WELFARE FRAUD INVESTIGATOR TRAINEE

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　　WELFARE FRAUD INVESTIGATOR TRAINEE

　　Salary

　　$56,429.52 - $76,049.52 Annually

　　Location

　　Los Angeles County, CA

　　Job Type

　　Full time

　　Job Number

　　49151I

　　Department

　　PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/26/2024 4:59 PM Pacific

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Position/Program Information

　　FILING DATES:

　　Applications will be accepted starting Monday, January 22, 2024, 8:00 a.m., PT through Friday, January 26, 2024, 4:59 p.m., PT.

　　EXAM NUMBER:

　　49151I

　　TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

　　Open Competitive Opportunity

　　APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BY THE LAST DATE OF FILING

　　DEFINITION:

　　Participates as a trainee in a program to learn the techniques of welfare fraud investigation.

　　CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

　　Positions allocable to this class report to a Supervising Welfare Fraud Investigator and provide incumbents with intensive formal and on-the-job training in investigating allegations of criminal welfare fraud including collecting and evaluating evidence, determining violations of welfare laws and regulations, preparing requests for criminal complaints, and assisting in the prosecution of cases. Incumbents must demonstrate ability to learn and interpret laws and regulations, to perform field investigations, to write clear and concise reports, and to establish and maintain effective public relations.

　　Incumbents in this class are required to serve a one-year probationary period. Successful completion of the Specialized Investigator's Basic Course will be required before final appointment.

　　Essential Job Functions

　　Receives on-the-job training and earns practical hands-on experience in the techniques and procedures required to:

　　Analyze and evaluate information and/or allegations of welfare fraud.

　　Develop and implement an appropriate investigation plan based on information received.

　　Discuss allegations of suspected welfare fraud with eligibility and social work staff to explain findings and to identify facts.

　　Interview employers, neighbors, and other possible witnesses, and assists in conduct ing surveillance and make use of related community resources to obtain information concerning employment, living arrangements, and other matters concerning suspected welfare fraud.

　　Make unscheduled home visits to determine if current living arrangements violate welfare regulations.

　　Make referrals of suspected child abuse and/or neglect or elder abuse to the appropriate agency.

　　Interview suspects to obtain information regarding allegations.

　　Review computation of fraudulent overpayments for accuracy and correct application of regulations; arrange for restitution of fraudulent overpayments.

　　Analyze investigative findings to determine whether evidence warrants referral to the District Attorney for consideration for filling a criminal complaint; prepare investigative written summaries and assist attorneys assigned to cases in criminal prosecutions; testify in court as to conduct of investigation and/or methods of evidence collection.

　　Requirements

　　MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

　　Option 1: One year of experience as an Eligibility Supervisor* for the County of Los Angeles.

　　Option 2:Three years of experience as an Eligibility Worker II** for the County of Los Angeles.

　　Option 3: One year of governmental law enforcement experience for a police or criminal investigation agency.

　　Option 4: One year of experience performing field investigations of alleged welfare fraud for a governmental organization.

　　Option 5: An Associate of Arts degree or higher degree* from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Police Science, Administration of Justice, or a related field.

　　Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part time experience is credited on a part time ratio, such as 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience.

　　SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

　　*In order to qualify under Option 1, you must have held the payroll title of Eligibility Supervisor for the required period of time within the service of the County of Los Angeles.

　　**In order to qualify under Option 2, you must have held the payroll title of Eligibility Worker II for the required period of time within the service of the County of Los Angeles.

