Chief Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Chief Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator

Salary: $123,411.41 - $150,001.31 Annually

Closing Date: 10/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The Human Services Department seeks an experienced professional to become their next Chief Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator!

The Chief Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator (PA/PG/PC) acts as the legally appointed administrator for the estate of deceased individuals and the legally appointed conservator for persons found by the Courts to be unable to properly care for themselves and/or their finances. They are responsible for directing and managing the overall operations of the Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, statutes, and case law. Additional responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting staff in the administration of conservatorships, guardianships, and estate management, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Appearing in conservatorship and criminal court hearings, providing testimony, and representing the official position of the conservator’s office with professionalism and integrity

• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with partner agencies and organizations to ensure coordinated, efficient, and client-centered services

• Exercising sound judgment in balancing the protection of vulnerable individuals with the preservation of their civil rights, ensuring that all actions are ethically grounded and legally defensible

• Overseeing the management of client estates, assets, and benefits, ensuring fiduciary responsibility, accuracy, and transparency in all financial transactions

• Contributing to long-term planning, policy development, and system improvements that strengthen service delivery and respond to emerging community needs

• Representing the office in public forums, advisory groups, and interagency collaborations, enhancing understanding of the conservatorship and guardianship processes and advocating for the needs of clients and the program

• Researching and interpreting Probate, Welfare and Institutions, Health and Safety, and Criminal codes to stay current on changes and to provide clear direction pertaining to conservatorship and estate management

• Assessing, evaluating, and providing clear direction regarding clinical, financial, and legal data concerning involuntary interventions provided to conservatees who are dependent, older, or mentally ill

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• 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

• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

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*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.