What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caseworker/Property Agent position at Queens County Public Administrator?
Office of the
Queens County Public Administrator
Job Vacancy Notice
Office Title: Decedent Case Worker/Property Agent
Work Locations: 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Room 61 Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Jamaica, NY 11435
(Including Outside Field Work) Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $45,000-50,000
Agency Background
The office of the Public Administrator is responsible for administering the estates of persons who have passed away without leaving a Will and whose surviving next-of-kin are unwilling or unable to administer the estate. The Public Administrator receives their authority pursuant to Article 11 of the NYS Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act. The Public Administrator protects the decedent’s property from waste, loss or theft; conducts thorough investigations to discover and marshal all assets; liquidates assets at public auction; arranges for the decedents’ burial; pays the debts of the decedent; locates persons who would be entitled to inherit from the estate and distributes these assets to the distributees in accordance with the law.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities
· Research, identify and collect estate assets once Letters of Administration are issued by the Surrogate’s Court.
· Inventory and manage the personal property removed from the decedents’ residences and/or police/hospitals, etc.
· Communicate with any alleged next-of-kin using diplomacy and tact when dealing with grieving family and or friends.
· Answer inquiries from the public concerning policies and procedures about the Public Administrator’s Office.
· Prepare narrative reports detailing the events, circumstances and resolution of individual cases for review by the Public Administrator and Deputy Public Administrator.
· Schedule and meet with authorized vendors to view decedents’ residences for the purchase and/or cleanout of the personal property remaining in the residence.
· Maintain confidential data within the estate files.
· Communicate with the NYPD Precincts and Central Property Clerks in order to ascertain whether property was removed at the time of death; pick up property, if any, from local precincts and/or Central Property Clerks.
· Communicate with hospitals/nursing facilities in order to ascertain whether any property was left behind by the decedent; pick up any hospital/nursing home property if and when necessary.
Requirements
Associate’s Degree or equivalent in Criminal Justice, Business or related field. or High School Diploma and two years of full-time responsible experience in legal, office, or investigative work in one or more of the following areas: accounting, auditing, legal, law enforcement, military, tax, insurance, banking, credit investigations, or closely related field.
Familiarity with basic computer skills, Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and basic internet research.
TO APPLY: (No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries will be entertained.)
ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED. SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW.
Posting Date: February 20, 2025
Post Until: Position Filled
The City of New York and the Office of the Queens County Public Administrator
is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000