CAREER DEVELOPMENT INTERN, HEAVY MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT INTERN, HEAVY MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

Salary

$48,024.00 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

R8250P-R

Department

HUMAN RESOURCES TALENT SOLUTIONS

Opening Date

08/17/2021

• Description

• Benefits

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

R8250P-R

FIRST DAY OF FILING

August 18, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. (PT)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service

are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

FILING TYPE

Open Continuous

DEFINITION

Participates in a structured on-the-job training assignment in preparation for successful progression into a specific occupational field.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

Positions allocable to this class typically report to an assigned supervisor and/or mentor and receive both technical job training and guidance on workplace behavior, competencies, individual responsibilities, and development of occupational skill sets. Career Development Interns are assigned to assist in information technology/technical support on training assignments of typically 12 to 24 months which may vary in duration based on individual training requirements. During training, incumbents are expected to develop and demonstrate progressively increasing skills and independence of action as they gain experience and proficiency in their occupation. Career Development Intern assignments may be made on any shift in County departments having 24-hour responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

In a training capacity and under supervision, participates in entry-level work in one of a variety of job assignments. These assignments may require incumbents to frequently lift objects over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces.

• Assists in the repair and maintenance of roads, flood control channels, sewers, easements, sidewalks, and other publicly maintained properties.

• Assists skilled warehouse workers in warehouses and loading docks and in the loading and delivery of heavy and/or bulky supplies and material.

• Assists food service workers in the provision of scheduled meal service at County institutions including custody facilities.

• Assists grounds maintenance personnel in the maintenance of County Parks, golf courses, and the grounds of County buildings, hospitals, and other facilities.

• Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites as needed and may be trained in the safe operation of and be assigned to operate power equipment such as forklifts.

Requirements

SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:

Foster Youth Program – Current enrollment in, completion of, or current or past eligibility for the Department of Children and Family Services' Independent Living Program and/or Probation Department's Independent Living Program (ILP).

County Youth Bridges Opportunity Program* – Identification as an At-Risk Youth by a County of Los Angeles authorized department, other local, State, or Federal agencies or schools; or by a bona fide non-profit organization whose mission includes fostering or enhancement of employment opportunities for at risk youth.

Homeless Hiring Program* – Individuals, who are homeless or formerly homeless as verified by bona fide participating agencies through the Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS), or have a Certificate of Completion from the Department of Public Social Services' or WDACS' Los Angeles County Job Services' Job or Work Readiness Training Programs.

Disability Hiring Program* – Must possess an Individuals Facing Barriers to Employment Program certificate from the State Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). In order to receive a certificate, an individual must meet the following DOR criteria:

• Has a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that limits one or more major life activities;

• Has a record of history of such impairment or disability; or

• Is regarded as having such an impairment or disability.

(Applicants interested in obtaining the Department of Rehabilitation certification should contact Justin Hart at 213-736-3907 orJustin.Hart@dor.ca.govprior to a visit to their office).

Note: Some examinations may require applicants to meet specific age limitations at time of appointment.

LICENSE

Some positions in this classification, depending upon assignment, require possession of a valid California Class C Driver License to perform job related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions would be required to show proof of a driver license before appointment.

PHYSICAL CLASS

4 - Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.

Career Development Interns who perform arduous physical tasks as described in the Essential Job Functions will be required to pass a Class 4 - Arduous physical examination.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

*In order to receive credit for the specialty program(s), you must attach proof of participation at the time of filing orwithin fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required document(s), you must email toLburton@hr.lacounty.gov. Please include the exam number and exam title. Please see below for more information:

County Youth Bridges Opportunity Program - applicants will be required to upload a copy of verification of participation issued by County of Los Angeles authorized department, other local, State, or Federal Agencies or schools; or by a bona fide non-profit organization as verified by County of Los Angeles whose mission includes fostering or enhancement of employment opportunities for At-Risk Youth.

Homeless Hiring Program - applicants will be required to upload a copy of verification of participation issued by a bona fide participating agencies through WDACS whose mission includes fostering or enhancement of employment opportunities for Homeless or copy of certificate of completion from the Department of Public Social Services' or WDACS' Los Angeles Job Services' Job or Work Readiness Training Programs.

Disability Hiring Program - applicants will be required to upload a copy of certificate of Individuals Facing Barriers to Employment Program issued by DOR.

Applicants who have been previously appointed as a Career Development Intern, Heavy Maintenance and Operational Support for more than 18 accumulative months will not be accepted.

Candidates under 18 must present a work permit at the time of appointment. Incumbents in positions that require driving must be at least 18 years of age. Some positions may require applicants to meet specific age limitations at time of appointment.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This examination will consist of a multiple choice test weighted 100% covering:

• Safety Orientation

• Achievement

• Teamwork

• Responsibility

• Working with Information

• Numerical Calculation

MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Applicants must meet the Specialty Requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the Eligible Register.

