SUPERVISING DEPUTY PUBLIC GUARDIAN - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

Job Description

Position/Program Information



TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE- EMERGENCY

FILING DATES:

The application filing period will begin on Monday, August 24th, 2026 at 9:00 AM (PT) - until Tuesday, September 8th by 5:00 PM (PT). Applications received after 5:00 PM (PT) will not be considered.

EXAM NUMBER:

b1499D-EA

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Supervising Deputy Public Guardian vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Supervising Deputy Public Guardian.

DEFINITION:
Supervises staff engaged in investigations, and the administration of conservatorships, guardianships and trust cases for the Office of the Public Guardian.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
This is the supervisory-level class in the Deputy Public Guardian Series. Positions allocable to this class are in the Department of Mental Health's (MH) Office of Public Guardian and typically report to and receive general direction from an Assistant Division Chief, Public Guardian, MH or higher. Positions are distinguished by its responsibility for supervising staff and support personnel engaged in investigations and case management administration and associated fiduciary functions.

Supervising Deputy Public Guardian is distinguished from Principal Deputy Public Guardian in that the latter may provide technical guidance and mentorship to staff and be assigned to training and auditing, whereas the Supervising Deputy Public Guardian supervises the full scope of activities for which the position is responsible.

These positions require expert knowledge of principles of conservatorships; organization and planning; methodologies, concepts and evaluations; the ability to collect, evaluate, synthesize data, draw conclusions, and formulate recommendations in connection with public guardian programs and services; the ability to make decisions on behalf of conservatees; interpret Federal, State, and County legislative regulations and mandates; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community members, and other public and private agencies; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Essential Job Functions

Supervises staff engaged in investigations, and caseload administration of appointed Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) or Probate conservatorships, guardianships and trusts.

Assigns, reviews and evaluates work of the staff; advises subordinates on problem cases; and provides guidance in conservatorship, guardianship and trust administration.

Recommends legal action, sale of assets and other financial transactions that would benefit conservatees or trust beneficiaries.

Confers with conservatees, trust beneficiaries, their relatives, attorneys, heirs and other interested parties regarding the conservatorship or trust administration.

Coordinates the work of subordinate staff with that of other units and divisions.

Oversees staff engaged in property inspections; securing and protecting property at risk for loss, theft or misappropriation; and the withdrawal and receipt of funds from conserved client bank accounts.

Requirements

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
OPTION I: Three years as a Senior Deputy Public Guardian in Los Angeles County.

OPTION II: One year as a Principal Deputy Public Guardian in Los Angeles County

OPTION III: A bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university with specialization in a discipline related to the core business function** of the department and -AND- seven years of experience administering conservatorships, guardianships or trust in a public agency. A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

*Accredited is defined as a college who has met certain quality standards set by an external, recognized accrediting agency, providing a form of assurance that the institution is reputable and provides quality education.

**Disciplines related to the core business function of the department are social science, behavioral sciences, and business administration.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT :

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Applications must be filed online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen.

Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. Official Transcripts, Resume, etc.) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to [email protected] within 7 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, provide the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected] , [email protected] , [email protected] and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

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Plan to submit your online application well in advance as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on govermmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty.gov you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
HR Examinations Unit: (213) 972-7034
HR Examinations Unit Email: [email protected]
Analyst Contact Phone: Arineh Nazari (323) 705-4534
Analyst Contact Email: [email protected]

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (213) 972-7034
TELETYPE PHONE : (800) 735-2922
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONES : (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 9/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific