Veterans’ Internship Program
The Veterans’ Internship Program provides paid, on-the-job training opportunities for qualified veterans of the United States Armed Forces. This program is designed to help veterans gain valuable work experience and develop the skills needed to successfully compete for permanent County positions.

Depending on the assignment, interns may participate in a structured 12- to 24-month training program in one of the specialty areas listed below. Each pathway offers hands-on experience and career development to support your transition into County service.

Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking motivated, career-focused veterans who are ready to build a long-term career in public service. The program offers six distinct career pathways, each providing practical training, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities.

AVAILABLE CAREER PATHWAYS AND TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Administrative Support
Monthly Salary: $4,229.36

• Assist with research, analysis, and interpretation of administrative, budgetary, programmatic, and personnel matters.
• Compile and analyze data to support administrative operations.
• Assist in preparing written reports, correspondence, and presentations.

• Assist skilled craft workers in installing, maintaining, repairing, and modifying equipment and facilities.
• Assist with overhaul and repair of gasoline and diesel engines and related mechanical systems.

Special License Requirement:
A valid California Class A, B, or C driver's license may be required depending on assignment.

Physical Requirement:
Some assignments require moderate to arduous physical activity (Physical Class 3 – Moderate or Physical Class 4 – Arduous) and would require a corresponding physical examination.

• Assist in the repair and maintenance of roads, flood control channels, sewers, easements, sidewalks, and other publicly maintained properties.
• Transport equipment and materials to work sites.
• Assist with the operation of maintenance and power equipment.

Special License Requirement:
A valid California Class A, B, or C driver's license may be required, depending on assignment.

Physical Requirement:
Some assignments require moderate to arduous physical activity (Physical Class 3 – Moderate or Physical Class 4 – Arduous) and would require a corresponding physical examination.

• Assist with system analysis, application support, and technical troubleshooting.
• Install, configure, and maintain computer hardware, software, and network systems.
• Assist with coding, testing, and debugging applications.
• Support system users and assist with technical documentation.

Physical Requirement:
Some assignments require moderate physical activity (Physical Class 3 – Moderate) and would require a corresponding physical examination.

• Provide receptionist and customer service support.
• File, organize, and maintain records and documents.
• Respond to routine public inquiries in person and by telephone.
• Perform general clerical support duties.

Physical Requirement:
Some assignments require moderate physical activity (Physical Class 3 – Moderate) and would require a corresponding physical examination.

• Conduct outreach and connect veterans and their families with County and community services by providing information, referrals, and linkage to appropriate programs and resources.
• Assist veterans in accessing and navigating supportive services, including healthcare, housing, employment, legal assistance, and other programs that promote stability and well-being.

For more information on the career path the Veteran Intern offers, please visit the Career Pathfinder website.

No experience required; however, the veteran must have been discharged or released from active duty - in the United States Armed Forces under honorable conditions.

Some assignments may require a valid California Class A, B, or C Driver's License at the time of appointment.

Some assignments are rated Class (3 - Moderate) or Class (4 - Arduous) and require passing a physical exam.

3 - Moderate. Stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

• Customer Focus
• Leaning Potential
• Responsibility

Applicants must meet the requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment in order to be placed on the eligible register.

MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Transfer of Test Components:

• If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination.
• This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

Online practice tests are available at Also, additional information is available on our website at The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant armed forces experience, including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in the refusal of the application or the rescission of the appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided in the application, so it is important that a valid email address is provided. Applicants who unsubscribe or opt out of email communications may access notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and reviewing the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for rescheduling an exam part. Register the domains below as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• jcheung@hr.lacounty.gov
• DHRclericalexams@hr.lacounty.gov
• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

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

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.

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

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities among races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Testing Accommodation:
If an accommodation is required to ensure fair participation in any part of the assessment process, the opportunity to request one will be provided during the application process. Please note that documentation from a qualified medical provider or other appropriate professional may be required to support a testing accommodation request.

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:

Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at

Veteran’s Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:

Revised September 2025