DEPUTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

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JOB OPPORTUNITY #: 31-010

DEPUTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

POSTED: 10/28/26

Responsibilities:

The Deputy Public Administrator assists the elected or appointed Public Administrator in fulfilling court-ordered duties as a court-appointed Guardian, Conservator. This role is responsible for the day-to-day case management, medical and residential advocacy, and financial supervision of wards and protectees who are mentally ill, developmentally disabled, elderly, or deceased without an able representative. The incumbent acts with delegated legal authority to protect the health, dignity, and assets of individuals under the jurisdiction of the Probate Court.

Status:

Full-time, exempt, benefited

Working hours:

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Some on-call on weekends

Location:

Columbia, Missouri

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Public Administration, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Finance, or a closely related field, and one to three years of professional experience in case management, trust or estate administration, legal guardianship, or social services; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid drivers license, be able to travel regionally, and have reliable personal transportation for extensive work-related travel, compensated at the IRS mileage reimbursement rate. Must successfully complete a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of probate laws, civil court procedures, and legal terminology involving incapacitated or deceased individuals; proficiency in bookkeeping, budget preparation, bank reconciliation, and fiduciary account management

Salary Range:

$53,352 - $54,953.60

Deadline for Application:

Applications will be accepted until the posting is removed

Apply Now

Apply by clicking the link above or by visiting our website at https://www.boonemo.gov/hr/ . Call (573) 886-4395 if you have questions. Please contact us in advance if an accommodation is needed in order to apply.

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Benefit-eligible employees receive paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans. Other benefits include 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options, 100% County paid employee dental premiums, subsidized dependent premiums, and County paid long-term disability and life insurance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer