Information Systems Specialist II​/Senior; Network Operations

Position: Information Systems Specialist II/Senior (Network Operations)
Salary : $93,974.40 - $ Annually
Location : 650 Imperial Way, Napa, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Information Technology Services
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/15/2026 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 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.
The Position
This recruitment is being conducted to fill two (2) full-time vacancies for the classification of Information Systems Specialist, which may be filled at the II or Senior, level depending on the qualifications, for the Network Operations Team at the Information Technology Services (ITS) Division, a branch of the County Executive Office, at Napa County.

The eligibility 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.

About Information Technology Services at Napa County:
Napa County Information Technology Services (ITS) is a branch of the County Executive Office that provides technology services and solutions to all County departments, as well as a range of technology services to five special districts within the County. Each of these functional areas and special districts provide their unique services to the Napa County community and ITS plays a strategic role in fulfilling technology needs in support of these varying businesses.

About the Position for Network Operations:

• Pay Range for Information Systems Specialist II: $51.45 per hour (Step
  1) - $61.61 per hour (Step
  5)
• Pay Range for Senior Information Systems Specialist: $57.54 per hour (Step
  1) - $68.94 per hour (Step
  5)
• 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/2026

The current vacancies are for the Networks Operations Team. The Napa County Net Ops team is a collaborative group focused on securing and maintaining the critical backbone of the organization's infrastructure. We are seeking a proactive, solutions-oriented IT professional with a "security-first" mindset and strong experience in enterprise networking, including routing, switching, virtualization and firewall management. The ideal candidate will take ownership of complex troubleshooting and project management, will thrive in a team orientated environment that works a hybrid schedule, and will value cross-training and knowledge-sharing that contribute to the overall success and strength of the team.

Position Requirements:
To qualify for theInfo Systems Specialist II/Senior Information Systems Specialist classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:

• Information Systems Specialist II Experience: Two years of programming, systems, and/or Web design and development experience in a governmental or business operation.
• Senior Information Systems Specialist Experience: Three years of programming and/or systems experience in governmental or business operation.
• Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with major course work in data processing, computer science, graphic design, or a closely related field, and minor course work in business principles. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• License or Certificate:* A position assigned to this class may require 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.
The Recruitment & Selection Process:
Online Final date to receive applications

By Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm PSTApplication Screening Tentatively the week of June 15, 2026

Supplemental Question Scoring Tentatively the week of June 15, 2026

Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Exam (Panel Interview)
Oral Exam (Panel…