CAREER DEVELOPMENT INTERN – OFFICE AND CLERICAL SUPPORT

June 16, 2025
$48024 / year

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Job Description

About The County of Los Angeles:
The County of Los Angeles is seeking professionals in Los Angeles, CA.

Job Description:

Job Title: CAREER DEVELOPMENT INTERN – OFFICE AND CLERICAL SUPPORT
Salary: $48,024.00 Annually
Location: Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Temporary
Department: HUMAN RESOURCES TALENT SOLUTIONS
Opening Date: 08/17/2021

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 office support/clerical 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 occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting and considerable walking.

• Functions as clerical support in a variety of settings and files, sorts and arranges documents, correspondence or other materials.
• Assists the public by providing directions, instructions and responses to routine inquiries in person or by telephone.
• Assists in operating a telephone computerized system, console, switchboard, or other automated communication system.
• Uses keyboarding skills to prepare plain or corrected copy, draft letters, or reports, letters, vouchers, receipts, permits, lists, schedules, etc.
• Processes work through data entry on a computer.
• Receives payment and fees, valuables, and issues receipts for selling merchandise at a cashier’s window or by mail at a Sheriff’s or other department facility.

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).

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:
2 – Light. Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

Important Note: Applicants who have been previously appointed as a Career Development Intern, Office Support/Clerical for more than 18 accumulative months will not be accepted.