Deputy Director, Department of Aging and Adult Services-Office of the Public Guardian (DAAS-OPG)*

APPLY BY MARCH 8, 2024 FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION

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Recruitment will remain open until filled.

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES

3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 25 / 26

The Department of Aging and Adult Services - Office of the Public Guardian (DAAS-OPG) is recruiting for a Deputy Director (Chief Deputy Public Guardian) who is responsible for managing the Office of the Public Guardian.

The Deputy Director is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating mental health and probate conservatorship services for conservatees of the county.

Responsibilities include :

• Researching and interpreting statutes and case law.
• Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of the organization, systems, and procedures.
• Developing policies and procedures.
• Making budget recommendations.
• Representing the Public Guardian in Mental Health and Probate Courts.
• Acting on behalf of the Public Guardian in signing legal documents.

This position requires extensive knowledge of conservatorship and estate administration services as specified by the Probate and Welfare and Institutions Codes.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Location Assignment : Location assignments are made solely at the discretion of the Director of Aging and Adult Services and based on department needs.

Incumbents will be assigned to work at the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG), temporarily located at 686 E. Mill St. San Bernardino, CA 92415-0647.

Office location may change due to space and department operational needs.

Certification : Incumbents must possess and maintain a valid certification as a Public Guardian as established by the California Association of Public Administrators, Public Guardians, and Public Conservators (CAPAPGPC).

Certification must be obtained within four (4) years of hire per Section 2923 of the California Probate Code, or the incumbent may be terminated.

Pre-Employment Process : Applicants must pass the pre-employment process, which may include credit check, DOJ Livescan fingerprinting, DMV check, and physical exam including drug testing, prior to appointment.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.

Travel : Statewide and nationwide travel is occasionally required. Travel throughout the County is required, and employees are required to make provision for transportation.

A valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Sponsorship : San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Education :

A Bachelor’s degree in behavioral / social science, business / public administration, or other closely related field. Qualifying degrees must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Experience :

Three (3) years of supervisory experience over technical or professional staff in a Public Guardian, Public Conservator, or Public Administrator setting, which included primary responsibility for providing complex and sensitive management of conservatorship and estate administration cases mandated by the court for county residents.

Management experience (i.e., high-level oversight and leading teams through subordinate supervisory staff) is highly desired.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills in managing change, possess keen analytical skills, and be able to develop tools and solutions to meet the needs of the Office of the Public Guardian.

Application Procedure :

Applications will be accepted continuously, with a priority screening date of 5 : 00 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024. After the priority screening date, applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis or periodically.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as this recruitment may close at any time.

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

Veterans’ Preference : Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points.

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