Multiple choice test scores cannot be given over the telephone.

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 you 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 online practice tests are available athttps://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests (https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en-us/practice-tests) /.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

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

Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.

VACANCY INFORMATION

The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies in various Departments in the County of Los Angeles as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application from August 18, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until needs of the service are met. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. All applications must be receivedbefore5 p.m. (PT) on the last day of filing.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the time & date 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 ongovernmentjobs.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.

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this web site.

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 completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet theSpecialty 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, and description of work performed. 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 theirownuser ID and password. Using a family member's 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.

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 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 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.

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 follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.

COVID-19 Vaccination All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will 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.

Testing Accommodation

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, let us know by contacting the Testing Accommodation Coordinator atTestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov. You will be required to complete theRequest for Reasonable Accommodation form (https://hr.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Request-for-Reasonable-Accommodation-Form.pdf) as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.

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Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone:(800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone:(800) 897-0077

California Relay Services Phone:(800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Lowell Burton

Department Contact Phone:(213) 351-2942

Department Contact Email: Lburton@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 athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

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

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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 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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  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 Lburton@hr.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, noreply@proctoru.com, and donotreply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being 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 understand the above information and instructions.

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  Please choose the answer that best describes your eligibility for the Department of Children and Family Services' and/or Probation Departments'Independent Living Program. Information regarding the ILP program can be found at:http://www.ilponline.org/Resources/Details on eligibility for the ILP program can be found at:http://www.ilponline.org/Eligibility/

• Have never been enrolled

• Currently or previously eligible

• Currently enrolled

• Completed program

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  Are you a client of County of Los Angeles authorized department, other local, State, or Federal Agencies or schools; or by a bona fide non-profit organization whose mission includes fostering or enhancement of employment opportunities forAt-Risk Youth?If yes, please upload a copy of verification of participation issued by County of Los Angeles authorized department, other local, State, or Federal Agencies or schools; or by a bona fide non-profit organization as verified by County of Los Angeles whose mission includes fostering or enhancement of employment opportunities for At-Risk Youth.In order to receive credit for the specialty program, you must attach proof of participation at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required document(s), you must email to Lburton@hr.lacounty.gov. Please include the exam number and exam title.

• Yes

• No

  05

  Are you a client of a bona fide participating program through an American Job Center of California/Workforce Development Aging and Community Services (WDACS) or other organization whose mission includes fostering or enhancement of employment opportunities forHomeless; ORhave a Certificate of Completion from the Department of Public Social Services' or Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services' (WDACS) Los Angeles County Job Services' Job or Work Readiness Training Programs?If yes, please upload a copy of verification of participation issued by a bona fide participating agencies through WDACS whose mission includes fostering or enhancement of employment opportunities for Homeless or copy of certificate of completion from the Department of Public Social Services' or WDACS' Los Angeles Job Services' Job or Work Readiness Training Programs.In order to receive credit for the specialty program, you must attach proof of participation at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required document(s), you must email to Lburton@hr.lacounty.gov. Please include the exam number and exam title.

• Yes

• No

  06

  Do you possess a certificate ofIndividuals Facing Barriers to Employment Program from Department of Rehabilitation?If yes, please upload a copy of certificate of Individuals Facing Barriers to Employment Program.In order to receive credit for the specialty program, you must attach proof of participation at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required document(s), you must email to Lburton@hr.lacounty.gov. Please include the exam number and exam title.

• Yes

• No

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  Please indicate if you are currently holding or have held previously the position of County of Los Angeles Career Development Intern, Heavy Maintenance and Operational Support.

• Never been appointed to the position of County of Los Angeles Career Development Intern, Heavy Maintenance and Operational Support.

• Less than 18 months have held previously the position of Career Development Intern, Heavy Maintenance and Operational Support.

• More than 18 months have held the position of Career Development Intern, Heavy Maintenance and Operational Support.

• Currently holding the position of Career Development Intern, Heavy Maintenance and Operational Support.

  08

  Besides employment opportunities with the County of Los Angeles, would you be willing to be referred to organizations/agencies other than County of Los Angeles?

• Yes

• No

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  If so, please upload a resume and write your name in the space provided below to grant the County of Los Angeles permission to release your resume to other organizations. By writing your name in the space provided below, you are indicating that you have read and understood all of the information provided, and agree to being contacted by another public or private organization for employment.

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  Do you have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate?

• Yes

• No

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  Are you currently enrolled in any of the following educational institutions?

• Not currently enrolled in an educational institution

• 2-year college

• 4-year college

• Trade school or vocational program

• Other

  Required Question

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