Deputy Public Administrator Sheriff's Office

ABOUT THE POSITION

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

As a Deputy Public Administrator the incumbent will perform both office and fieldwork related to investigating and administering the estates of deceased persons. Responsibilities include 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. Additionally 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 have experience with probate laws court procedures and legal research using databases and online resources. Candidates who have served as a Public Administrator Public Guardian Public Conservator Paralegal or Legal Secretary 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.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Investigate referrals to the Public Administrator to determine appropriateness for administration of decedents estates.

Search for next of kin wills trusts and burial instructions of deceased persons.

Locate inventory and protect all assets of decedents; insure the protection of properties against fire and liability.

Manage estate assets secure personal property handle notes and mortgages pay insurance premiums collect receivables and negotiate leases and rentals of property.

Supervise the operations of a business or close a business down when it is in the interest of the estate; notify law enforcement agencies to monitor vacant properties.

Meet and correspond with heirs relatives attorneys other governmental agencies title companies banks etc.; examine creditors claims for validity and form.

Supervise the removal and storage of transportable assets.

Upon appointment by the court as administrator determine assets to be converted transfer control of stock and bonds to the Public Administrator conduct sales of personal and real property and secure contents of safe deposit boxes.

Apply for insurance social security veterans and other benefits; arrange for funerals; review approve and / or deny County Indigent Cremation and / or Burial applications.

Prepare detailed reports of transactions affecting each estate as required by law; direct the preparation of decedents personal and estate tax returns; review inquiries and prepare responses for persons interested in status of estate.

Represent the Public Administrator in court and act for the Public Administrator as directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Option I

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

Experience : Two years of technical experience with a public or private agency in any combination of estate or trust administration or Conservatorships paralegal or legal assistant real property management real property sales or property appraisal. (Completion of undergraduate level courses from an accredited college or university in law real estate public administration accounting or a closely related field to the assignment may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of the required experience.)

Option II

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

Experience : Two years of sworn or non-sworn experience conducting field investigation of assets in such areas as trusts probates insurance or banking. (Completion of undergraduate level courses from an accredited college or university in law real estate public administration accounting or a closely related field to the assignment may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of the required experience.)

Other Requirements

License : Possession of a valid California Drivers License may be required.

Environmental Conditions : 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.

Knowledge of : The Public Administrators functions and related laws regulations and codes; practices and methods used in estate and financial investigations to determine decedents assets including real and personal property; real property management; real estate practices; principles and techniques of accounting banking and other financial procedures; functions and procedures of Probate as it relates to administering estates; basic word processing techniques and electronic case management systems.

Ability to : Administer the estates of decedents which involves managing and protecting assets paying of taxes maintenance of real property and the safe-keeping of personal effects; interpret and apply laws and regulations related to Public Administrators work; prepare clear and concise reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; establish and maintain accurate financial records; conduct investigations and gather information involving financial resources real property and other assets of decedents including locating heirs or other interested parties; recognize and analyze problems gather relevant information determine facts and draw valid conclusions.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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

Contact Information

For more information regarding this position please contact the recruiter Stephanie Rodriguez at or .

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.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .

If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 59627 - 88750