Deputy Public Administrator Trainee

Job Description:

Deputy Public Administrator Trainee

Description

The Job

ONLY THE FIRST 100 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Pre-posted for viewing starting Thursday, March 26, 2026. Applications will only be accepted online starting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, until 100 applications have been received or until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, whichever occurs first.

The Sheriff's Department i s re cruiting for Deputy Public Administrator Trainees who learn to investigate and administer estates under the Public Administrator's jurisdiction. Incumbents work under established guidelines to gain the experience needed for advancement to Deputy Public Administrator. Essential duties include managing estates of deceased persons with emphasis on conserving the estate and physical maintenance of personal, real, and business property; confirming title and ownership of property and assets; searching for heirs, collecting benefits and insurance; and liquidating assets and distributing proceeds.

Deputy Public Administrator Trainees are eligible for automatic promotion to Deputy Public Administrator ( $73,694 - $101,254 annually ) upon meeting the minimum qualifications and receipt of satisfactory work progress report. Employees must qualify for promotion within eighteen (18) months of hire or be terminated.

For more detailed information, refer to the Deputy Public Administrator Trainee job description.

Note: Applications are also being accepted for Deputy Public Administrator . Review announcement and requirements on our website . A separate application is required for each level.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific, benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1) Background: Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony and must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, which includes a medical, drug, and fingerprint check, and a polygraph examination; and must be legally eligible to be in custody and control of a firearm as property.

2) Physical: Requires occasional physical agility including walking, standing, bending, squatting and lifting items that may weigh up to 60 pounds; possible exposure to substandard living and storage areas (insects, unpleasant odors, etc. while performing field work); and willingness to be called in crisis situations at irregular hours.
3) Certification/Continuing Education: Certification by the California State Association of Public Administrators, Public Guardians, and Public Conservators (CAPAPGPC) is required within four (4) years of appointment and continuing education courses are required to maintain certification.

4) Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Use of a county vehicle and/or mileage reimbursement is available.
5) Promotion: Deputy Public Administrator Trainees must complete training within eighteen (18) months or be terminated. Upon meeting the training requirements and receiving satisfactory work progress reports, Deputy Public Administrator Trainees are eligible to promote to Deputy Public Administrator ( $ 73,694 - $101,254 a nnually).

6) 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

Applicants must meet one of the following options:

Option A: Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social science, criminal justice, legal, accounting, or closely related field.

Option B: One (1) year of full-time work experience in a financial, legal, case management, law enforcement, real estate, or closely related setting processing accounting, legal, property, or law enforcement documents.

Option C: One (1) year of full-time work experience working in a Public Administrator or Public Guardian office.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, working knowledge of principles and techniques used in estate and financial investigations and management, including real property, and basic concepts involved in wills, probate, insurance policies, deeds and contracts. Additionally, the following is highly desired:

Knowledge of

• Practices and methods used in estate and financial investigations to determine decedent’s assets; real property management and/or real estate practices.
• Various types and uses of documents representing assets, liabilities, and techniques to determine decedent’s assets and liabilities.
• Interviewing and analytical techniques for gathering, interpreting, and evaluating data.
• Legal language used in documents such as wills, deeds, trusts, and contracts.
• Accounting principles and techniques, including banking and other financial procedures.
• Word processing techniques and electronic case management systems.

Ability to

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Learn complex laws and procedures related to estate administration.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure :
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. 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 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 need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Technical & Inspection Unit

San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 4/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$70,096.00 - $94,140.80 Annually