Deputy Public Administrator Government Job Dept-Health Services – Only Full Time

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent career opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Deputy Public Administrator position. There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Public Administrator’s Office located in Martinez, CA. You will be required to travel to various locations within Contra Costa County.
 
Under direction of the Chief Deputy Public Administrator, the Deputy Public Administrator administers the estates of deceased persons and protects and disposes of said estates by performing a variety of investigative, technical, and administrative duties; and performs related work as required.
 
The Public Administrator’s Office investigates and may administer the estates of persons who are residents of Contra Costa County at the time of death and who die without a qualified person able to assume the responsibility. The powers of the Public Administrator are mandated by the California Probate Code.
 
We are looking for someone who:

• Is knowledgeable of the functions and laws governing the public administrator
• Has knowledge of and experience with the estate administration process
• Has strong oral and written communication skills
• Has the ability to analyze situations and choose optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Has the ability to prioritize work to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Can work independently while still functioning well in a team-oriented environment
• Is detailed oriented and has a strong commitment to quality

What you will typically be responsible for: 

• Reviewing referrals and conducting investigations to locate next of kin
• Coordinating and participating in on-site searches to gather information regarding estate assets
• Answering phone calls and responding to emails in a timely and professional manner
• Working in a professional manner with other County departments, funeral homes, financial institutions, and estate beneficiaries
• Collecting assets subject to the probate process
• Keeping case management system updated with all relevant case data
• Reading and applying relevant laws to ensure program compliance

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be part of a highly collaborative and supportive environment
• You will have continuous learning opportunities including on-going training
• You will work with a team of passionate, innovating, and joyful collaborators
• The County offers excellent employee benefits including medical and dental programs and a deferred compensation plan

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• In some instances, you will be making a death notification and encounter intense emotional reactions
• Homes visited may be in various degrees of disorder and cleanliness and may be hoarded; you may be exposed to unpleasant odors
• You will be responsible for managing multiple cases simultaneously

Competencies Required:

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

 
To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months. 

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
 
Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business, administration, or public administration, law, social/behavioral science, or closely related field. 
 
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience in a public agency, trust administration, probate insurance or banking setting performing duties equivalent to the Public Administrator Program Assistant in Contra Costa County which involved responsibility for administering estates of deceased persons, estate guardianship, estate administration or investigation of estate assets.
 
License Required: Candidates must possess a valid California motor vehicle operator’s license. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.
 
Certification: Must be certified through the California State Association of Public Administrators, Public Guardians, and Public Conservators (CA PA/PG/PC) within four years of appointment under the standards and certification requirements set forth by the CA PA/PG/PC and maintain certification while employed in the Public Administrator’s Office.

1. Application Filing and Evaluation:  All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.

2. Virtual Oral Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online video assessment. The assessment will measure candidates’ competencies as they relate to the job. In the assessment, candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies, as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These may include, but are not limited to: Critical Thinking, Legal & Regulatory Navigation, Professional Integrity & Ethics, Self-Management, and Oral Communication. (Weighted 100%).
 

 
 The virtual oral assessment will be administered remotely using a computer or mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take the assessment, as well as a computer or mobile device with a camera.
 
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
 
For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at [email protected]. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627.
 

Please note that as of August 24, 2021, Contra Costa County enacted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees. Proof of full vaccination will be required of all employees, including new hires. The policy requirements can be found here:  
https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/72164/2021824-Mandatory-Vaccination-Policy-PDF?bidId=

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.