Supervising Deputy Public Administrator

CAREER DESCRIPTION

SUPERVISING DEPUTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following date:

Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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

Online applications will be accepted beginning July 30, 2024, and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 P.M. PST on the day the needs of the department are met. Interested applications are encouraged to apply immediately for priority consideration.

First round of consideration deadline is August 20, 2024, at 11:59 P.M. (PST)

ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR :
The Orange County Public Administrator provides 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 Attorney's 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 estate. In addition, heirs or family members of decedents may nominate the Public Administrator to act on their behalf to probate their loved one's 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 decedent's 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 Supervising Deputy Public Administrator is responsible for performing a wide variety of activities and services to fulfill the legal mandates of the Public Administrator. They are responsible for reviewing and assigning referrals and Orders to Show Cause that are issued from the court to the Deputy Public Administrators under their supervision. Incumbents will assist in creating policies, training and mentoring deputies under their supervision, and the management of some of the more complex estates of deceased persons determined by the courts to fall within the jurisdiction of the Public Administrator.

Please note: The Supervising Deputy Public Administrator 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 bachelor's in public administration or master's in public administration).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES:
In addition to the minimum experience and education requirements, the ideal candidate will possess a degree in Business Administration, Communications, Management, Finance, Legal Studies or a related field from an accredited college or university.

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

• Ability to work well with others and to supervise and develop staff under their supervision.
• 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:
Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications and the physical, mental, environmental, and working conditions for the Supervising Deputy Public-Administrator classification.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
District Attorney 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 Appraisal Panel: (Refer/Non-Refer)

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, District Attorney 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 Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

VETERANS EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE: 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 click here (Download PDF reader) to 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.

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 GovernmentJobs.com website. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Alissa Quintero at (714) 347-8805 or Alissa.Quintero@ocdapa.org

EEO INFORMATION

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

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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