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- The Napa Valley
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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.
- County of Napa as an Employer
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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
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About the Clerk of the BoardThe mission of the Clerk’s Office is to maintain the Board’s legislative history and provide administrative support to the members of the Board of Supervisors in its response to the needs of the public. Therefore, the Board’s ability to function successfully is greatly influenced by providing exceptional customer service, responding to the public efficiently, and delivering quality performance. The Office of the Clerk of the Board’s division serves as the department’s backbone to oversee and manage the administrative, legislative, and operational demands of the office. Our customer service commitment to the Board, Committees, and the public is to: provide accurate and timely information; be attentive, courteous, and responsive; foster a spirit of cooperation and goodwill; value diversity; and take accountability, responsibility, and pride in our work. The delivery of our commitment is made possible by the help of the Clerk of the Board’s deputies and staff, as our divisions tirelessly work together to provide quality public service, support, and business continuity.
Learn more about the Clerk of the Board HERE.
About the PositionThe Deputy Clerk of the Board I/II performs a variety of administrative and clerking tasks for the Board of Supervisors (BOS), other County boards and commissions, and various County departments and officials while gaining experience in working with public officials, records, ordinances, and other official County records.
The ideal candidate for this role will possess the qualities of respect, honesty, dependability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a talented group of professionals who take pride in their work. They will carry out their duties accurately and effectively while displaying the capacity to prioritize work, being adaptable to the assignments, and accepting full responsibility for their actions. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate regularly with a variety of people in a polite and professional manner and have expertise in processing documents and using various relevant software programs. It is also highly desirable to have previous experience working with local government or to comprehend the fundamentals of how a government agency runs.This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy which may be filled at the Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors I or Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors II level depending on qualifications, in the County Executive Office, Clerk of the Board Division. 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.
Position RequirementsExperience and Education: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:Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors I ($33.07 – $39.14/hour)- Experience: Three (3) years of significant, directly related, and progressively responsible clerical experience.
- Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, including or supplemented by specialized clerical training.
Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors II ($37.75 – $44.87/hour)- Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience involving extensive public contact required. Experience working with governmental agencies or working with boards, committees and/or commissions preferred.
- Education: Equivalent to completion of two years of college with major course work in business administration, public administration, or a related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the college education on a year-for-year basis.
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.
The Recruitment ProcessApplication Deadline 5:00pm PDT, April 3, 2023 Application Screening By April 7, 2023 Supplemental Question Scoring By April 14, 2023
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 Interview Tentative dates April 24, 25, and 27, 2023 Establish Eligible List By April 28, 2023
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.
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- Example of Duties
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View the full job description including the example of duties for Deputy Clerk of the BOS I, Deputy Clerk of the BOS II.
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).
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.
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.
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CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INFORMATION
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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.CONFIDENTIAL –
$300.00 per month confidential pay ($150.00 paid twice monthly). The County contributes a proportionate amount of this pay for employees in less than full-time positions.ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO –
Click here for additional benefits information for Confidential Employees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25880/Benefits-Summary—Confidential-EmployeesEMPLOYMENT 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.
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Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions.
The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated.Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions.
I have read and understand the instructions presented above.
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Which level are you applying for?- Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors I
- Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors II
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The Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors I/II is responsible for coordinating public meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, has significant public contact in various ways (in person, phone, email, formal correspondence), and works on multiple projects/assignments simultaneously. Please describe any directly related or transferable experience you have.04
What does the word “integrity” mean to you? How have you demonstrated your definition at work?05
Describe a time when you received negative feedback at work. What caused the feedback? What did you do with the feedback?* Required Question