About the Position. The Office Assistant performs a variety of general clerical duties and provides routine office assistance for the County Executive Office. This position may assist in responding to general questions or inquiries from the public; prepare, process, assemble, file, and distribute a variety of documents such as reports, memorandums, correspondence, permits, applications, charts, tables, and specifications. The Office Assistant I (Confidential) is the entry-level class in the Offi... more details
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 Position The Office Assistant performs a variety of general clerical duties and provides routine office assistance for the County Executive Office. This position may assist in responding to general questions or inquiries from the public; prepare, process, assemble, file, and distribute a variety of documents such as reports, memorandums, correspondence, permits, applications, charts, tables, and specifications.
The Office Assistant I (Confidential) is the entry-level class in the Office Assistant series. Assignments are generally limited in scope, include the less complex tasks, and are routinely and repetitively performed according to established procedures. Changes in procedures or exceptions to rules are explained in detail as they arise.
The Office Assistant II (Confidential) is journeyman level class in the Office Assistant series. An Office Assistant II is expected to perform assigned duties with only occasional instruction or assistance. Judgment is sometimes required pertaining to when and how established procedures or guidelines are to be applied. Significant deviations from established procedures require prior approval. Adequate performance at this level requires the application of knowledge of departmental policies and practices.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy which may be filled at the Office Assistant I (Confidential) or Office Assistant II (Confidential) level depending on qualifications, in the County Executive Office. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Education 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:
Office Assistant I (Confidential)
Experience: No related experience is required.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, including or supplemented by general clerical training.
Office Assistant II (Confidential)
Experience: One year of directly related general clerical experience.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, including or supplemented by general clerical training.
License or Certificate: Certain positions assigned to this class may require possession of a valid California Driver's License.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Application Deadline
5:00 pm, PDT, July 15, 2024
Application Screening and Supplemental Question Scoring
Week of July 15, 2024 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 Interview
Tentatively scheduled the week of July 22, 2024
Establish Eligible List
Week of July 29, 2024 The most qualified candidates from the interview process 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 Duties
To view the full job description, including example of duties, please click here: Office Assistant I or Office Assistant II.
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 Act (ADA) should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
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