County of Riverside in
Deputy Public Administrator - Sheriff's Office
County of Riverside in, Perris, California, United States, 92571
Job Overview
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Deputy Public Administrator to fill a vacancy within the Coroner/Public Administrator Bureau in Perris. As a Deputy Public Administrator, the incumbent will perform both office and fieldwork related to investigating and administering the estates of deceased persons. Responsibilities include probate administration such as selling property, liquidating assets, closing accounts, managing auctions, handling taxes, and ensuring proper distribution of estate funds; appearing in court and providing testimony as needed; coordinating funeral, burial, or cremation arrangements; assisting with evictions when necessary; communicating with families; and overseeing the financial assistance program for funeral services. Additionally, this position will require the incumbent to work around offensive sights and smells, and to work in an indoor/outdoor environment where they may be exposed to variable weather conditions, insects, and/or rodents. Meet the Team
The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self. Who May Apply
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Current employees of the County of Riverside and/or the Riverside County Sheriff's Office may be considered before other applicants, depending on the volume of applications received. Responsibilities
Investigate referrals to the Public Administrator to determine appropriateness for administration of decedents' estates. Search for next of kin, wills, trusts, and burial instructions of deceased persons. Locate, inventory, and protect all assets of decedents; insure the protection of properties against fire and liability. Manage estate assets, secure personal property, handle notes and mortgages, pay insurance premiums, collect receivables, and negotiate leases and rentals of property. Supervise the operations of a business or close a business down when it is in the interest of the estate; notify law enforcement agencies to monitor vacant properties. Meet and correspond with heirs, relatives, attorneys, other governmental agencies, title companies, banks, etc.; examine creditor's claims for validity and form. Supervise the removal and storage of transportable assets. Upon appointment by the court as administrator, determine assets to be converted, transfer control of stock and bonds to the Public Administrator, conduct sales of personal and real property, and secure contents of safe deposit boxes. Apply for insurance, social security, veterans, and other benefits; arrange for funerals; review, approve, and/or deny County Indigent Cremation and/or Burial applications. Prepare detailed reports of transactions affecting each estate as required by law; direct the preparation of decedent's personal and estate tax returns; review inquiries and prepare responses for persons interested in status of estate. Represent the Public Administrator in court and act for the Public Administrator as directed. Education & Experience Requirements
Option I Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test. Experience: Two years of technical experience with a public or private agency in any combination of estate or trust administration or Conservatorships, paralegal or legal assistant, real property management, real property sales, or property appraisal. Completion of undergraduate level courses from an accredited college or university in law, real estate, public administration, accounting or a closely related field to the assignment may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of the required experience. Option II Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test. Experience: Two years of sworn or non-sworn experience conducting field investigation of assets in such areas as trusts, probates, insurance, or banking. Completion of undergraduate level courses from an accredited college or university in law, real estate, public administration, accounting, or a closely related field to the assignment may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of the required experience. Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required. Environmental Conditions
This position will require the incumbent to work around offensive sights and smells, and to work in an indoor/outdoor environment where they may be exposed to variable weather conditions, insects, and/or rodents. Knowledge of
The Public Administrator's functions and related laws, regulations and codes; practices and methods used in estate and financial investigations to determine decedents assets including real and personal property; real property management; real estate practices; principles and techniques of accounting, banking and other financial procedures; functions and procedures of Probate as it relates to administering estates; basic word processing techniques and electronic case management systems. Ability to
Administer the estates of decedents which involves managing and protecting assets, paying of taxes, maintenance of real property, and the safe-keeping of personal effects; interpret and apply laws and regulations related to Public Administrator's work; prepare clear and concise reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; establish and maintain accurate financial records; conduct investigations and gather information involving financial resources, real property and other assets of decedents, including locating heirs or other interested parties; recognize and analyze problems, gather relevant information, determine facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interviews
Selected applicants will be required to attend in‑person interviews. Contact Information
For more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Stephanie Rodriguez, at (951) 955-5776 or sterodriguez@rivco.org.
