Assistant Public Administrator

The Job

The Sheriff's Department, is recruiting for an Assistant Public Administrator to manage and coordinate the overall activities of the Public Administrator’s Division which includes planning and directing the work of subordinate supervisors and staff involved in the management and accountability of cases under the jurisdiction of the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator. Additionally, this position is responsible for overseeing the selection, hiring, and training and development of staff; assigning cases; administering the budget; monitoring revenue, expenditures, and contracts; conducting fiscal analysis; and interpreting laws and regulations concerning trusts, probates, banking and insurance matters related to the Public Administrator.

For more detailed information, refer to the Assistant Public Administrator job description.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS

Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14

A 3% salary increase is scheduled for 2/21/26**

Review the job-specific Benefit Summary by following this link .

For additional Benefits details, please refer to the MOU .

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT PERKS

- Medical and Dental: Family Coverage

- Vision: Employee Coverage

- Premium Subsidies to offset health costs

- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified health care expenses

- Up to 4 weeks with accruable vacation
80 hours Administrative leave

- 11 days accruable sick leave

- 15 paid holidays

- 16 hours Perfect attendance leave

- Generous Pension

- Retirement reciprocity may be available!

- 457(b) Deferred compensation plan

- Retirement Medical Trust Fund

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Wellness Program

Commuter Services - Employee Discounts

For more Employee Benefits information, follow this link: General/Management Benefits Summary

** Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


1) License: Travel throughout the County is required. At the time of hire, a valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced. Use of a county vehicle and/or mileage reimbursement is available.
2) Physical: Requires occasional physical agility including walking, standing, bending, squatting and lifting items that may weigh up to 60 pounds; possible exposure to substandard living and storage areas (insects, unpleasant odors, etc. while performing field work); and willingness to be called in crisis situations at irregular hours.
3) Background: Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony and must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, which includes a medical, drug, and fingerprint check, and a polygraph examination; and must be legally eligible to be in custody and control of a firearm as property.
4) Certification/Continuing Education: Certification by the California State Association of Public Administrators, Public Guardians, and Public Conservators (CAPAPGPC) is required within four (4) years of appointment and continuing education courses are required to maintain certification.
5) Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in business/public administration, management, behavioral/social science or closely related field.

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Experience: Must meet one of the experience options.

Option A: One (1) year of supervisory experience administering the estates of decedents, gravely disabled, or other incompetent persons in a city, county, or state Public Administrator or Public Guardian office. Experience equivalent to a Supervising Deputy Public Administrator or Guardian within San Bernardino County.

Option B: Two (2) years of lead experience administering the estates of decedents, gravely disabled, or other incompetent persons in a city, county, or state Public Administrator or Public Guardian office. Experience equivalent to a Senior Deputy Public Administrator or Guardian within San Bernardino County.

Option C: Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience administering the estates of decedents, gravely disabled, or other incompetent persons in a case management, or legal setting. Experience must include financial management audits, investigation of assets in such fields as probate or trust administration; administration of personnel and budget/fiscal oversight.

Substitution: Additional experience administering the estates of decedents, gravely disabled, or other incompetent persons in a Public Administrator, Public Guardian, case management, or legal setting may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have directly related demonstrated experience in the following:

• Directing the administration of decedents' estates
  
• Establishing and implementing policies
  
• Developing and implementing training plans for staff
  
• Probate law
  
• Managing and resolving issues with the courts
  
• Creating and implementing internal procedures to ensure legal requirements are met
  

Selection Process

Examination : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the results of the evaluation, may be referred to a selection interview.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the posted filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email . Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please follow this link to the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form to complete and submit your request within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information .

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Management Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 7/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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