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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, the 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 and by watching the video below!
The Position
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time vacancy for the position of Road Maintenance Worker I (Yountville location) at the Roads Division apart of Napa County's Public Works Department. 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: $30.78 (Step 1) - $36.43 (Step 5)
- Benefits: Learn more about the summary of benefits HERE.
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)
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 the 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 Worker I performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work related to the construction, maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, rights of way and other County infrastructure including the operation of trucks and heavy-power-driven road maintenance and construction equipment.
Position Requirements:
To qualify for this Road Maintenance Worker 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: One year of experience performing road maintenance or construction work.
- Education: Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performanc e.
- License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Class C license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles.
- *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:
Application Deadline By 5:00 pm PST on Friday, January 31, 2025 Application Screening Tentatively the week of February 3, 2025 Supplemental Question Scoring Tentatively the week of February 3, 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 February 18, 2025
Establish Eligibility List Tentatively the week of February 18, 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 Duties
View the full job description, including the example of job duties for the Road Maintenance Worker 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, 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: 1/31/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
Special Instructions
1/31/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
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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