Supervising Deputy Public Administrator Sheriff's Office

The Riverside County Sheriffs Office is seeking a Supervising Deputy Public Administrator to fill a vacancy within the Coroner/Public Administrator Bureau in Perris.

As a Supervising Deputy Public Administrator the incumbent will assign supervise and evaluate the work of staff engaged in probating deceased persons estates; and perform the more difficult estate administration work. The incumbent is accountable for the overall compliance and timeliness of their subordinates caseload. Responsibilities include supervising probate administration such as selling property liquidating assets closing accounts managing auctions handling taxes and ensuring proper distribution of estate funds; appearing in court and providing testimony as needed; coordinating funeral burial or cremation arrangements; assisting with evictions when necessary; communicating with families; and overseeing the financial assistance program for funeral services.

The Supervising Deputy Public Administrator will perform both office and fieldwork related to investigating and administering the estates of deceased persons. This position will require the incumbent to work around offensive sights and smells and to work in an indoor/outdoor environment where they may be exposed to variable weather conditions insects and/or rodents.

The department seeks candidates who possess supervisory experience with probate laws court procedures and legal research using databases and online resources. Candidates who have served as a Public Administrator Public Guardian or Public Conservator are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Meet the Team!
The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriffs Office with a staff of over 3600 dedicated men and women cover the expanse of over 7300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriffs Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity professionalism leadership and loyalty and believes in service above self.

Who May Apply
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Current employees of the County of Riverside and/or the Riverside County Sheriffs Office may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Screen cases referred to the Public Administrator section and delegate assignments to the appropriate deputy or investigator.

Supervise the work of the Public Administrator staff for conformance to time schedules state codes and division policies and procedures; train and assist staff in administrative procedures state codes techniques used in estate investigation to determine decedents assets and the methods of probating decedents estates.

Evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

Serve as the estate administrator for the more complex Public Administrator cases involving complicated legal issues public figures and large estates.

Represent the department in meetings with attorneys to resolve legal questions relevant to probating decedents estates.

Evaluate modifications in office systems and procedures and provide recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the section; prepare correspondence and reports.

Coordinate with other sections within the division in the assignment of staff to public auctions; attend departmental and divisional staff meetings.

Train staff on procedures in reviewing applications for County indigent cremation and/or burial; act as the Public Administrator as assigned.

OPTION I
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.

Experience: Two years in a position comparable to that of Deputy Public Administrator or Deputy Public Guardian with Riverside County.

OPTION II
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.

Experience:Three years of full-time experience in which the primary duties and responsibilities involved administering the estates of decedents.

OPTION III
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.

Experience: Three years managing the estates of and coordinating activities relative to the custodial care of individuals under guardianship or conservatorship. Experience must have been of a nature that would have provided the knowledge and abilities listed below.

ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: The principles of supervision; the Probate Code and other laws and regulations related to the Public Administrator function; principles practices and methods of estate administration; methods and techniques of estate and financial investigations including researching wills real property stocks bonds and bank accounts; functions of Probate as it relates to administering estates.

Ability to: Supervise and train others in the methods and techniques of estate investigation and probate procedures; investigate decedents assets and administer public administrator estate including paying taxes creditors and other outstanding expenses; prepare clear concise reports; establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and the public.

Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required.

Interviews:Selected applicants will be required to attend in-person interviews.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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