Senior Office Assistant - HHSA - BILINGUAL SPANISH REQUIRED
Salary
$66,976.00 - $79,185.60 Annually
Location
Various County of Napa Departments, Napa, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
1225-2026-07-23
Department
Health & Human Services Agency
Opening Date
07/23/2026
Closing Date
8/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Napa Valley
Napa County 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 Californias 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 Valleys 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, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the communitys values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more here.
The Position
Napa County Health and Human Service is seeking an experienced Senior Office Assistant, Bilingual Spanish required, for Behavioral Health Division.
This is the advanced level of the Office Assistant series. This class is distinguished from the Office Assistant II level by the range, difficulty, and complexity of work performed, the exercise of a significant degree of independent judgment and responsibility, and/or by the functional, lead supervision of lower level clerical positions. Positions assigned to the class of Senior Office Assistant apply specialized and advanced level knowledge and abilities in the area to which assigned, and may serve in a lead role in a small or specialized office having one or two clerical staff.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Education
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess the following combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Experience:
Three years of significant, directly related and progressive general clerical experience.
Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized clerical training.
License or Certificate*:
Certain positions assigned to this class may require possession of a valid California Drivers License.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual skills are required for this position. Applicants will be required to take and pass a bilingual Spanish Level I exam.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill 1 (one) full-time vacancy. 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.
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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreed Wintertime Off (WTO):
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Application Deadline By 5:00 PM, PST, August 6, 2026 Application Screening &Supplemental Question Scoring
Tentatively scheduled for the week of August 10, 2026
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Oral Panel InterviewTentatively scheduled for the week August 24, 2026
The most qualified candidates from the oral panel interview will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future vacancies for this position for up to one year.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
Example of Duties
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BENEFITS
Click here to learn more about the benefits package for this position.
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 (Govt Code § 3102).
ADA Accommodation:
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact Napa County 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 -
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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.
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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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Please describe a project, assignment, or task you completed that required a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Explain the steps you took to ensure the work was completed correctly and where this experience occurred.
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Please describe your experience using personal computers, software programs, and electronic health record (EHR) systems. Include the names of the programs/systems used, how they were utilized, and the length of time you have used each.
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Please describe any experience you have working with individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. If you have experience, explain the situation, your role, and how you responded. If you do not have this experience, please describe how you would approach and respond to an individual experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
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If selected for this position, medical screening may be required as part of the pre-employment process. I have read and understand this requirement.
Required Question
Employer County of Napa
Address 1195 Third Street, Suite 110
Napa, California, 94559
Phone 707-253-4303
Website http://www.napacountycareers.com