Office Assistant II (Bilingual Spanish Required) - Self Sufficiency Division

Job Description:

Office Assistant II (Bilingual Spanish Required) - Self Sufficiency Division

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

Napa County is seeking to fill one full time vacancy for the position of Office Assistant II to join the Self Sufficiency Services Division of the Health and Human Services Agency. This position is bilingual Spanish and requires the ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish.

The selected incumbent will perform a wide variety of general clerical duties and provide responsible office assistance to the Self Sufficiency Services Division. Candidate 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.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill 1 (one) full-time vacancy. 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.

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)
• Bilingual Pay for Level II: $180.00 biweekly

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:

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.

*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
*Position has been extended

Application Deadline 5:00 pm (PST) on September 27, 2024 Application Screening & Supplemental Questions Scoring *Week of October 7, 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 October 21, 2024 Establish Eligibility List *Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 28, 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: Office Assistant II.

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.

PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES 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.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information forPublic ServicesEmployees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary---Public-Service-Employee-PSE

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS -

FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.

Closing Date/Time: 9/27/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$57,720.00 - $67,912.00 Annually