　　*In order to qualify under Option 5, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, official letter, evaluation report of a transcript, or a certificate of completion with your application or within ten (10) calendar days from application submission. Official transcript and official letter are defined as transcript or letter that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted which may result in your application being rejected. An evaluation report of a transcript is defined as a report issued by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by the NACES or the AICE of the United States. A transcript submitted that is expressed in a language other than English will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

　　OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

　　All candidates considered for appointment will undergo a background check to ensure that they are Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission eligible under section 1029 in the link below. Candidates must meet the qualifications for designation as a Peace Officer set forth in the California Government Code 1031. Please visit the link below for California Code 1031:https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&division=4.&title=1.?=&chapter=1.&article=2

　　As a condition of employment as Welfare Fraud Investigator, all persons appointed on or after January 1, 2001, are required by law (AB 2059) to attend and successfully complete aSpecialized Investigator Basic Course (SIBC)approved by the POST Commission within one year of appointment. The SIBC is a 16-week Police Academy course that is very intensive and demanding (both physically and academically). During the SIBC, individuals must demonstrate proficiency in law enforcement related academics and the use of firearms.Welfare Fraud Investigator Trainees who do not complete the SIBC will either be restored to their previously held permanent (retain) position, nearest equivalent position, or released from employment if they are newly hired employees.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 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.

　　ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Experience gained in a position performing similar kinds of work which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the higher-level position will be accepted. Experience claimed will be verified and evaluated to determine if the type, level or length of experience is qualifying. Applicants must supply sufficient information for this evaluation to be made. Applicants claiming such experience in County service must present, within ten (10) calendar days of filing, written proof of this experience in a Verification of Experience Letter (VOEL) signed and approved by their Departmental Human Resources Manager or authorized representative. Credit will only be given for out-of-class experience to meet the minimum requirements only.

　　Additional Information

　　IMPORTANT NOTES:

　　Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

　　FALSIFICATION of any information may result inDISQUALIFICATION.

　　UtilizingVERBIAGE from the Class Specification and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may beDISQUALIFIED.

　　EXAMINATION CONTENT:

　　The examination will consist of multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s),weighted 100%,measuring the following areas:

　　Written Expression

　　Data Analysis & Decision Making (including Mathematical Ability)

　　Reading Comprehension

　　Learning Potential

　　Responsibility

　　Customer Focus

　　Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements, and achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the Eligible List.

　　Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address.. Please add [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], and the domains dpss.lacounty.gov, hr.lacounty.gov and governmentjobs.com to your list of approved email senders to prevent our email notifications from being blocked or filtered as spam/junk/clutter email. 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 re-scheduling of a test component.

　　Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

　　Notice of Non-acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent via e-mail or USPS, depending on your chosen method of contact in the supplemental questionnaire. Test scores cannot be given over the phone.

　　MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

　　TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:

　　Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination.

　　This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred.

　　TEST PREPARATION:

　　Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.

　　An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website athttp://hr.lacounty.gov/. Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.

　　Additional practice tests are available athttps://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests.

　　ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

　　The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

　　SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION LISTS:

　　Selective certification lists may be prepared for the following language specialties: AMESLAN, Arabic, Armenian, Cambodian, Cantonese, Farsi, Korean, Lao, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. The Department may also prepare selective certification lists by service areas.

　　Candidates who wish to have their names placed on a selective language certification list must indicate their foreign language on the application and pass a qualifying language proficiency test on their ability to speak, read, and write English and the specialty language.

　　VACANCY INFORMATION:

　　The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Social Services offices located throughout Los Angeles County.

　　PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

　　APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

　　Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty.

　　Applicants must submit all applicable documents to be considered (diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes can be uploaded as attachments to the application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application.

　　Documents not submitted with the application may be emailed to [email protected] but must be receivedwithin ten (10) calendar days of filing. All emails must clearly identify the applicant's name and the subject line must include the exam name,Welfare Fraud Investigator Traineeand exam number,49151I.

　　Acceptance of your application depends on whether you clearly show that you meet the Minimum Requirement. Fill out the online application completely and correctly in order to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirement will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and disqualification. All information supplied is subject to verification. APPLICATIONS MAY BE REJECTED AT ANY STAGE OF THE SELECTION PROCESS. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

　　PLEASE REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY PRIOR TO CLICKING THE "SUBMIT" BUTTON

　　FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:

　　The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction historyunless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

　　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 Public Social Services 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.

