coordinator Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov

Testing Accommodations Coordinator Phone: (213) 441-3150

Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Program Contact Name: TempLA

Program Contact Phone: (213) 974-2382

Program Contact Email: TempLA@hr.lacounty.gov

Department Contact Name: Kat Macaranas

Department Contact Phone: (213) 433-3637

Department Contact Email: KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov

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: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

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: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

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 http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

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: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

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Many important notifications such as test invitations and other special information are only communicated via e-mail. 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. Moreover, please add KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov, CLovell@hr.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, noreply@proctoru.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being blocked or filtered as spam/junk email from your email provider. The County of Los Angeles will not consider allegations of not receiving the email notifications as an acceptable reason to authorize a reschedule or late exam administration.

• I understand the above information and instructions.

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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 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 as 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.

• I understand the above information and instructions.

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Have you participated in Los Angeles Countys Job Services or Work Readiness Job Training Programs?

• I never participated/enrolled in a program.
• I previously participated/enrolled but did not obtain a Certification of Completion before discontinuing the program.
• I participated and obtained a Certificate of Completion in one or more programs.

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Which department are you obtaining or have obtained a Los Angeles County Job Services or Work Readiness Job Training Program Certificate of Completion from?

• Department of Economic Opportunity (e.g., Careers for a Cause (C4C) Program, Americas Job Center of California (AJCC))
• Department of Mental Healths South Bay Mental Health Center Job or Work Readiness Training Program (e.g., Service Area (SA) - 4 Peer Resource Center Work Readiness Training)
• Department of Public Social Services GAIN or GROW Job Readiness Training Programs (e.g., Focus 360 (Formerly GAIN Job Club/Flex Job Club), Blueprint for Workplace Success Programs, Cell-ED Certificate (formerly GROW))
• Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (formerly known as Community and Senior Services) Job or Work Readiness Training Program
• Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Job or Work Readiness Training Program (e.g., START Job Readiness Training (formerly GROW), GAIN Job Readiness Training)
• I have not obtained a Certificate of Completion from any of the programs listed above and am not currently participating in or enrolled in one.

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In order to meet the requirements, you must include a legible copy of your Los Angeles County Job Services or Work Readiness Job Training Program Certificate of Completion with your application at the time of filing, or email it to KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. If you completed a qualifying program but do not have your certificate, please contact the program directly to obtain a copy. If we are unable to verify your qualifications because a certificate is not provided, you may be disqualified.

• I understand the instructions above and have attached a legible copy of my certificate to my application.
• I understand the instructions above and will email a legible copy of my certificate to KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.
• I completed a qualifying program but will not be able to provide a copy of my certificate. I understand that if my qualifications cannot be verified, I may be disqualified.
• Not applicable. I did not participate in or complete a qualifying Los Angeles County Job Services or Work Readiness Job Training Program.

Required Question

Employer County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website http://hr.lacounty.gov