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Job Description
The Napa Valley
Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more here. .
The Position
About the Auditor-Controller’s Office:
The Auditor-Controller is responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of Napa County by effectively providing financial oversight through accounting policies, procedures, systems, internal controls, compliance and audits for the benefit of all County Departments, Special Districts, Joint Power Authorities, and the residents of the County. We also partner with the Napa Superior Court for their payroll and other State mandated services and the County’s School Districts, Cities, Town and Special Districts for property tax allocations, State and Federal reporting, and local initiatives.
About the Position:
This position will be responsible for office management, clerical and paraprofessional tasks within the Auditor-Controller’s Office and is the first point of contact to all the customers we serve. The position is part of the Administrative Team under the Auditor-Controller and requires an energetic, customer service focused and can-do work ethic that loves to problem solve and take on a variety of tasks.
The Administrative Secretary I is designated as a Confidential position. As such, this position will earn an additional Confidential pay of $300.00 per month (paid $150 biweekly).
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy for the Department of Auditor-Controller. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited terms, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreed Salary increases and Wintertime Off (WTO)- 3.5% COLA Increase effective 7/1/2025
- 3.5% COLA Increase effective 7/1/2026
- 32.0 hours of Winter Time Off (WTO)
Position Requirements
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Experience:
Three years of significant, directly-related and progressive secretarial experience.
Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, including or supplemented by specialized secretarial training.
License or Certificate:*
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
The Recruitment Process
Application Deadline by 5:00 pm (PST) October 17, 2024 Application Screening October 18, 2024 Supplemental Questions Scoring Week of October 21, 2024
Supplemental questions will be scored by the subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Oral Panel Exam Tentatively scheduled for the week of November 4, 2024 Establish Eligibility List Week of November 11, 2024
Only the most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
While we've done our best to create a reliable schedule, please note that there may be unforeseen circumstances that require adjustments.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
Example of Duties
To view the full job description, including the example of duties, please click here: Administrative Secretary I - Confidential.
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (Cal. Gov. Code § 3101.)
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position here .
ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INFORMATION
SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
CONFIDENTIAL -
$300.00 per month confidential pay ($150.00 paid twice monthly). The County contributes a proportionate amount of this pay for employees in less than full-time positions.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information for Confidential Employees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25880/Benefits-Summary---Confidential-Employees
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
Closing Date/Time: 10/17/2024 5:00 PM Pacific -
Special Instructions
10/17/2024 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Napa County
Show moreThe Napa Valley - Internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 130,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California’s preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley’s strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
The County of Napa is a highly respected employer within the local community as well as throughout the region. We offer rewarding and challenging work, flexible hours, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and tremendous opportunities for career growth. At the County of Napa we truly value our employees and are committed to diversity in our family-oriented environment. This is why we are the Employer of Choice for more than 1,300 employees.
As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community’s values: integrity, accountability, and service.
Please visit our career page for current opportunities: www.napacountycareers.com
A general law county, Napa County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected by district for four year terms. The Board of Supervisors appoints a County Executive Officer who is responsible for providing overall management for the County’s operations, including day-to-day supervision of the County’s appointed department heads.Napa County has a budget of over $454 million and has enjoyed relative financial stability in recent years compared to many agencies. More than 1,300 county employees provide services to the public through 17 departments—5 managed by elected officials and the remainder managed by a department head appointed by the Board of Supervisors based on the recommendation of the County Executive Officer. County services include land use permitting, road maintenance, social services, public safety, elections, public health, behavioral health, environmental management, airport operations, library services, emergency operations and dozens of other pro-grams that benefit County residents. As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of its residents and reflecting the best of the community’s values: integrity, accountability and service.
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