County of Napa is hiring: Library Assistant I in Napa

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.

This recruitment is being conducted to establish an eligibility list for current and future full‑time, part‑time, limited‑term, and extra help vacancies at any Napa County Library location:

• American Canyon
• Calistoga
• Napa
• Yountville

Bilingual Spanish/English applicants are encouraged to apply; assignments for the Calistoga Library require bilingual Spanish/English skills.

Permanent Full‑time positions are allocated and benefited positions working 40 hours per week.

Permanent Part‑time positions are allocated and benefited positions working less than 40 hours per week.

Extra help assignments are non‑benefited and may be used for on‑call needs up to 29 hours per week (up to 1,000 hours per fiscal year). Extra help employees are not eligible for promotional opportunities open to regular part‑time and full‑time employees.

Napa County employees (permanent part‑time and full‑time) assigned to positions that require bilingual communication skills and who pass the bilingual assessments are eligible to receive a bilingual pay differential.

The Napa County Library and all four locations are an integral part of the communities they serve. Their mission is to enrich people’s lives with books and information by providing a wide assortment of materials tailored to community interests; public access to technology such as computers, wireless internet, and printing; innovative and dynamic programming for everyone including author events, reading programs, music workshops, DIY and craft workshops, STEM events, cooking, dancing, and more. Napa County Libraries are the hub of each of our communities, a place where all are welcome.

Library Assistants are responsible for various library duties in circulation, technical processing, and other areas of the Napa County Library and its various locations. Library Assistants interact substantially with patrons, and successful candidates will have a customer service‑driven mindset.

Position Requirements

Experience and Education: One year of general clerical experience or equivalent to completion of 12th grade, including or supplemented by specialized library clerical training.

License or Certificate*: 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. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

Recruitment Process

• Application Deadline: 5:00 pm PDT November 7, 2025.
• Supplemental Questions Scoring: Week of November 17, 2025. Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants will be invited for an oral panel interview.
• Oral Panel Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of December 1, 2025. The most qualified candidates will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future positions for up to one year.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

Benefits

Learn more about the benefits package for permanent positions and for extra help positions.

ADA Accommodation

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities 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).