Senior Deputy Public Guardian
Apply NowCompany: County of San Bernardino, CA
Location: San Bernardino, CA 92404
Description:
Salary : $71,510.40 - $98,280.00 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-04190-01
Department: Human Services-DAAS/Public Guardian
Opening Date: 02/08/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
The Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian is recruiting for a Senior Deputy Public Guardian to train, lead and mentor Deputy Public Guardians; manage complex cases which require coordination of multiple factors, and unique and extenuating circumstances; serve as a conservator of conservatee's property and financial assets; and coordinate legal or social services on behalf of conservatee; and serve as a Court Officer, which requires attending court hearings on behalf of conservatees. Incumbent will also be responsible for duties and tasks related to both LPS and Probate conservatorships.
For more information regarding job duties, refer to the job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIRMENET 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 with
cash-out option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- 16 hours Perfect attendance leave
- Generous Pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available!
- 457(b) Deferred
- Retirement Medical Trust
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program
Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background Investigation: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing.
Working Conditions: Incumbents in this class will occasionally work in odorous, pest-infested areas. They may also be required to lift and carry conservatee's personal belongings, which may weigh up to sixty (60) pounds.
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Work Schedule: Work schedule may require availability for after hour referrals, night duty, and weekend shifts.
CA Certification Training: 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.
Work Location: Incumbents will be assigned to work at the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) located at 686 E. Mill St. San Bernardino, CA 92415-0647. Office location may change due to space and department operational needs. New office may be located in the East (San Bernardino/Colton) or West (Fontana/Rancho) Valley of San Bernardino County.
Sponsorship: 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:
A Bachelor's Degree in Business/Public Administration, Behavioral/Social Science, or a closely related field.
-AND-
Experience:
One (1) year of full-time experience equivalent to a with the County of San Bernardino. Equivalent experience includes the arrangement for custodial care and administration of estates of gravely disabled or other incompetent persons appointed to the Public Guardian by the court. Note: Experience as a Deputy Public Guardian Trainee is not considered qualifying.
Substitution: Four (4) additional years of full-time experience as described above may substitute for the education requirement.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience collaborating with law enforcement agencies, psychiatric and acute care hospital settings, and the legal/court system. Certification as a Public Guardian as established by CAPAGPC is desirable.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Resumes may accompany the application as supplemental information only, but are typically not considered or reviewed unless specifically requested on the job announcement. Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
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 click to review the Government Jobs , 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.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Technical & Inspection 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
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
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01
COMPETITIVE EVALUATION: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
02
QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Indicate how much experience you have equivalent to a Deputy Public Guardian in San Bernardino County.Equivalent experience includes the arrangement for custodial care and administration of estates of gravely disabled or other incompetent persons appointed to the Public Guardian by the court.
03
QUALIFYING EDUCATION: Indicate your specific Bachelor's degree title or higher.
04
MENTORING, TRAINING, AND SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: Describe your experience in mentoring, training and/or providing back-up for supervisory staff (e.g. acting as the "in-charge"). Be specific as to your level of responsibility in these areas (primary responsibility, assisted, participated).If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate N/A.
05
BUDGET/FISCAL EXPERIENCE: Describe in detail your experience in fiscal monitoring, administration of complex estates and/or trusts. Be specific as to your level of responsibility in these areas (primary responsibility, assisted, participated).If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate N/A.
06
LEGAL EXPERIENCE: Describe your experience working with the legal/court system. Include experience preparing legal documents, court accountings, providing testimony, appearing in court and/or supporting legal counsel.If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate N/A.
07
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE: Describe your experience collaborating with law enforcement agencies.If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate N/A.
08
PUBLIC RELATIONS: Describe your experience acting as a representative on behalf of an agency, working with government boards, commissions or other public agencies. Include any experience making presentations.If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate N/A.
