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Job Description
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
About the Position:
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time Animal Attendant vacancy and one (1) Extra Help Animal Attendant for the Napa County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center, a division of the Public Works Department at Napa County. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, and limited-term vacancies as they occur over the next 12 months.
The Napa County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center's mission is to serve the community by providing a safe and healthy environment for our citizens and their animals while promoting animal welfare and education about responsible pet ownership. We offer many programs and services, such as pet adoptions, lost and found pets, pet surrender, microchipping and licensing. The Animal Attendant assesses animals for temperament, behavior and adoption placement; feed, care for, exercise and provide training for animals; euthanize and dispose of animals by state laws; and promotes the benefits of spaying, neutering, microchipping, and licensing pets. The Animal Attendant performs all necessary work in maintaining the Animal Shelter and related areas in a clean and sanitary position and may assist with public and the front office staff. Our ideal candidates will like animals and treat animals humanely, and will have experience working with and caring for domestic animals in a veterinary hospital, humane society, ranch, farm, or another animal facility. The ideal candidates should be eager to work, learn new tasks, positive attitude, and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.- Hourly Rate: $28.17 (Step 1) - $33.24 (Step 5)
- Full-Time Benefits: Public Service Employee Unit Benefits Summary
- Extra Help Benefits: Extra Help Benefits Summary
Extra Help positions are temporary assignments that are scheduled up to 29 hours per week (up to 1 , 000 hours per fiscal year.) Extra Help employees are not eligible for promotional opportunities that are open to regular part-time and full-time employees.
Position Requirements:- Persons employed in this class must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.
- Experience: Six (6) months of experience working with domestic animals in a veterinary hospital, humane society, or other animal facility; OR, possession of a valid registration as a Veterinary Technician in California. Note: Experience with personal pets is not considered qualifying. Experience on a ranch, farm, or with a humane society performing animal care and kennel work is considered qualifying.
- Education: Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade including or supplemented by training in an animal-related field or in customer service.
- Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
- Possession of Euthanasia by Injection Certificate. Applicants who do not possess the Certificate may be appointed to the position, but the required course must be taken and the certificate obtained prior to permanent status being granted.
*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 Selection Process:
Online Application Deadline By Monday, March 31, 2025 at 5:00 pm PST Minimum Qualification Screening By Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Supplemental Question Scoring Tentatively by Thursday, April 3, 2025 Oral Exam (Panel Interview) Tentatively the week of April 14, 2025 Establish Eligibility List Tentatively the week of April 14, 2025
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
Example of Duties
Review the full job description, including the example of duties, for this position 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. (Cal. Gov. 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: 3/31/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
Special Instructions
3/31/2025 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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