CASHIER / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

Posting number: PH1253A-EA

Department: PUBLIC HEALTH

Job classification: CASHIER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Health

Summary

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Cashier vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Cashier.

DEFINITION:

Performs responsible clerical work in receiving, disbursing, or accounting for cash, valuables, or negotiable instruments.

For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Cashier

Examples of duties

• Receives payments and fees or valuables at a cashier's window or by mail, verifying amounts tendered, verifying currency is not counterfeit, checks are acceptable pursuant to the County Fiscal Manual, making change and issuing receipts.

• Prepares deposit slips, transmittal and withdrawal requisitions, and other cashier report forms, statements, and schedules.

• Maintains cash ledgers and journals, takes trial balances, and prepares financial statements.

• Issues and accounts for receipt books or cash tag receipts.

• Gives information regarding payments, licenses, fees, etc., in person and over the phone.

• Prepares, checks, and approves rebates, refunds, and withdrawals.

• Directs payments to payees and supervises the posting of such payments to individual case records.

• Provides lead direction to and participates in miscellaneous clerical work, including the maintenance of files on bad checks and short payments.

• Operates office machines and equipment and types as necessary in the preparation of forms.

• Maintains and may have responsibility for a revolving fund.

• Provides lead direction to other employees, as needed. 

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
One (1) year of office clerical experience, six (6) months of which must have been in handling cash receipts or disbursements and keeping cash records.


LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Supplemental information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

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