What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Public Administrator / Public Guardian / Public Conservator position at Solano County?
It is the mission of Older and Disabled Adult Services (ODAS) to provide access to services and resources that sustain health and well-being, support independent lifestyles and promote physical safety and emotional security for older and disabled adults and children in Solano County.
ODAS provides social services to Solano County residents who are elderly (age 60 and older), disabled adult (age 18 to 59) and minor with disability (age 0 to 17).
ODAS Programs includes:
- Adult Protective Services (APS)
- The Public Guardian's Office (PG)
- In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
- Public Authority (PA)
- Napa and Solano Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
To learn more about Older and Disabled Adult Services (ODAS), please visit Older and Disabled Adult Services (ODAS)
As a Solano County Deputy Public Administrator/Public Guardian/Public Conservator, the person in this generalist role supports clients who are conserved under the Lanterman Petris Short (LPS), probate conservatorship and works on settling decedent estates. This position requires social and fiscal case management for conserved clients which includes making decisions on behalf of clients; investigation of new referred clients; and collection, inventory and disposition of estate assets.
Incumbents in this class perform case management, estate management, technical paralegal duties and related duties as assigned involving conservatorship and/or decedent estates placed under the jurisdiction of the Public Administrator/Public Guardian/Public Conservators Office. The incumbent follows general guidelines and procedures, applies provisions of applicable laws in providing client and estate management services fulfilling the role of a Deputy Public Administrator/Public Guardian/Public Conservator.
The ideal candidate will possess the ability to demonstrate care and compassion for clients; appreciate the limitations of clients who are deemed gravely disabled; work as an effective team member to collaborate and advocate on behalf of conserved clients, be attentive to details and provide clear documentation on all case management activities; follow the legal requirements of practice in this role and abide by court orders; and prioritize competing priorities on a daily basis. The ideal candidate’s employment history may include case management of older and disabled adults and working on multi-disciplinary teams.
The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Welfare, Psychology or related field, AND One year of recent work experience in probate of estates, legal guardianship, conservatorship, estate management, or social work.
OR
An Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Welfare, Psychology or related field, AND Three years of recent work experience in probate of estates, legal guardianship, conservatorship, estate management, or social work.
OR
A total of thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units from an accredited college with major course work in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Welfare, Psychology, or other related course work, AND Five years of recent work experience in probate of estates, legal guardianship, conservatorship, estate management, or social work.
Other Requirements:
Possession of a valid Class C driver's license is required.
Ability to be bonded
Candidates may be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy.
SELECTION PROCESS8/7/2026 – 5:00pm Application review deadline to submit application and any required documents.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application’s employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.
Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-1113, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Documentation verifying your education is required for this position. All candidates are encouraged to submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the application review deadline. However, proof of this education requirement must be submitted prior to appointment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the final filing deadline. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.gov. Be sure to include the recruitment title Deputy Public Administrator/ Public Guardian/ Public Conservator and the recruitment number 26-343140-01 in your email or fax.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Salary : $79,634 - $96,796