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Ownership Services Technician I
- The County of Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
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OWNERSHIP SERVICES TECHNICIAN I
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OWNERSHIP SERVICES TECHNICIAN I
Salary
$50,877.84 - $59,873.52 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
G1359R-R
Department
ASSESSOR
Opening Date
10/14/2025
Closing Date
10/22/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
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Position/Program Information
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR
EXAM NUMBER
G1359R-R
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from everyone!
For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/.
FILING PERIOD
We will begin accepting online applications onThursday, October 16, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) .
All applications must be received before5:00 p.m. (PT) onWednesday, October 22, 2025, to be accepted.
Why Work for Us?
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 116,000 employees in more than 39 departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover 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.
Are you ready to join the Nation's premier assessment agency?
This entry level class will formally train and give instruction in Departmental procedures for processing real property transfers; examining real property conveyances, and other documents and records to identify property and assessee; and to identify when change in ownership requires reappraisal. As the training class progresses, work will become progressively responsible in nature in order to gain thorough knowledge of coding procedures as well as proficiency in reading and interpreting legal descriptions of real property. Participants in this class are required to complete the Department's established Ownership Services Coding Class prior to completion of the one-year probationary period.
Where you will work:
Our one-year training will begin at theKenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 W. Temple Street, Ownership Services Division, Los Angeles, CA 90012located adjacent to Grand Park. Take advantage of the many benefits that come with working at the Civic Center area, including:
+ Food trucks
+ Coffee shops including Starbucks
+ In-house Wellness Center
+ Calm walking paths
+ $70 Civic Center Allowance(may be used for transportation/ parking cost)
+ Health Fairs and numerous events throughout the year
Our downtown location includes easy access to all forms of public transportation and parking options, including low-fare local buses to shuttle you around the city. We are within walking distance to attractions such as The Broad, MOCA, Disney Concert Hall, Ahmanson Theater, and gourmet restaurants that round out this rare working environment. When your workday is over you can stay, play, and explore.
Essential Job Functions
+ Reads and interprets legal descriptions of real property as contained in a variety of deeds and other documents and compares with cadastral maps to identify the location of the property and the Assessor's parcel number.
+ Verifies that grantors' names, as given on conveyances, agree with Assessor's records, and enters grantees names in appropriate records in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
+ Traces routine chains of title to determine ownership of property.
+ Reviews documents to determine methods of ownership and conveyance and percentages of reappraisal as required under applicable sections of California State law; enters appropriate codes and other necessary information on documents in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
+ Resolves conflicting information and discrepancies regarding property ownership and location, boundaries, tax bills, reappraisal status, and other matters, by searching departmental records and contacting other units in the department.
+ Contacts other departments, taxpayers, attorneys, and public and private agencies.
+ Recognizes and refers the more difficult problems to the supervisor or designated employee.
+ Reviews documents, records, and various forms to ensure the accuracy and completeness of such information as grantor and grantee names, mailing or situs address, document numbers, recording date, and map book, page, and parcel numbers.
+ Ensures compliance with legal requirements, departmental procedures, and other provisions.
+ Determines appropriate tax area codes of various revenue districts and assigns to applicable records.
+ Answers questions and give information to the public concerning such matters as property ownership and location, reappraisal status, tax bills, and the preparation and filing of various forms and applications.
+ Maintains control of legal ownership documents and keeps records as necessary.
For more information, please view the classification specification: Ownership Services Technician I (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066437)
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
OPTION I: One (1) year of specialized service experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Intermediate Clerk*answering questions and giving information to the public.
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OPTION II: One (1) year of specialized office technical experience** involving title searching, escrow procedures, or the review and processing of documents relating to real property.
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OPTION III: Completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college***.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of a Intermediate Clerk is defined as performing specialized clerical duties requiring a working knowledge of specialized subject matter and the specialized clerical functions involved. You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the Intermediate Clerk. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.
**Specialized office technical experience is defined as experience in a defined subject matter area with continuing responsibility for projects, questions, or problems that arise within an area of a program or functional specialty. This experience requires knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to completing assignments in the specific program area assigned.
