Position/Program InformationEXAM NUMBERE9312EFILING DATESAUGUST 31, 2015UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE METAND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.TYPE OF RECRUITMENTOPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITYREBULLETIN INFORMATION:THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.
PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED WITHIN THE LAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS, DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY, BUT MAY SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING.DEFINITION:Election Assistant: Assist in elections activities of the Department of Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:Positions allocable to this entry level class receive supervision from higher level election assistants and perform a variety of routine work such as receiving, inspecting, recording and storing voted ballot cards, providing voter information and registration materials, and explaining polling place operations and election processes to the public.
Essential Job Functions* Receives, opens, and processes voted ballot card boxes from different precinct locations.* Checks ballot card envelopes for write in votes and determines if vote is valid according to election laws and regulations and tallies the votes.* Checks ballot cards for extraneous material or chads that would inhibit processing by computer and removes material.* Refers problems to supervisor.* Performs a variety of clerical duties related to elections process such as mailing election materials, checking, listing, and packing sample ballots.* Performing basic clerical functions such as typing, proofreading, data entry, filing, and/or servicing customers by phone, in person, or via email.RequirementsSELECTION REQUIREMENTS:Three (3) months of work experience in election related activities.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 IV
– Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.Additional InformationEXAMINATION CONTENTThis is a noncompetitive examination.
This examination is intended to merely qualify applicants.
Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination.Notice of Result for this examination will be sent electronically to candidates upon promulgation of the eligible register.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATIONApplicants will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
The names of candidates will be placed on the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation.Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination.
The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate register, except that a person without veteran’s credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to veteran’s credit.NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY 12 MONTHS.SPECIAL INFORMATIONAppointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCEBefore a final appointment is made to this position, candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingerprinting.
An individual may be withheld from appointment, if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied.
Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights.
Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification.
Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to: felony convictions, certain job-related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g., 3 or more moving violations within the past 2 years, failure to appear, at-fault accidents, and driving under the influence), illegal use of certain controlled substances and/or poor employment history.VACANCY INFORMATIONThe resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
The eligible register will be used for temporary employment only.SELECTIVE CERTIFICATIONIn 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 under the following functional areas:Bilingual ProficiencyCandidates whose applications indicate bilingual proficiency in one of the following languages besides English: Armenian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Farsi, Russian, Khmer, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese, or other languages as required.Specific skills or experience of the specialized functional areas may be the subject of the departmental hiring interview.AVAILABLE SHIFTAppointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATIONApplications must be filed online only.
We must receive your application and additional documents, if any, by 5:00 pm, PST, by the last day of filing.
All required documents must be submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.
Any missing required documents not submitted by the deadline will result in your application being rejected as incomplete.
Note: If you are unable to attach required documents, you may email them to hrrecruitment@rrcc.lacounty.gov .
Please ensure to reference your full name, the examination title and number on the subject of your email.
Applications submitted by U.S.
Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” tab for this posting.
You can also track the status of your application using this website.All information is subject to verification.
We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made.
Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.Fill out your application and supplemental questions completely.
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements.
Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.
For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned.
If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.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’s or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922ADA Coordinator Phone: (562) 462-3399Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2922Department Contact Name: Yazmin AquinoDepartment Contact Phone: (562) 462-3399Department Contact Email: hrrecruitment@rrcc.lacounty.gov