Chief Deputy Public Administrator/Public Guardian/Public Conservator

Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training, and which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities.  Normally, this would include a Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, social welfare, behavioral health, business administration, or related field; and three years experience equivalent to a Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator, including one year at a level equivalent to Supervising Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator;

OR

Some coursework in behavioral science, social welfare, behavioral health, business administration, or related field; and five years experience equivalent to a Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator; including one year at a level equivalent to Supervising Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator.

Certification: Certification by the California State Association of Public Administrators, Public Guardians, and Public Conservators; or within one year of employment, employees in this classification shall obtain required certification.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Thorough knowledge of: the appropriate provisions of the California Probate, Health and Safety, and Welfare and Institutions Codes, and other pertinent laws and regulations as they relate to Public Administrator and Public Guardian and Conservator;  the principles and techniques of investigations, interviewing, and case management; legal definitions and forms used in conservatorship and probate proceedings; various public welfare programs and community resources available to conservatees; concepts involved in wills, trusts, insurance policies, deeds and contracts; legal procedures and practices; courtroom procedures; research and recordkeeping methods; the special needs of disabled adults, mentally ill, and frail elderly populations; medical and psychiatric terminology and current treatment methods.

Working knowledge of: the principles and practices of personnel management, employee supervision, and training; budget development and fiscal management; principles and practices of program management including planning and program analysis; data collection, research methodology, and application of basic statistics; report writing.

Ability to: listen effectively to conflicting viewpoints and resolve disputes between agencies, staff, and clients; communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; assess and evaluate data and develop an effective course of action; work independently in performing work assignments, and in resolving problems and deviations; plan, prioritize, review, direct, implement, evaluate, and perform the work of the unit; supervise, motivate, counsel, discipline, and train subordinate staff; evaluate employee work performance and suggest alternative work methods or special training; develop and maintain effective relationships with the public, coworkers, clients, relatives and friends of clients, and employees of agencies involved with the  unit; effectively and tactfully communicate with persons under emotional stress; deal effectively with clients who are difficult, unstable, mentally ill, potentially abusive, or violent; prepare correspondence and reports on various subjects in a clear and concise manner; prepare and monitor budgets; negotiate, draft, implement, and interpret contracts; draft and implement clear and concise division policies, procedures, and operating manuals; answer procedural, factual, and technical questions related to estate administration and conservatorship services; use modern office equipment and computers sufficient for satisfactory work performance.

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes.
 

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Responses to supplemental questions will be used in assessing minimum qualifications. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses which state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (Weight 100%). Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be placed on an employment list and referred to the department for selection interviews.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 
A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are accepted on-line at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
 
The County of Sonoma prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. Please view the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information.
 
HR Analyst: JL
HR Technician: KW