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Job Description
The Napa Valley
Internationally known for its fine wines exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, 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
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy for the position of Staff Services Analyst I for the Information Technology Services (ITS) Department at Napa County. 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.
About the Department & Position:- PAY RANGE: $42.57 (Step 1) - $50.77 (Step 5)
- View Summary of Benefits HERE.
- 3.5% COLA Increase effective 7/1/2025
- 3.5% COLA Increase effective 7/1/2026
- 32.0 hours of Winter Time Off (WTO)
The Staff Services Analyst within the Information Technology Services department encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities and will assist the department by performing a range of analytical and technical staff support services in such areas as general administration, fiscal, personnel, data processing and analysis, preparing and maintaining reports, purchasing, accounts payable and accounts receivables. This role operates without direct supervision over others but may include functional or lead responsibilities over designated staff, ensuring the efficient execution of assigned duties and responsibilities.
The ideal candidate for this role should possess a solid foundation in public administration principles and practices, coupled with a comprehensive knowledge of budget programs. Proficiency in understanding County government operations, departmental policies, and procedures is essential. A successful candidate is inspired and motivated to work in a thriving technology services focused setting. Performing both individually and as part of a team, the individual will be detailed oriented and able to deftly maneuver through procedures, delve into financial details, create and use high-level data entry, develop forward-thinking budgets, prepare agenda items, edit documents, and reconcile budget reports. The individual will also have a friendly disposition and welcome regular interaction with internal County employees, representatives of vendors, as well as the public.
Furthermore, candidates should exhibit the ability to compile, analyze, interpret technical information, and troubleshoot any discrepancies. Strong mathematical and statistical computation skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication - both written and verbal - are crucial.
Position Requirements:
To qualify for the Staff Services Analyst 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:- Experience: No related experience is required.
- Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with major course work in business administration, public administration, systems analysis, accounting, or related field. (Responsible supervisory or higher level experience performing a variety of difficult analytical work, which includes the independent research, analysis, and preparation of reports, in any of the following areas: administrative, management, personnel, fiscal, budgetary, or data processing may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
- License or Certificate:* Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
The Recruitment Process
Online Application Deadline By 5:00 pm on Friday, December 6, 2024 Application Screening Tentatively the week of December 9, 2024 Supplemental Question Scoring Tentatively the week of week of December 16, 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 Exam (Panel Interview.)
Oral Panel Interview Tentatively the week of January 13, 2025 Establish Eligibility List Tentatively the week of January 13, 2025
Only 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
View the full job description, including the example of duties for this position can be reviewed 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: 12/6/2024 5:00 PM Pacific - PAY RANGE: $42.57 (Step 1) - $50.77 (Step 5)
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Special Instructions
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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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