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 stand or walk much of the time, with bending, stopping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
- Assists in the installation, maintenance, upgrade, and removal of information technology equipment such as personal computers, printers, and related devices.
- Assists in operating electronic computer equipment, including console, input and output devices, and off-line equipment in support of computer operations or maintenance.
- Assists in the development of routine computer system usage schedules and uses computer-assisted communication equipment.
- Process work through data entry on a computer or use computer-assisted communication equipment.
- Assists in the installation, maintenance, removal, or modifications of audio visual equipment.
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
3 - Moderate. Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
Career Development Interns who perform moderate physical tasks as described in the Essential Job Functions will be required to pass a Class 3 - Moderate physical examination.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of a multiple choice test weighted 100% covering:
- Learning Potential
- Responsibility
- Customer Focus
- Working with Information
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.
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.