***To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your transcript from an accredited institution within seven (7) days of the end of the filing period. The document should be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\_PPG123.pdfand
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pdf
Note that we do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure document(s) are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending copies [email protected].
Out-of-Class experience will not be accepted for this examination.
WITHHOLD INFORMATION
Required experience/education must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
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.
Additional Information
Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, we will email you a notification, inviting you to participate in the following assessment(s):
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 100%, assessing:
+ Customer Focus
+ Learning Potential
+ Responsibility
+ General Problem-Solving Skills
Candidates who meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination will be placed on the eligible list.
EXAM REVIEW
Some exam components are not subject to review by candidates. Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19.
TRANSFER OF EXAMINATION COMPONENT
If you have recently taken identical components 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 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.
+ Online practice tests are available athttps://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/.
+ Various information can be found on our website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance".
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
Qualified applicants who passed the assessment are placed on an eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this eligible list to fill vacancies throughout the Office of the Assessor as they occur.
JOB APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
As a condition of employment, appointees must successfully complete the Ownership Services Technician Trainee Program (OSTTP), which consists of participating in a multi-course study and on-the-job training. The duration of probation and the OSTTP is twelve (12) months. Failure to pass probation will result in termination or release.
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. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
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. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or Class Specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
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 https://www.governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's 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:
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 tohttps://www.governmentjobs.comand following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
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.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
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. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
TESTING ACCOMODATION
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 protected]
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: Paolo Galdones
Department Contact Phone: (213) 262-2705
Department Contact Email: [email protected]
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
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.
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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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.Be specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Any careless 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. 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 have read and 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.Do notselect "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. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Please add the following email address to your list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:
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 rescheduling of a test component.
+ I have read and understand the above information and instructions.
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VETERAN’S CREDIT If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran’s credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to Paolo Galdones at [email protected] as soon as possible.
+ I have read and understand the above information and instructions.
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How many months of experience at the level of Los Angeles County’s class ofIntermediate Clerk*do you have? *In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of a Intermediate Clerk is defined as performing specialized clerical duties requiring a working knowledge of specialized subject matter and the specialized clerical functions involved. You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as Intermediate Clerk. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.
+ Less than 6 months
+ 6 months, but less than 12 months
+ 12 months of more
+ I do not have the above experience
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How many months ofspecialized office technical experience*do you have involving title searching, escrow procedures, or the review and processing of documents relating to real property?
*Specialized office technical experience is defined as experience in a defined subject matter area with continuing responsibility for projects, questions, or problems that arise within an area of a program or functional specialty. This experience requires knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to completing assignments in the program area assigned.
+ Less than 6 months
+ 6 months, but less than 12 months
+ 12 months of more
+ I do not have the above experience
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Which of the followingspecialized office technical experience*do you have relating to real property?
*Specialized office clerical experience is defined as experience in a defined subject matter area with continuing responsibility for projects, questions, or problems that arise within an area of a program or functional specialty. This experience requires knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines relating to completing assignments in the program area assigned.
+ Title Searching
+ Escrow Procedures
+ Review and Processing of Documents
+ None of the Above
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If you indicated that you have experience inQuestions 5 & 6, and believe you meet the Minimum Requirements as noted in the job posting, you must describe your experience that supports your response.Failure to provide a thorough response may result to an incomplete application. (Limit your response to 200 words and indicate the following information):
+ Payroll Title
+ Employer
+ Dates of EmploymentFrom (mm/dd/yy) – To (mm/dd/yy)
+ Supervisor Name
+ Description of Workrelated to this experience
Comments such as “See resume or application” will not be considered a response. If you do not have any experience under this option, please type “N/A”.
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Have you completed sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college? To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official transcript from an accredited institution with your application. Alternatively, you may email you proof of education to [email protected] within seven (7) days from the end of the filing period. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
+ Yes, and I have attached a copy of my document(s) with my application.
+ Yes, and I will email a copy of my document(s) to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days of the end of the end of the filing period.
+ No, I do not meet the academic requirements.
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The duration of probation and Ownership Services Technician Trainee Program (OSTTP) is twelve (12) months. Failure to pass the probationary period will result in termination or release from employment.
+ I have read and understand the above information and instructions.
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