Deputy Public Administrator III

Orange County, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 71510 - 96345

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CAREER DESCRIPTION

Deputy Public Administrator I/II

SALARY INFORMATION

Deputy Public Administrator I - $30.97 up to $41.50 hourly

Deputy Public Administrator II - $34.38 up to $46.32 hourly

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment will establish an openeligible list. The eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy within the Orange County Public Administrator and may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until Tuesday December 23 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (PST).

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

ORANGE COUNTY
Orange Countyis a desirable place to live and is one of the premier employers in the region as well as the third largest populated County in California. At the County you will find a variety individual opportunity job satisfaction and the pleasure of working with colleagues who are dedicated to making a positive difference. You can learn more about the County of Orange by clicking here.

ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR
TheOrange County Public Administratorprovides full-service estate administration including an in-house real estate broker property management personal property storage auction services accounting investment liquidation and dedicated legal counsel. As a part of the Orange County District Attorneys office the Public Administrator protects manages and acts as a fiduciary for decedent estates throughout the probate process for deceased residents of Orange County who at the time of their death left no identifiable person(s) qualified to be named executor/administrator of their addition heirs or family members of decedents may nominate the Public Administrator to act on their behalf to probate their loved ones estate. Once the Court appoints the Public Administrator to act the office handles a variety of functions from cleaning out the residence of decedent paying the decedents creditors contacting heirs and selling or distributing the assets of the decedent including real and personal property. County Counsel acts as the representative of the Public Administrator in court throughout the probate process.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Deputy Public Administrator I/II is responsible for performing a wide variety of activities and services to fulfill the legal mandates of the Public Administrator. They are responsible and accountable for performing investigations related to decedent estate administration and for managing the estates of deceased persons determined by the courts to fall within the jurisdiction of the Public Administrator.

Please note: The Deputy Public Administrator I/II position is not an Attorney position nor part of the Attorney series. This position is not related to the educational Public Administration major (such as bachelors in public administration or masters in public administration).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to the minimum experience and education requirements the ideal candidatewill possess a degree in Business Administration Communications Management Finance Legal Studies ora related fieldfrom an accredited college or university.Additionally the ideal candidate will possess at least two (2) yearsof experience in a similar position including Public Administrator or appointed fiduciary; a position involving hands on probate finance escrow or paralegal work; or a project management position requiring a combination of business skills finance or fiduciary decision making.

The ideal candidate will also possess the knowledge skills and abilities listed below:

Fluency and experience in utilizing Microsoft Office products including the creation and use of spreadsheets and ability to learn and use electronic tools to undertake online research or investigation when required

Exceptional judgment and common sense

Detail-oriented approach to investigative work
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
Superior interviewing interrogation and listening skills
Superior report writing skills
Strong research and analytical skills
Ability to speak clearly and testify in court regarding estates in litigation
Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate decisions
Ability to apply forward thinking and creative thought with high ethical standards

Ability to maintain confidentiality

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Clickhere to learn more about the minimum qualifications and the physical mental environmental and working conditions for theDeputy Public-Administrator I/II classification.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resources will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants based on the minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)

Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applications exhibiting qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Application Appraisal Panel(AAP) Application Review (Weighted 100%)

Application materials will be rated by a panel of job knowledge experts for those qualifications most needed to perform the duties of the job. The more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step. This is a competitive process; therefore be thorough in your responses.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed Human Resources will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhereto review the policy.

BACKGROUND SCREENING
Candidates under consideration for hire by the District Attorney will be required to pass an extensive investigation to the satisfaction of the department.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your
correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared
with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your
status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through
the site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders
and/or accept emails ending with and . If your email
address should change please update your profile at .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Clickherefor additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment please contact Brandy Soriaator.

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

CAREER DESCRIPTIONDeputy Public Administrator I/IISALARY INFORMATIONDeputy Public Administrator I - $30.97 up to $41.50 hourlyDeputy Public Administrator II - $34.38 up to $46.32 hourlyOPEN TO THE PUBLICThis recruitment will establish an openeligible list. The eligible list established through this ...