What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Manager - Department of Aging and Adult Services - Office of the Public Guardian position at SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA?
The Job
The Department of Aging and Adult Services - Office of the Public Guardian is recruiting qualified professionals for the position of Administrative Manager. The Administrative Manager provides overarching leadership for high-visibility, cross-department initiatives and represents the department in major collaborations with County leadership, public agencies, and community partners. Within this broad strategic role, the position also supports program-specific efforts serving individuals experiencing homelessness, those with behavioral health needs, and older adults or persons with disabilities. The role requires working knowledge of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)/ Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), substance use and addiction services, and homelessness and housing systems, and involves close coordination with behavioral health staff, housing providers, and community organizations to support integrated, client-focused solutions. The incumbent also contributes to high-level strategic planning and oversees public information and internal communications functions, particularly for politically sensitive or community-impactful projects. This position ensures administrative and fiscal operations align with statutory and program requirements, engages stakeholders at multiple organizational levels, and provides leadership to multidisciplinary teams while overseeing facilities, capital projects, safety, and emergency preparedness. Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential to ensure efficient, compliant, and effective service delivery.
For more detailed information, refer to the Administrative Manager job description.
Excellent Benefits
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass the pre-employment process, which includes fingerprinting and credit check, prior to appointment.
Travel: Travel throughout the State and County may be required. Employees may be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Sponsorship: Please note 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
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time equivalent administrative or management experience in the areas of: budget, operational/organizational analysis, grant administration, fiscal analysis, and/or program planning, strategic planning, development and administration or behavioral/ mental health. Experience must include at least one (1) year of full scope supervisory experience .
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Education: A Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
NOTE: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be an engaging-solutions orientated leader with outstanding organizational, analytical, and management skills with the ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and deliver excellent services using the strengths and skills of their teams. Experience and knowledge in behavioral and mental health program settings is a plus.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure :
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, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
Application Procedure :
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, May 8, 2026.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 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 and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .
Management 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: 5/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Department of Aging and Adult Services - Office of the Public Guardian is recruiting qualified professionals for the position of Administrative Manager. The Administrative Manager provides overarching leadership for high-visibility, cross-department initiatives and represents the department in major collaborations with County leadership, public agencies, and community partners. Within this broad strategic role, the position also supports program-specific efforts serving individuals experiencing homelessness, those with behavioral health needs, and older adults or persons with disabilities. The role requires working knowledge of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)/ Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), substance use and addiction services, and homelessness and housing systems, and involves close coordination with behavioral health staff, housing providers, and community organizations to support integrated, client-focused solutions. The incumbent also contributes to high-level strategic planning and oversees public information and internal communications functions, particularly for politically sensitive or community-impactful projects. This position ensures administrative and fiscal operations align with statutory and program requirements, engages stakeholders at multiple organizational levels, and provides leadership to multidisciplinary teams while overseeing facilities, capital projects, safety, and emergency preparedness. Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential to ensure efficient, compliant, and effective service delivery.
For more detailed information, refer to the Administrative Manager job description.
Excellent Benefits
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass the pre-employment process, which includes fingerprinting and credit check, prior to appointment.
Travel: Travel throughout the State and County may be required. Employees may be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Sponsorship: Please note 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
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time equivalent administrative or management experience in the areas of: budget, operational/organizational analysis, grant administration, fiscal analysis, and/or program planning, strategic planning, development and administration or behavioral/ mental health. Experience must include at least one (1) year of full scope supervisory experience .
-AND-
Education: A Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
NOTE: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be an engaging-solutions orientated leader with outstanding organizational, analytical, and management skills with the ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and deliver excellent services using the strengths and skills of their teams. Experience and knowledge in behavioral and mental health program settings is a plus.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure :
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, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
Application Procedure :
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, May 8, 2026.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 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 and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .
Management 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: 5/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific