Job Details

Salary: $32.15 Hourly
Location : Napa, CA
Job Type: Extra Help
Job Number: 1297-2026-02-27
Department: Fire Protection
Opening Date: 02/27/2026
Closing Date:Continuous

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 more
The Position
APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AS THEY ARE RECEIVED AND AS SUCH THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY POINT BASED ON THE APPLICANT POOL.

Under general direction, the Defensible Space Inspector is responsible for coordinating and conducting defensible space inspections, assisting with the presentation of educational programs to the public, and maintaining records and data on defensible space inspections. The Defensible Space Inspector is characterized by the responsibility to assist the Fire Marshal in support fire prevention activities and other related work.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill several extra help vacancies assisting Napa County Fire. The Defensible Space Inspector vacancy is not a full-time position. This vacancy is for a seasonal position with limited benefits.
Click here to access the recruitment flyer.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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:

Experience: Three (3) months of experience in forestry, fire prevention, fire suppression and control, natural resource management, or closely related field.

Education: Equivalent to the completion of a high school diploma.

License or Certificate*:

• Possession of a valid CA Driver's License is desirable.

*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:
This is a continuous recruitment, and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. This recruitment may close once a sufficient number of qualifying applications have been received.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.
Example of Duties

Benefits
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) ###-####.

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.).

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE 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.

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 -
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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.
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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.

• Yes
• No

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Are you familiar with Public Resource Code 4291?
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Why is defensible space important?
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Are you familiar with the different communities within Napa County?
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Have you ever used Field Maps, ARCGIS, Fire Aside or any other apps to collect data?
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If selected for this position, a medical screening may be required as part of the pre-employment process.I have read and understand this requirement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question