Deputy District Attorney I/Ii/Iii

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 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, 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 moreHERE.

The Position

About the Position

The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity while possessing a passion for justice, a love of mercy, and an attitude of humility.

There is currently one (1) regular full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year. The department may choose to fill the vacancy at the or II level, depending on the qualifications of the candidate pool.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

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:

Attorney I:

Education: Graduation from an accredited law school

Experience: None required.

License or Certificate*:

Active membership in the California State Bar Association.

Attorney II

Education: Graduation from an accredited law school.

Experience: Two years of criminal law, or one year in a District Attorney's Office or Public Defender's Office as an Attorney I equivalent in Napa County.

License or Certificate*:

Active membership in the California State Bar Association

Attorney III

Education: Graduation from an accredited law school.

Experience: Three years of criminal law, or one year in a District Attorney's or Public Defender's Office as an Attorney II equivalent in Napa County.

License or Certificate*:

Active membership in the California State Bar Association

• Any license, certification, or registrationrequiredfor this position shall bemaintained(i.e., active and in good standing)at all timesduring employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you mustmaintainsuch license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

The Recruitment Process

Application Deadline5:00 pm (PST) on April 30, 2024Application ScreeningBy May 1, 2024Supplemental Questions ScoringBy May 3, 2024

Supplemental questions will be scored by the 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 Week of May 6, 2024 (Tentative)Establish Eligibility ListWeek of May 13, 2024

Only the most qualified candidates from theoral panel examwill 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

Example of Duties

To view the full job description, including the example of duties,please click Attorney I,Attorney II or Attorney III.

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency(Cal. Gov. Code § 3101.)

Benefits

Learn more about the benefits package for this positionHERE.

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.