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County of Napa

Deputy District Attorney II/III

County of Napa, Napa, California, United States, 94559


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.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.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. There is currently one (1) regular full-time vacancy. The department may choose to fill the vacancy at the II or III level, depending on the qualifications of the candidate pool.The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity while possessing a passion for justice, a love of mercy, and an attitude of humility.Experience 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:Attorney II ($65.28 - $78.33 hourly)

An Attorney II is the journey level classification of this flexibly staffed job series and will handle the moderately complex criminal cases.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.Attorney III: ($77.97 - $93.68 hourly)

An Attorney III handles the more difficult and complex assignments.Experience:

Three years of criminal prosecution experience or one year Attorney II experience in a District Attorney's Office equivalent to that in Napa County.Education:

Graduation from an accredited law school.License or Certificate:

Active membership in the California State Bar Association is required prior to time of hire; and possession of a valid California Driver's License.*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.The Recruitment Process

Application Deadline:

5:00 pm PDT, AUGUST 16, 2024Application Screening & Supplemental Question Scoring:

The week of August 19, 2024. 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 Interview:

Tentatively scheduled for the week of September 2, 2024. 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.BenefitsLearn 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.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).

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