　　SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

　　Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes.

　　Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

　　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 AND PASSWORD:

　　All applicants must file their application online 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 and is subject to disqualification for this examination.

　　Questions regarding this posting may be emailed, with the exam name,Welfare Fraud Investigator Trainee and exam number,49151Iin the subject line, [email protected].

　　TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS AND COORDINATOR CONTACT INFORMATION:

　　If you need an accommodation to take an assessment/test, please contact the following respective ADA/Testing Accommodations Coordinators :

　　For written test: Lassandra Hill at (562) 551-3384 [email protected]

　　For online assessments:[email protected]

　　The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving though the process.

　　Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

　　California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

　　DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:

　　Department Primary Contact: Adam Valdivia at (562) 566-7537

　　Department Contact Email:[email protected]

　　For more information on Employment Information, please click on the link below:

　　http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf

　　COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

　　Employment Information

　　Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

　　Your Responsibilities:

　　1.Completing Your Application:

　　a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

　　b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.

　　c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

　　d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.

　　2.Requirements on Job Posting:

　　a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time.

　　b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual over age 40.

　　c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.

　　3.Application Deadline: All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed.

　　4.Change of Name or Address: To change personal information such as your name or address, log into your profile onwww.governmentjobs.comand make the necessary change. This can be done at any time.

　　5.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy:

　　a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation may be subject to verification as allowable with State and Federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential.

　　Disclaimer: The County of Los Angeles is not responsible or in any way liable for any computer hardware or software malfunction which may affect the employment application or the application selection process.

　　You assume all responsibility and risk for the use of this system and the Internet generally. This system and the information provided on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. No advice or information given by the County of Los Angeles or its respective employees shall modify the foregoing or create any warranty.

　　The County of Los Angeles expressly disclaims any warranty that the information on this system or on the Internet generally will be uninterruptible or error free or that any information, software or other material accessible from the system is free of viruses or other harmful components. You shall have no recourse against the County of Los Angeles as the system provider for any alleged or actual infringement of any proprietary rights a user may have in anything posted or retrieved on our system.

　　The County of Los Angeles shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of this system or with the delay or inability to use it (or any linked sites), or for any information obtained through this system, or otherwise arising out of the use of this system, the Internet generally or on any other basis.

　　NOTE: Your application is submitted using Secure Encryption to ensure the privacy of all information you transmit over the Internet.

　　By accepting the Use Disclaimer set forth here, you agree to all of the above terms and further agree to use this Online Job Employment Application System only for the submission of bona fide employment applications to the County of Los Angeles. Any other use of this Online Job Employment Application System, including without limitation any copying, downloading, translating, decompiling, or reverse engineering of the system, data, or related software, shall be a violation of the Use Disclaimer.

　　Test Preparation: Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/. Additional resources may be listed on the job posting. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

　　Veteran’s Credit: In all open competitive examinations, a veteran’s credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit.

　　A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.

　　This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran’s credit. More information available at:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/

　　Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information available at:http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdfand http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC EResourceGuide.pdf

　　Background Check: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

　　Career Planning: 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 athttps://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov/#/.

　　Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a “new member” of the County’s defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) – unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.

　　Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

　　Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with courtordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.

　　Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the websitewww.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.

　　Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.

　　The California Fair Employment and Housing Act(Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) and the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) prohibits employment discrimination based on race or color; religion; national origin or ancestry, physical disability; mental disability or medical condition; marital status; sex or sexual orientation; age, with respect to persons over the age of 40; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

　　COVID-19 VACCINATION: Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

　　Updated April 2023

　　For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

　　01

　　The response you provide on supplemental question 1 is VOLUNTARY. The information provided will have NO IMPACT on your application, nor will it be used to determine your eligibility to participate in this or any future examination. This information will be used by the County for statistical purposes to enhance its homeless service programs. Have you experienced any of the following homelessness or insecure housing situation(s) within the last two (2) years?

