Chief Deputy Public Guardian Job

Recruitment will remain open until filled.
Apply by 5:00PM, April 15th, 2026 for Priority Consideration

The Department of Aging and Adult Services - Office of the Public Guardian (DAAS-OPG) is recruiting for a Chief Deputy Public Guardian* who is responsible for managing the Office of the Public Guardian. In addition is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating mental health and probate conservatorship services for conservatees of the county. In addition is also responsible for researching and interpreting statutes and case law; reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of the organization, systems and procedures; developing policies and procedures; making budget recommendations; representing the Public Guardian in Mental Health and Probate Courts; and acting on the behalf of the Public Guardian in signing legal documents. This position requires extensive knowledge of conservatorship and estate administration services as specified by the Probate and Welfare and Institutions Codes.

*Official title: Deputy Director, Department of Aging and Adult ServicesFor more detailed information regarding job duties, refer to the Deputy Director, Department of Aging and Adult Services job description.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in behavioral/social science, business/public administration, or other closely related field.

Qualifying degrees must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. In addition, degrees completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

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Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in public guardian, aging and adult services, social services, public health, or a closely related human services field. At least two years of that experience at a managerial or supervisory level, overseeing programs and professional staff. Experience should also include a combination of experience with program development and implementation, budget and fiscal oversight, strategic planning, community and interagency collaboration, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., Probate Code, Welfare and Institutions Code, guardianship/conservatorship programs, or comparable regulatory frameworks.)

Recruitment Bonus: Up to $3,000 may be available for newly hired employees.

Referral Bonus: Employees in regular County positions who refer a qualified candidate may be eligible to receive a referral bonus of up to $750.*

*According to criteria established in the Exempt Ordinance (see pages 77-80)