The Napa Valley140,000 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 EmployerAs 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 HERE .
The PositionThis recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time vacancy for the classification of Environmental Resource Assistant for the Public Works 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: The Department of Public Works at Napa County is dedicated to sustaining health, safety, quality of life and protection of natural resources by providing and maintaining public facilities and services in partnership with the community and other public agencies for current and future residents, workers, animals, and visitors of Napa County. The Recycling and Waste Reduction Team is a part of the Solid Waste subdivision of Public Works. This team implements programs to reduce the volume of waste destined for landfills in order to conserve valuable natural resources and protect public health. The division oversees contracts with recycling and waste services companies that serve Lake Berryessa, Upper Napa Valley and unincorporated South Napa County.
About the Position: - Hourly Rate Pay Range: $30.74 (Step 1) - $36.35 (Step 5)
- Benefits: Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.
The Environmental Resource Assistant is a new position at Napa County! In this role, the selected candidate will join the Recycling and Waste Reduction team to assist with Napa County and affiliated agency resource conservation programs, such as waste diversion programs, including waste reduction, recycling, composting, household hazardous waste disposal, and compliance with other waste management laws.
Our ideal candidate will be someone who is passionate about w aste reduction, is a team player, a quick learner, and possesses strong communication skills. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus! Example of duties may include:
- Provide clerical and technical assistance on waste diversion, energy, and water conservation programs which includes coordinating with franchised waste haulers, scheduling and conducting waste assessments, bin and cart inspections of commercial, residential, school, and government/institution sites, documenting, and reporting findings, maintaining records, preparing a variety of correspondence.
- Manage and maintain inventory of program equipment and materials (e.g., recycling and compost bins). Deliver, pick up, and store program equipment and materials.
- Coordinate, prepare for, and attend community outreach events, educational workshops, and related activities.
- Respond to inquiries, providing resolution, and communicating with commercial businesses, customers, and the public.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Position Requirements: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: - Experience: One (1) year of experience providing clerical support and customer service in an office environment. Some experience in waste diversion or resource conservation programs is desirable.
- Education: Academic coursework which would provide the opportunity to acquire the required knowledge such as coursework in the natural sciences, environmental studies, public health, hazardous materials management, education, or advertising and marketing or other related courses.
- License or Certificate*: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
*Any license, certification, registration, or appointment 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.
Special Requirements: - Background Checks: The County may conduct a background check and a reference check on candidates prior to appointment to a position within this class.
- Independent Travel: Incumbents are required to travel independently, for example, to perform work at other work sites, to attend meetings with other County employees, to attend meetings with community organizations, etc.
- Hours of Work: Incumbents may be required to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours, on-call, and after normal business hours.
- Drug and Alcohol Testing: Incumbents and candidates applying for positions in this class may be subject to, depending on job assignment, drug and alcohol testing as required under the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. Testing includes post-accident and pre-employment, as well as random and reasonable suspicion testing as required by law.
The Recruitment Process Online Application Deadline By 5:00 pm PST on Monday, August 12, 2024 Application Screening By Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Supplemental Question Scoring Tentatively the week of Week of August 12, 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 Exam (Panel Interview) Tentatively the week of August 26, 2024
Establish Eligibility List Tentatively the week of August 26, 2024
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 DutiesView the full job description, including the example of duties, for this classification 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, 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 AccommodationApplicants 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 INFORMATIONSALARY -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 POSITIONSEMPLOYMENT INFORMATIONPHYSICAL 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: 8/12/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
