Salary : $77,937.60 - $94,744.00 Annually
Location : Woodland, CA
Job Type: Regular / Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Sheriff-Coroner
Division: Administration
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: G

DESCRIPTION
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular position in the class of Deputy Public Administrator at the Yolo County Sheriff's Office.
The Position
The incumbent will be asked to conduct fieldwork as part of their regular duties in homes that may have bad odors, pest infestations, garbage, or other refuse. The ideal candidate will be dependable, honest, and eager to learn. A DPA is a member of a small team, performing investigations and managing a probate caseload. Typing and computer skills, including the ability to perform internet searches using both social media and other databases, are necessary. Note-taking and clearly articulating thoughts are required. Fieldwork will include visiting banking and government offices, as well as searches of residences to retrieve valuables and documents. The conditions of these properties can be unsanitary and contain massive clutter. The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable.
Definition
Under general supervision, to administer the business affairs of decedent's estates in probate; to perform routine administrative and financial tasks involved in the processing of estates; to oversee the investigation and inventory of assets; and to perform other work as required.

Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and completed supplemental questionnaireby the closing date. Verification of education may be submitted at the time of filing or when requested by Human Resources.

For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage estate assets, secures personal property, handles notes and mortgages, pays insurance premiums, collects receivables and negotiates leases and rentals of property; supervises the operations of a business or closes a business down when it is in the interest of the estate; maintains financial records of estates in probate; as directed assists in managing conservatorship estates.
• Notifies law enforcement agencies to monitor vacant properties; meets and corresponds with heirs, relatives, attorneys, other governmental agencies, title companies, banks, etc.; examines creditor's claims for validity and form; investigates estate cases and prepares investigation reports.
• Performs and supervises preliminary appraisals of estates or the removal and storage of transportable assets; upon appointment by court as administrator, determines assets to be converted; transfers control of stock and bonds to P/A control, conducts sales of personal and real property; assists in liquidating assets of estates.
• Secures contents of safe deposit boxes; applies for insurance, social security, veterans, and other benefits; arranges for funerals, reviews, approves or denies County indigent cremation and/or burial applications; prepares detailed reports of transactions affecting each estate as required by law.
• Directs the preparation of state inheritance tax form; reviews inquires and prepares responses for persons interested in status of estates; represents the Public Administrator in court; maintains and reconciles case accounting records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: One year of experience as a Guardian Technician in Yolo County; or one year of technical experience in estate administration or management, or related investigatory experience, preferably involving the investigation of assets in such fields as trusts, probates, insurance, or banking.

License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

Knowledge of: the Public Administrator's functions and related laws, regulations and codes; practices and methods used in estate and financial investigations to determine decedents assets, including rent and personal property; real property management; real estate practices; banking and other financial procedures, functions and procedures of Probate as it relates to administering estates.

Ability to: administer the estates of decedents which involve managing and protecting assets, paying of taxes, maintenance of real property; the safe-keeping of personal effects; interpret and apply laws and regulations related to Public Administrator's work; prepare clear and concise reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; establish and maintain accurate financial records; perform tasks requiring physical strength such as moving client property; lift items up to 50 pounds. May be assigned to carry a pager and respond to crisis situations.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Application Process
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume should be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application and resume, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Office in any one or more of the following ways:

• As an attachment to the online application
• By e-mail to [email protected]

All required documents must be received by the Human Resources Office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.

Selection Procedure

The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications
• Screen for Best Qualified
• Department Selection Interviews
• Reference Checks
• Conditional Job Offer, pending:
• Pre-Employment Exams
  • Drug & Alcohol Screen
  • Department of Justice LiveScan
• Confirmed Job Offer
• Estimated Start Date: September 2026

Screening for Best Qualified

The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants who are best qualified.

Contact Information

For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at (530) 666-8055.



RETIREMENT

Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members!

• "Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are:
  Misc: 2.5% at 55
  Safety: 3.0% at 55
  Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50
• "New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:
  Misc: 2% @ 62
  Safety: 2.7% @ 57

BENEFITS

The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• CalPERS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
• Holidays & Floating Holidays
• Disability Plans
• Social Security & Medicare

Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. Review the job opportunity information to find the bargaining unit code or search the which identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.

Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the MOU and benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits by Bargaining Unit summary on the webpage.
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Describe a time when you had to manage multiple priorities or cases with competing deadlines. How did you organize your work, and what was the outcome?
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This position requires conducting investigations, documenting findings, and communicating information clearly in written reports. Describe a situation where your attention to detail and documentation skills were critical to completing a task successfully.
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This position includes fieldwork in residences that may be cluttered, unsanitary, or emotionally difficult, as well as frequent interactions with banks, government agencies, and members of the public. Describe a time when you had to adapt to an uncomfortable or unexpected work environment while maintaining professionalism. What did you do?
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