Job Description

Description

The Aging and Adult Services Division of San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Supervising Deputy Public Guardian/Public Administrator - Aging and Adult Services.

There is currently a vacancy in the Public Administrator program, located in San Mateo but may travel throughout and outside the County to perform duties of the position.

Aging and Adult Services

We provide a wide range of services to keep older adults, people with disabilities, and dependent adults living safely in the community. Services provided by the Division include centralized intake and referral, assessment and consultation, protective and supportive services, and case management. Programs include:

• Adult Protective Services

• Public Guardian

• 24-Hour Hotline

• Enhanced Case Management (ECM)

• In-Home Supportive Services Program (IHSS)

• Linkages

Our goal is to ensure that we deliver compassionate and financially responsible services that meet professional standards and ethics and reflect the County's statement of beliefs.

Public Administrator Unit

The Public Administrator manages estates and makes final arrangements for San Mateo County residents who die without a will or any known relatives able or willing to act on the decedent's behalf to manage and resolve the estate. Working through appropriate methods of probate, the Public Administrator manages the estate until proper distribution is complete. The Public Administrator’s primary responsibility is to administer estates of decedents placed under the jurisdiction of the Public Administrator, participating in the investigation, inventory, and distribution of estates subject to the CA State Probate Code. Within established guidelines, the Public Administrator applies the provisions of applicable laws, while making decisions during investigations and distribution of assets. In addition, the Public Administrator prepares court accountings for summary and regular estates, compiles financial information and preparation of tax information for personal, fiduciary and estate taxes.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• Familiar with Probate Code, Local Court Rules, and Welfare and Institutions Code, and applicable laws and regulations relating to administration of decedent estates.

• Familiar with rules and regulations governing eligibility and operation of financial and asset management including personal property, real property, and financial investments.

• Knowledgeable about functions and procedures of the court system.

• Familiar with principles, policies, and procedures used in heirship determination.

• Knowledgeable about available resources and principles and techniques used in conducting estate and financial investigations to determine decedent’s assets, including real property and investments.

• Familiar with supervisory principles and practices and skilled in planning, organizing, supervising, and evaluating work of assigned staff.

• Skilled in effective communication; experienced in presenting oral and written reports.

• Able to maintain effective, cooperative, and understanding work relationships with individuals from a variety of diverse backgrounds, community partners, representatives of the court, financial institutions, and other agencies.

• Comfortable providing crisis assistance in sensitive and difficult cases and determining alternate courses of action as necessary.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Two years of experience in professional estate administration or investigation work.

IMPORTANT:

Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the “Apply” button. If you are not on the County's website, please go toSan Mateo County Jobs to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

• Final Filing Date: Monday, February 24, 2025, by 11:59 PM PST

• Application Screening: Week of March 3, 2025

• Panel Interviews: Week of March 17, 2025

Job Announcement URL: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/4795020/supervising-deputy-…

Benefits

Please visit www.smcgov.org/media/100151/download?inline=for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.

Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.

As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.

County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.

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