The Napa ValleyInternationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, Napa 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.
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The PositionThis recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time vacancy for the position of Road Maintenance Supervisor (Lake Berryessa location) for the Roads Division, which is a part of the Public Works Department at Napa County. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill futu re full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year. About the Position & Department: - Hourly Rate Range: $44.55 (Step 1) - $53.09 (Step 5)
- 3.5% COLA Increase effective July 1, 2026
- Benefits: Learn more about the summary of benefits HERE.
The Roads Division at Napa County is committed to maintaining and preserving the Napa County road system so that it is safe, reliable, and accessible for all users. The Roads Division is responsible for maintaining approximately 450 miles of public roads, 79 bridges and 50 major drainage structures within the unincorporated area of Napa County. The division is active in other road-related safety efforts such as vegetation management and maintenance of structures, drainage facilities, guardrails, traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings.
The Road Maintenance Supervisor has significant responsibility for the overall supervision and operation activities of an assigned road maintenance crew in a designated geographic area. The Road Maintenance Supervisor will have full supervisory responsibilities over a crew of Road Maintenance Workers engaged in various road and traffic maintenance activities and may have responsibility for a road maintenance district.
Position Requirements: To qualify for this Road Maintenance Supervisor, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
- Experience: Two years of experience as a Road Maintenance Lead worker in Napa County or eight years of experience in road construction or road maintenance work, which includes two years in a lead worker or supervisory capacity.
- Education: Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
- License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class A driver’s license with a tanker endorsement and no air brake restriction.
- *Any license, certification, registration, or appointment 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.
Special Requirements:- Background Checks: The County may conduct a background check and a reference check on candidates prior to appointment to a position within this class.
- Independent Travel: Incumbents are required to travel independently, for example, to perform work at other work sites, to attend meetings with other County employees, to attend meetings with community organizations, etc.
- Hours of Work: Incumbents may be required to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours, on-call, and after normal business hours.
- Drug and Alcohol Testing: Incumbents and candidates applying for positions in this class may be subject to, depending on job assignment, drug and alcohol testing as required under the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. Testing includes post-accident and pre-employment, as well as random and reasonable suspicion testing as required by law.
The Recruitment & Selection Process: Online Application Deadline By 5:00 pm PST on Friday, December 5, 2025 Application Screening Tentatively the week of December 8, 2025 Supplemental Question Scoring Tentatively the week of December 8, 2025
Supplemental questions will be scored by 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 the week of January 5, 2025
Establish Eligibility List Tentatively the week of January 12, 2025
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. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time. Example of DutiesView the full job description, including the example of job duties for the Road Maintenance Supervisor HERE. Disaster Service WorkersNapa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
ADA AccommodationApplicants 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. Public Service Supervisors
Closing Date/Time: 12/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific