Job Details

Job Title

Supervisor Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator

Human Services Department, County of Sonoma.

Salary up to $58.43/hr ($121,950/yr) plus competitive total compensation package.

Responsibilities

• Supervising staff investigations, setting deadlines, and answering questions.
• Assisting Deputy PA/PG/PC staff in all aspects of their caseload, including developing case management plans, and providing daily feedback, support, and direction.
• Scheduling, planning, and leading various team meetings.
• Conducting one-on-one staff meetings, documenting performance, coaching team members, and providing achievable goals.
• Reviewing the work of Deputy PA/PG/PCs for accuracy and conformance to program policies.
• Investigating, coordinating, and managing services in difficult or complex cases.
• Assisting with property searches, which requires the use of specialized safety equipment such as Tyvek suits and hood respirators.
• Completing field work, attending court hearings, and searching for properties to safeguard assets.

Qualifications

• Professional experience dealing with decedent estates, probate guardianships, and/or LPS conservatorships.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to oversee a large caseload.
• Experience supervising and leading team members and providing critical feedback.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities.
• An aptitude for organizing and triaging under strict deadlines.
• The ability to train and evaluate staff and respond to their needs in real time.
• An understanding of the public assistance programs available to clients.
• The ability to respond to and communicate with a diverse population of clients, family members, and callers under severe stress and/or in difficult situations.
• The ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain client confidentiality.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Panoramic Database Software, and other case management tracking tools.

About the Human Services Department (HSD)

As the largest agency in Sonoma County government, the Human Services Department's mission is to build upon strengths, as we bridge clients to opportunities through responsive safety-net services. We work to protect vulnerable children and adults, to help people rise above poverty and thrive in our community, and to promote maximum independence and well-being for individuals and families. HSD is responsible for child and adult protective services, veteran services, and administration of state and federal programs, including CalFRESH, CalWORKs, Medi‑Cal, and In‑Home Supportive Services. The department is dedicated to providing responsive, client‑focused services so that all in our community can live freely chosen lives up to their full potential throughout their lifespan. The core values that drive our work are dignity, humility, integrity, responsiveness, partnership, and belonging.

Benefits

• Hybrid Telework – A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment.
• Salary Advancement – A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full‑time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range.
• Paid Time Off – Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year.
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions – 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee‑only and employee + family health plan options.
• Post‑Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement – County contributions to help fund post‑retirement employee health insurance/benefits.
• Retirement – A pension fully integrated with Social Security.
• Paid Parental Leave – May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment.
• Additional Benefits – Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more.
• Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Application Instructions

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707‑565‑3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Responses to supplemental questions will or may be scored using position‑specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

Selection Process

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

• An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position.

Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Background Check

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional Requirements

• Certification by the California State Association of Public Administrators, Public Guardians, and Public Conservators; or within two years of employment, employees in this classification shall obtain required certification.
• Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. The position advertised on this announcement does not require possession of a valid California Driver's License.

EEO Statement

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.