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CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST II - Emergency Appointment

County of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles Salary
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETIVE - EMERGENCY

FILING PERIOD
Applications will be accepted from Monday, April 27, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - until Friday, May 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (PT).  All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) Friday, May 1, 2026, to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER
N1614H-HE

The LA County Department of Human Resources (DHR) has authorized Hiring as an Emergency under Civil Service Rule 13.04 in response to Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 (McKinnor), which requires the County to report on high vacancy rates and recruitment efforts. This action supports a Countywide strategy to address persistent staffing shortages that threaten the delivery of essential public services. We are looking for qualified and committed individuals to help strengthen the County workforce and ensure residents continue to receive critical support. If you are looking for a new opportunity where your work will make an immediate impact, this may be the role for you.

The Child Support Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Child Support Specialist II vacancies related to the effort to stabilize critical services and accelerate hiring in high-need areas. 

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 Child Support Specialist II.
  • Interviews case participants in person and/or by telephone and requests information through correspondence to obtain needed information.
  • Locates case participants by using automated systems to establish and enforce child support obligations.

  • Prepares necessary forms and documents for the establishment and enforcement of child support obligations using automated systems.

  • Responds to inquiries, provides case status information, and interprets child support policies and procedures.

  • Reviews financial information from case participants and determines ability to pay; secures payment agreements to liquidate arrearage; and prepares necessary documents for the filing of court actions.

  • Consults with attorneys, caseworkers, and probation or law enforcement officers on legal or procedural matters.

  • Develops and maintains contacts for sources of financial or other information.

  • Takes sworn statements from case participants as required.

  • Schedules paternity tests as necessary.

  • May provide technical assistance to Child Support Officer I incumbents.

  • May testify in court as to statements made by parties or witnesses during interviews.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
One year of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Child Support Specialist I*

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

You may still qualify even if your job title is not exactly the same as the one listed. 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

Withhold and out-of-class information

No withhold or out-of-class experience will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*Experience at the level of Child Support Specialist I is defined as performing case management duties under close supervision, including interviewing participants, obtaining information through correspondence and taking statements; responding to inquiries and explaining case status and policies; and consulting with caseworkers, attorneys, law enforcement, or other professionals on procedural matters.

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.

PHYSICAL CLASS
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.
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.


APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: 

Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add CSSD-Exams@cssd.lacounty.gov, as well as Joel_Lozada@cssd.lacounty.gov noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. 

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. 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.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.


NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD 

All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record. 


DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Exams Unit
CSSD-Exams@cssd.lacounty.gov

ADA COORDINATOR: CSSD-Exams@cssd.lacounty.gov

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922

TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 325-0778

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