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The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Deputy Public Administrator to fill a vacancy within the Coroner/Public Administrator Bureau in Perris. As a Deputy Public Administrator, the incumbent will perform both office and fieldwork related to investigating and administering the estates of deceased persons. Responsibilities include probate administration such as selling property, liquidating assets, closing accounts, managing auctions, handling taxes, and ensuring proper distribution of estate funds; appearing in court and providing testimony as needed; coordinating funeral, burial, or cremation arrangements; assisting with evictions when necessary; communicating with families; and overseeing the financial assistance program for funeral services. Additionally, this position will require the incumbent to work around offensive sights and smells, and to work in an indoor/outdoor environment where they may be exposed to variable weather conditions, insects, and/or rodents. Meet the Team
The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self. Who May Apply
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Current employees of the County of Riverside and/or the Riverside County Sheriff's Office may be considered before other applicants, depending on the volume of applications received. Responsibilities
Investigate referrals to the Public Administrator to determine appropriateness for administration of decedents' estates. Search for next of kin, wills, trusts, and burial instructions of deceased persons. Locate, inventory, and protect all assets of decedents; insure the protection of properties against fire and liability. Manage estate assets, secure personal property, handle notes and mortgages, pay insurance premiums, collect receivables, and negotiate leases and rentals of property. Supervise the operations of a business or close a business down when it is in the interest of the estate; notify law enforcement agencies to monitor vacant properties. Meet and correspond with heirs, relatives, attorneys, other governmental agencies, title companies, banks, etc.; examine creditor's claims for validity and form. Supervise the removal and storage of transportable assets. Upon appointment by the court as administrator, determine assets to be converted, transfer control of stock and bonds to the Public Administrator, conduct sales of personal and real property, and secure contents of safe deposit boxes. Apply for insurance, social security, veterans, and other benefits; arrange for funerals; review, approve, and/or deny County Indigent Cremation and/or Burial applications. Prepare detailed reports of transactions affecting each estate as required by law; direct the preparation of decedent's personal and estate tax returns; review inquiries and prepare responses for persons interested in status of estate. Represent the Public Administrator in court and act for the Public Administrator as directed. Education & Experience Requirements
Option I Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test. Experience: Two years of technical experience with a public or private agency in any combination of estate or trust administration or Conservatorships, paralegal or legal assistant, real property management, real property sales, or property appraisal. Completion of undergraduate level courses from an accredited college or university in law, real estate, public administration, accounting or a closely related field to the assignment may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of the required experience. Option II Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test. Experience: Two years of sworn or non-sworn experience conducting field investigation of assets in such areas as trusts, probates, insurance, or banking. Completion of undergraduate level courses from an accredited college or university in law, real estate, public administration, accounting, or a closely related field to the assignment may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of the required experience. Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required. Environmental Conditions
This position will require the incumbent to work around offensive sights and smells, and to work in an indoor/outdoor environment where they may be exposed to variable weather conditions, insects, and/or rodents. Knowledge of
The Public Administrator's functions and related laws, regulations and codes; practices and methods used in estate and financial investigations to determine decedents assets including real and personal property; real property management; real estate practices; principles and techniques of accounting, banking and other financial procedures; functions and procedures of Probate as it relates to administering estates; basic word processing techniques and electronic case management systems. Ability to
Administer the estates of decedents which involves managing and protecting assets, paying of taxes, maintenance of real property, and the safe-keeping of personal effects; interpret and apply laws and regulations related to Public Administrator's work; prepare clear and concise reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; establish and maintain accurate financial records; conduct investigations and gather information involving financial resources, real property and other assets of decedents, including locating heirs or other interested parties; recognize and analyze problems, gather relevant information, determine facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interviews
Selected applicants will be required to attend in‑person interviews. Contact Information
For more information regarding this position, please contact the recruiter, Stephanie Rodriguez, at (951) 955-5776 or sterodriguez@rivco.org.
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