Dentist

Job Description and Duties

The Department of State Hospitals-Napa has a vacancy for a Dentist. Under the supervision of the Chief Dentist, the NSH Dentist (DDS) is responsible for the delivery of dental care to patients at the Department of State Hospitals-Napa. The DDS participates in performance management activities to continuously improve the Dental Program. The DDS may delegate appropriate levels of responsibility to the Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist and is responsible for the quality of their work. The DDS maintains order and supervises the conduct of the patients and protects and maintains the safety of persons and property.

Applications may be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. The appearance and completion of your application will be taken into consideration. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Per CCR 249.3 this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of State Hospitals - Napa must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

To apply for the examination for this position, please click here:

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. Please note this is a separate process, you will also need to submit your application of interest additionally.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Benefits

Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the web site and to the web site for retirement and health benefit information.

Other benefits include:

Free Parking

On-site childcare

Electric Vehicle charging stations

Beautiful walking trails and access to parks

On-site exercise facility

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.