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YOUTH WORKER, GENERAL LABOR (Countywide Youth Bridges Program/CORE)

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YOUTH WORKER, GENERAL LABOR (Countywide Youth Bridges Program/CORE)

Salary

$48,024.00 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

R8254B-R

Department

HUMAN RESOURCES TALENT SOLUTIONS

Opening Date

08/06/2021

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position/Program Information

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 112,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

In this temporary position, you will participate in a 12 month on-the-job training program or a training assignment in one of a variety of entry level jobs characterized by heavy manual labor. You may receive formal or informal instruction in the basic principles which apply to the work and govern satisfactory performance on the job. Additionally, under the direct supervision of a working or first level supervisor, you will receive practical guided work experience which will prepare you for entry level assignments, or to continue educational pursuits in the particular field.

Ready to join the County team?

The YOUTH WORKER, GENERAL LABOR (Countywide Youth Bridges Program/CORE), R8254B-Ris open to the public. We are accepting applicati ons startingMonday, August 9, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. (PT) until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

Essential Job Functions

What will I do as a Youth Worker General Labor?

Receive on-the-job training, and under direct supervision participate in entry level work in one of a variety of job assignments.

Assist crew leaders in performing sluicing, booming, and removal of debris at dams and reservoirs.

Perform manual work in the construction, repair, and maintenance of streets or bicycle trails in flood access roads as needed.

Assist in the maintenance of drains, catch basins, curbs, gutters, head walls, and driveway aprons by tamping underlayment, mixing concrete, wheel barrowing concrete to the work site, lifting and carrying concrete blocks, and providing tools to more experienced workers.

Assist in sewer maintenance work, such as cleaning sewer lines with the use of specialized hand or power operated tools and equipment, including sewer cleaning machines, pumps, air compressors, blowers, gas detection devices, closed circuit television equipment, etc.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

OPTION I:

Completion of 120 hours of career exposure with the County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources' Countywide Youth Bridges Program; must be age 24 or younger at time of appointment.

OPTION II:

Completion of 300 hours of the County of Los Angeles Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services' Creating Opportunities and Real Experiences (CORE) internship career exposure program; must be age 24 or younger at time of 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.

APPLICANTS WHO HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY APPOINTED AS A YOUTH WORKER, GENERAL LABOR FOR MORE THAN 10 ACCUMULATIVE MONTHS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

Additional Information

Our Assessment Process:

Once we have determined that you meet the requirements, we will invite you to take a multiple-choice test of the competencies required for this job weighted at 100% which will cover:

* Safety Orientation

* Achievement

* Teamwork

* Responsibility

You must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

Once you complete the assessment, you are not able to review them per Civil Service Rule 7.19.

NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important to provide a valid email address and make sure to ad d [email protected], [email protected], [email protected],[email protected],[email protected],[email protected],[email protected] the 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.

Transfer of Test Components:

Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their test 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:

There are websites that may help you prepare for the assessments. One is our Online Test Prep System, found at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. Another resource is the SHL website, located at https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en-us/practice-tests/ . We suggest you review any additional materials you think necessary.

What Happens Next:

We ask that you submit your online application through the "Apply" link at the top of the opportunity posting well in advance of the closing date 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 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. We do not accept applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in-person.

You will move through the assessment process and if you pass, you will be placed on the eligible register in the order of the score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant job 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 disqualified.

Any additional documents to be considered (diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) must be received at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of application filing. If you are unable to attach the document(s) to your online application, you may email it to the assigned exam analyst. Please ensure to reference your full name, examination title, and examination number on the subject of your email. All documents must be clear and legible.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Vacancy Information:

The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Los Angeles County departments.

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 applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. Please note some public libraries have reopened with limited access hours and may require prior reservation to use their computers. For more information, please visit their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening or contact the specific libraries directly.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL 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.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need assistance to apply to this job, let us know by contacting the ADA Coordinator at [email protected] and completing the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form (https://hr.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Request-for-Reasonable-Accommodation-Form.pdf) . The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.

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 for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)

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.

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

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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.

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. 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.

Please [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected],[email protected],[email protected]@amcatmail.comto 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.

Do you understand the above information and instructions? Do you understand the above information and instructions?

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

03

Have you completed any of the career exposure programs with the County of Los Angeles?

+ I have completed 120 hours of career exposure with the County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources' Countywide Youth Bridges Program.

+ I have completed 300 hours of the County of Los Angeles County Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services' Creating Opportunities and Real Experiences internship career exposure program.

+ I have not completed either program.

04

If you answered that you have completed one of the career exposure programs as indicated above, please upload a copy of the certificate of completion.

+ YES- I have uploaded my certificate

+ YES- I will email my certificate within 7 calendar days to [email protected].

+ No- Not applicable

05

Have you been appointed to the position of County of Los Angeles YOUTH WORKER, GENERAL LABOR ITEM #8254?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you selected "Yes" to QUESTION #5, please indicate the number of months you held the position.

+ Less than 10 months

+ 10 months or more

+ Not applicable

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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

08

If you selected "Yes" to QUESTION #7, 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. If you selected "No" to QUESTION #7, please indicate "Not Interested."

09

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

+ High School

+ 2-Year College

+ 4-Year College

+ Trade School or Vocational Program

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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETIONIn order to receive credit for oneof the career exposure programs with the County of Los Angeles,you must provide a copy of theCERTIFICATE OF COMPLETIONat the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to [email protected].

+ I understand the above information and instruction

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

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