Public Administrator

**Applications are reviewed regularly, and hiringmay occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. **

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
0-3% Merit upon successful completion of the probationary period and 0-3% annual merit increases thereafter based upon evaluation score.
 Benefits include:                         

• No state income tax.   Did you know that Nevada is one of the states in the US that does not have a state income tax? This means that if you live or work in Nevada, you get to keep more of your hard-earned money. This is a significant advantage that makes Nevada stand out from other states.
• Retirement:Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System is (PERS), 33.5% employer-paid. This sets us apart from other employers.   Employees do not contribute to FICA the County exclusively contributes 100% to your retirement account.        
• Vacation:Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
• Sick Leave:Earned at the rate of 3.6923 hours per pay period, or 96 hours per year.
• Holidays:12 paid holidays per year.
• Health Insurance:County provides medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents with co-payment by employee dependent and/or family status.
• Deferred Compensation:the County has a voluntary deferred compensation program
• Recognition Programs
• Annual Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Stable, friendly/family environment.Fosters internal talent with training/educational programs and encourages career advancement.
• Douglas County is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace.

Performs complex work carrying out the duties and responsibilities of Public Administrator as set forth in NRS Chapter 253 and any other provisions of law relating to a public administrator pursuant to NRS 253.125; managing and settling the estates of persons who dies: within Douglas County, intestate or a testator who has no executor, and has no next of kin who are able to administer the deceased’s estates.

This is an appointed position and serves at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners; and performs related work as apparent or assigned.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

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1. Manages and settles estates to include investigating family history to locate next of kin, qualified person willing and able to administer the estate, and beneficiaries. 
2. Investigates the assets and liabilities of an estate.
3. Secures all tangible and intangible assets of the estate, as appropriate. 
4. Files affidavits, petitions or other pleadings with a court of competent jurisdiction to administer the estate or seek letters of administration, as applicable.
5. Pays debts and claims against the estate; pays estate taxes; and distributes the remainder of the estate among those entitled.
6. Performs duties in conformance with state law, Douglas County Code, and any applicable court order.
7. Oversees the storage and security of client personal property at residences, remote locations, or in the Public Administrator's vault and/or warehouse.
8. Prepares agenda action sheets, staff reports, and related correspondence for the Board of County Commissioners and related meetings.
9. Represents the County in various community or organizational activities, meets with individuals or groups in public and private agencies, governmental entities and the general public; provides outreach services to external community resources.
10. Coordinates and administers contract services on behalf of the estates.
11. Assigns private attorneys to represent estates, and private realtors to list real properties for sale, and oversees the activities and processes for the auction or sale of personal property of private estates.
12. Answers inquiries, provides program information and referral services, and resolves complaints from th epublic, clients, and employees.
13. Organizes and directs emergency responses to disasters that require Public Administrator services.
14. Develops and administers department budget and authorizes expenditures; prepares special and recurring reports; recommends and implements changes to existing policies; develops financial strategies and alternatives for projects.
15. Monitors proposed legislation, laws, and regulations pertaining to Public Administrator programs, developing opinions and positions on proposed legislation.
16. Makes policy recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and develops, implements, and complies with approved and existing policies and procedures in compliance with changes in law and community needs.
17. Arranges for the sale of real and personal property through multiple listing services, public auction and related services, in compliance with Nevada Revised Statutes. 
18. Uses County vehicle to perform various tasks related to job duties.
19. Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.  
20. Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony for which his or her civil rights have not been restored, or been convicted of any crime of fraud, misrepresentation, misappropriation, conversion, forgery, perjury, embezzlement and/or any other financial crime; and not have been found liable in a civil action involving a finding of fraud, misrepresentation, material omission, misappropriation theft or conversion.
• Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Social Services, or a closely related field and 4 years of experience at the management level, in either asset management and distribution or social service delivery, preferably involving public guardianship or similar functions, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid Driver's License Required

WORKING CONDITIONS 

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands, kneeling or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions; frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, tasting or smelling and pushing or pulling.
• Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communication and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
• Work occasionally requires exposure to wet/humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens (may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
3. Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.   Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
4. This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent.  The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.    
5. This position requires appointment by the Board of County Commissioners in accordance with Douglas County Code 2.23.

Salary : $95,118 - $133,162