-
Job Description
The Napa Valley
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 & Discover the Difference you can make!
The Position
Napa County is currently recruiting for one (1) full-time Account Clerk I (Bilingual Spanish Preferred) for the Probation Department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term and extra help vacancies for up to 12 months from establishment date.
About the Account Clerk Position & Probation Department:
The Probation Department operates adult and juvenile court-related services in the areas of investigation and supervision with the mission to enforce court orders to inspire positive change, transform the live of offenders, victims, and families, and promote community safety. The Department is also responsible for the overall operation of the County’s Juvenile Hall, which provides custody, counseling, medical care and guidance of delinquent and custodial children in a variety of short- and medium-term programs. Learn more about the Probation Department HERE.
This is the entry level in the Account Clerk series. The Account Clerk I performs routine financial clerical procedures for a County department or office, maintains basic financial and statistical records, performs general clerical work as required. Positions in this class perform tasks of a standardized and repetitive nature and are not expected to exercise independent judgment or engage in significant decision-making. Positions in this class may be in training for a broad range of financial procedures or may be assigned to a narrower range of routine duties. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:- Receive and account for monies paid to the County; keep records of cash transactions and receipts issued.
- Type accounting and statistical reports or tables, payrolls, requisitions, employee time record, invoices, purchase orders and related fiscal documents.
- Post financial data, either by hand or electronically using the County's financial system.
- Assemble, match, sort, tabulate, check and file numerical data.
- Check, balance and reconcile cash statements.
- Assist with the processing of documents such as invoices, purchase orders, warrants and other records.
- Operate office equipment.
- May operate a computer terminal/console for the purpose of entering and retrieving information.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Pay & Benefits:- Hourly Rate: $26.63 (Step 1) - $31.30 (Step 5)
- View the Summary of Benefits HERE.
Position Requirements:
To qualify for the Account Clerk I classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:- Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, including or supplemented by basic bookkeeping or record keeping training.
- License: Certain positions assigned to this class may require possession of a valid California Driver's License.
PLEASE NOTE: Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but is not required for this current vacancy.
The Recruitment Process:
Online Application Deadline By 5:00 pm PST on Monday, November 4, 2024 Application Screening & Supplemental Question Review/Scoring Tentatively scheduled the week of November 4, 2024 Oral Panel Exam Tentatively scheduled the week of November 18, 2024
Establish Eligibility List Tentatively scheduled the week of November 25, 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.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
Example of Duties
View the full job description, including the example of duties, for ACCOUNT CLERK I HERE.
Disaster Service Workers:
Napa 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 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: 11/4/2024 5:00 PM Pacific - Receive and account for monies paid to the County; keep records of cash transactions and receipts issued.
-
Special Instructions
11/4/2024 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
-
-
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.
-