09
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
Required Question
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-04190-01
Department: Human Services-DAAS/Public Guardian
Opening Date: 02/08/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
The Department of Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian is recruiting for a Senior Deputy Public Guardian to train, lead and mentor Deputy Public Guardians; manage complex cases which require coordination of multiple factors, and unique and extenuating circumstances; serve as a conservator of conservatee's property and financial assets; and coordinate legal or social services on behalf of conservatee; and serve as a Court Officer, which requires attending court hearings on behalf of conservatees. Incumbent will also be responsible for duties and tasks related to both LPS and Probate conservatorships.
For more information regarding job duties, refer to the job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIRMENET 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 with
cash-out option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- 16 hours Perfect attendance leave
- Generous Pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available!
- 457(b) Deferred
- Retirement Medical Trust
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program
Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background Investigation: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing.
Working Conditions: Incumbents in this class will occasionally work in odorous, pest-infested areas. They may also be required to lift and carry conservatee's personal belongings, which may weigh up to sixty (60) pounds.
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Work Schedule: Work schedule may require availability for after hour referrals, night duty, and weekend shifts.
CA Certification Training: 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.
Work Location: Incumbents will be assigned to work at the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) located at 686 E. Mill St. San Bernardino, CA 92415-0647. Office location may change due to space and department operational needs. New office may be located in the East (San Bernardino/Colton) or West (Fontana/Rancho) Valley of San Bernardino County.
Sponsorship: 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:
A Bachelor's Degree in Business/Public Administration, Behavioral/Social Science, or a closely related field.
-AND-
Experience:
One (1) year of full-time experience equivalent to a with the County of San Bernardino. Equivalent experience includes the arrangement for custodial care and administration of estates of gravely disabled or other incompetent persons appointed to the Public Guardian by the court. Note: Experience as a Deputy Public Guardian Trainee is not considered qualifying.
Substitution: Four (4) additional years of full-time experience as described above may substitute for the education requirement.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience collaborating with law enforcement agencies, psychiatric and acute care hospital settings, and the legal/court system. Certification as a Public Guardian as established by CAPAGPC is desirable.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Resumes may accompany the application as supplemental information only, but are typically not considered or reviewed unless specifically requested on the job announcement. Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
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 click to review the Government Jobs , 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.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Technical & Inspection 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
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
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01
COMPETITIVE EVALUATION: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
02
QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Indicate how much experience you have equivalent to a Deputy Public Guardian in San Bernardino County.Equivalent experience includes the arrangement for custodial care and administration of estates of gravely disabled or other incompetent persons appointed to the Public Guardian by the court.
- I have less than one (1) year of full-time experience as a Deputy Public Guardian in San Bernardino County or equivalent.
- I have at least one (1) year of full-time experience as a Deputy Public Guardian in San Bernardino County or equivalent.
- I have at least five (5) years of full-time experience as a Deputy Public Guardian in San Bernardino County or equivalent.
- I have no related experience.
03
QUALIFYING EDUCATION: Indicate your specific Bachelor's degree title or higher.
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Behavioral/Social Science
- Other closely related field
- N/A - have not completed a qualifying Bachelor's degree or higher.
04
MENTORING, TRAINING, AND SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: Describe your experience in mentoring, training and/or providing back-up for supervisory staff (e.g. acting as the "in-charge"). Be specific as to your level of responsibility in these areas (primary responsibility, assisted, participated).If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate N/A.
05
BUDGET/FISCAL EXPERIENCE: Describe in detail your experience in fiscal monitoring, administration of complex estates and/or trusts. Be specific as to your level of responsibility in these areas (primary responsibility, assisted, participated).If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate N/A.
06
LEGAL EXPERIENCE: Describe your experience working with the legal/court system. Include experience preparing legal documents, court accountings, providing testimony, appearing in court and/or supporting legal counsel.If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate N/A.
07
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE: Describe your experience collaborating with law enforcement agencies.If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate N/A.
08
PUBLIC RELATIONS: Describe your experience acting as a representative on behalf of an agency, working with government boards, commissions or other public agencies. Include any experience making presentations.If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate N/A.
09
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
10
**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
Required Question