　　Lived in car

　　Lived in park

　　Stayed in a makeshift structure on the street or sidewalk

　　Stayed in an abandoned building

　　Stayed in a campground

　　Resided in an emergency shelter

　　Stayed in a hotel or motel

　　Stayed with friends or family members

　　Other

　　No, I have not experienced homelessness or an insecure housing situation.

　　02

　　Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please [email protected],[email protected],[email protected],[email protected],[email protected],[email protected] the domainsdpss.lacounty.govandhr.lacounty.govto your list of approved email senders to prevent our email notifications from being blocked or 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.

　　I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above instructions.

　　03

　　You may elect to receive application status and final test results notifications via email or via USPS mail. Please note that USPS mail may take up to 14 business days for delivery. All other notifications, such as test invitation and other applicable special information, are communicated exclusively via email. How would you like to receive application status and final test results notifications?

　　Email

　　USPS

　　04

　　The responses you provide on supplemental questions5and7will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Please note that 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. All questions marked by an asterisk are mandatory.

　　I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above instructions.

　　05

　　If the experience gained was due to performing duties outside of your previous or current payroll title, please attach/upload approved Verification of Experience Letter(s) (VOEL) to support your claim and provide the following information:

　　Payroll Title:

　　Department:

　　Out-of-Class Assignment:

　　Dates of Employment:FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr)

　　Total Number of Years and/or Months of Experience:

　　Detailed Description of Job Duties Performed:

　　If you do not have out-of-class experience that meets the Selection Requirements, please write "DOES NOT APPLY".

　　06

　　Did you attach a copy of your official transcript, diploma, Verification of Experience Letter(s), or other applicable document?

　　Yes, I have attached all necessary documents.

　　No, It is not applicable

　　I will email the document(s) within ten (10) calendar days to [email protected].

　　07

　　Did you fill out the online application completely and correctly outlining any and all related education, training, and job experience in the Work Experience section of the application? Note: For each job and/or position held, you must provide the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and a detailed description of work performed. Positions and/or experience grouped together will not be accepted as sufficient work experience as each position held and experience gained must be outlined separately. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title. Work experience information provided in the supplemental questions portion of the application will not be referenced to qualify you for the exam.

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　Selective certification lists may be prepared for the following language specialties: AMESLAN, Arabic, Armenian, Cambodian, Cantonese, Farsi, Korean, Lao, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. Candidates who wish to have their names placed on a selective language certification list must indicate their foreign language by responding to supplemental questions9through13and pass a qualifying language proficiency test on their ability to speak, read and write English and the specialty language.

　　I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above instructions.

　　09

　　Do you know American Sign Language?

　　Yes

　　No

　　10

　　Are you proficient in WRITING any of the following languages?

　　Arabic

　　Armenian

　　Cambodian

　　Cantonese

　　Farsi

　　Korean

　　Lao

　　Mandarin

　　Russian

　　Spanish

　　Tagalog

　　Vietnamese

　　I am not proficient in WRITING any of the above languages.

　　11

　　Are you proficient in READING any of the following languages?

　　Arabic

　　Armenian

　　Cambodian

　　Cantonese

　　Farsi

　　Korean

　　Lao

　　Mandarin

　　Russian

　　Spanish

　　Tagalog

　　Vietnamese

　　I am not proficient in READING any of the above languages.

　　12

　　Are you proficient in SPEAKING any of the following languages?

　　Arabic

　　Armenian

　　Cambodian

　　Cantonese

　　Farsi

　　Korean

　　Lao

　　Mandarin

　　Russian

　　Spanish

　　Tagalog

　　Vietnamese

　　I am not proficient in SPEAKING any of the above languages.

　　13

　　Do you have a Language Proficiency Certificate issued by the County of Los Angeles, that indicates that you are proficient in READING, WRITING, and SPEAKING another language? (If yes, a copy must be attached to this application.)

　　Yes, I attached a copy.

　　No, I do not have a language proficiency card.

　　I will email the document within ten (10) calendar days to [email protected].

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