Deputy Public Administrator

St. Louis County; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

The St. Louis County Public Administrator’s Office seeks a Deputy Public Administrator to perform daily tasks as Court-appointed Guardian and/or Conservator for incapacitated individuals under supervision.

The role includes managing a caseload, visiting wards, preparing Guardian Annual Status Reports, obtaining consent for placements or treatment, and investigating assets. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience; starting salary is $48,048 with comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of assigned Wards and Protectees.
• Visit Wards at their placement to ensure least restrictive environment.
• Prepare and file Guardian Annual Status Reports with Probate Court.
• Provide consent for placement or treatment by phone, email, and fax.
• Perform investigative work related to potential assets of the Protectees’ estates.
• Complete necessary applications and forms on behalf of Wards/Protectees and ensure bills are paid with Probate Court authorization.
• Maintain contact with Wards, Protectees, and service providers; respond to communications.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Caseload management

Communication

Investigative work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The St. Louis County Public Administrator’s Office seeks a qualified Deputy Public Administrator. This position would be responsible for the daily tasks related to serving as Court-appointed Guardian and/or Conservator for incapacitated and/or disabled individuals under the supervision of the Public Administrator and his Chief Deputy.

The starting salary is $48,048.00 annually depending upon the candidates qualifications as well as budgetary considerations.

Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Manage a caseload of assigned Wards and Protectees. Visit Wards at their placement and ensure that placement is the least restrictive environment to appropriately meet their needs and level of care.

Prepare and file Guardian Annual Status Reports with the Probate Court.

Provide consent for placement or treatmentby phone, email, and fax. Perform investigative work related to potential assets of the Protectees’ estates, including but not limited to securing real and personal property.

Complete necessary applications and forms on behalf of the Wardsand Protectees and ensure all bills are appropriately paid with authorization from the Probate Court.

Maintain contact with Wards, Protectees, and their service providers by timelyrespondingtoemails,telephone calls,faxes, and all other correspondence. Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree and two years of related experience.

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT

A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at [phone] for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County Division of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO63105 [phone] Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966 An Equal Opportunity Employer Fax: [phone] www.stlouiscountymo.gov