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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 . Or by viewing the video below.
The Position
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one regular, full-time vacancy, which may be filled at the Junior Engineer, Assistant Engineer, or Associate Engineer level depending on qualifications, 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.
Salary & Benefits:- Junior Engineer: $49.08 (Step 1) - $58.61 (Step 5)
- Assistant Engineer: $54.14 (Step 1) - $64.82 (Step 5)
- Associate Engineer: $60.01 (Step 1) - $71.99 (Step 5)
- View Summary of Benefits HERE.
- 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/2025
- 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/2026
- 32.0 hours of Winter Time Off (WTO)
About the Department & Position:
Napa County's Public Works Department 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. I ncumbents in this flexibly staffed job series (Junior Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer) perform professional level engineering work of average to complex difficulty and are responsible for professional work in connection with the design, construction and maintenance of a variety of public facilities including County roads, bridges, drainage systems, public buildings and related facilities.- The class of Junior Engineer is the entry-level in this flexibly staffed professional engineering job series. An incumbent in the Junior Engineer class is given field and office assignments on a training basis under close supervision while performing detailed engineering and technical work that is subject to close review while in process and upon completion.
- The Assistant Engineer is the journey-level class in this flexibly staffed professional engineering job series. An incumbent in the Assistant Engineer will have at least one year of professional engineering experience and will have possession of a valid class is expected to use Engineer-In-Training certificate. An incumbent in the Assistant Engineer class is expected to use judgment and initiative in developing and completing work assignments.
- The Associate Engineer is the advanced journey-level class in this flexibly staffed professional engineering job series. An incumbent in this class serves as a technical expert in his/her engineering specialty and performs a variety of engineering assignments ranging in difficulty in connection with the location, design, construction and maintenance of a variety of public works facilities including roads, bridges, drainage systems, public buildings and related structures. Additionally, the incumbent serves as a project leader on assignments requiring considerable professional knowledge of design principles, serves as the construction manager for major construction projects, and functions as an engineer when reviewing and approving complex construction plans requiring highly technical engineering analysis.
Position Requirements:
To qualify for the Junior Engineer 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: None required. Engineering internship or work experience is highly desired.
- Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering prior to appointment to the position.
- License & Certification:* Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
- Experience: One year of professional-level civil or mechanical engineering experience.
- Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering.
- License & Certification* : Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers or any other state Board of Registration for Professional Engineers whose Engineer-in-Training certificate is accepted by the California State Board as being an equivalent certificate .*; p ossession of a valid California Driver's License.
- Experience: Three years of professional-level civil or mechanical engineering experience.
- Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering.
- License & Certification: A valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Professional Engineers is a minimum requirement. Upon initial hire, the possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by another state outside of California shall be acceptable; however, a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Professional Engineers must be obtained within 9 months of hire date (or probationary employment shall be summarily terminated for failure to meet minimum job qualifications).; p ossession of a valid California Driver's License.
The Recruitment Process :
Online Application Deadline
By Friday, February 28, 2025 at 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time
Application Screening
Tentatively the week of March 3, 2025
Supplemental Question Scoring
Tentatively the week of March 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 March 17, 2025
Establish Eligibility List
Tentatively the week of March 17, 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 for this flexibly staff job series, including the example of duties, for the following classifications below:- Junior Engineer Job Description
- Assistant Engineer Job Description
- Associate Engineer Job Description
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 § 31012).
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: 2/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
Special Instructions
2/28/2025 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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