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 a journey-level or other skilled craft worker in a variety of maintenance, repair, or construction work by furnishing and using simple tools, material and supplies.
- Assemble tools, supplies, materials, and equipment and assists in maintaining them in serviceable condition.
- Cleans work area machines and operates simple machines and equipment.
- Prepares simple reports or keeps maintenance records, and other routine non-complex duties in various craft trades and other occupations.
- Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites, as needed.
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.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of a multiple choice test weighted 100% covering:
- Safety Orientation
- Achievement
- Teamwork
- Responsibility
- Mechanical Comprehension
- 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 at http://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 at https://www.shldirect.com/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.
