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ESTATE COORDINATOR I/II

Salary

$28.15 - $44.84 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

30207

Department

Public Administrator

Division

Public Admin

Opening Date

09/30/2025

Closing Date

10/14/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

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ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Public Administrator's Office is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Estate Coordinator I/II position. As a member of the team, this position will have the heavy responsibility of handling numerous cases assigned to the office. These duties involve giving tremendous attention to detail, discerning, and overseeing the innumerable steps and tasks required of each case, including researching and verifying assets, assessing or ensuring all aspects of a case are addressed, communicating effectively, conveying empathy, and acting as liaison with family members, public and private agencies and organizations, etc. Coordinating administrative and legal processes with attorneys, investigators, accountants, property custodians, and more, to ensure proper handling of decedents’ property, including real estate, vehicles, artwork, coins, jewelry, memorabilia, household items, financial accounts, and more.

Estate Coordinator I: $28.15 - $41.52 Hourly

Estate Coordinator II: $30.38 - $44.84 Hourly

The Estate Coordinator I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Estate Coordinator II. This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Estate Coordinator I - Equivalent to an Associate's Degree with major course work in business or public administration or a related field and two (2) years of full-time administrative, technical, financial, legal, inventory control or warehouse management experience related to the work. Applicant must have one (1) year of experience as part of the above two years or in addition to in explaining complex policies and procedures to the public. Two (2) additional years of directly related experience may be substituted for the Associate's Degree.

Estate Coordinator II - In addition to the above: Two (2) years of full-time experience in estate administration including protecting, securing and distributing personal and real property.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Some work will be performed in private residences and other locations, which may be in various states of repair or cleanliness and which may not meet handicapped access standards. Work with exposure to biohazard conditions or hazardous materials. Physically handle personal property that is often in highly unsanitary condition. May perform work in warehouse environments.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR:

+ Coordinates and directs all aspects of decedent property cases and decedent probate estates, including case management from inception to completion.

+ Reviews investigative reports and inventories of personal property of both monetary and non-monetary value belonging to deceased persons; may assist in verification of personal property; verifies ownership of such property and arranges for the security and storage of items.

+ Evaluates details of each case and directs actions needed, including searches for wills, trusts, stocks, bonds, documentation of heirs and additional assets; verifies authenticity of assets and heirs.

+ Coordinates appropriate court processing by determining which type of probate administration is necessary; confers with administration, attorney/attorney staff to request and coordinate appropriate documents are filed in a timely manner.

+ May coordinate arrangements for burial/cremation of decedent, pursuant to Court Order; locates and identifies creditors and coordinates notifications with attorney/attorney staff, and arranges for payment of amounts due through available estate funding as guided by NRS and Court rules; arranges for the maintenance and preservation of real property, including handling and/or paying, mortgage, HOAs, insurance, liens, utilities and other services and deliveries.

+ Coordinates with administration, realtors and attorney/attorney staff for the sale and/or distribution of real property; ensures that expenses are paid such as mortgages, HOAs, liens, insurance, taxes, utilities and other required services; requests and/or coordinates appraisals and preliminary title reports, and coordinates with realtor or other service providers to ensure maintenance and repairs are performed as needed.

+ Coordinates and gives case-specific instructions and advice to other staff, including support staff, investigators, warehouse staff, etc., for the securing, removal, auction, sale, shipment, release and storage of personal property pursuant to local, state and federal laws and departmental policies.

+ Coordinates with Certified Public Accountant for the preparation and filing of appropriate tax returns and forms and the payment of taxes owed.

+ Follows-up to assist in the timely completion of assigned duties and tasks.

+ Confers with family members, banks, creditors, attorneys and others regarding decedent property and probate estates; provides information regarding departmental policies and procedures, directs parties to appropriate sources for legal advice and/or legal direction.

+ Maintains accurate records, inventories and files; completes forms, reports, professional correspondence and other written materials; calculates interim and final distribution figures following legal guidelines and court orders.

+ Respects rules in place to protect decedent property, employees and County.

+ Physically handles some personal property; may assist with the searching, retrieving, and storage of specified assets.

+ Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.

+ May drive a County or personal motor vehicle to residences, banks, storage locations and related sites.

+ Performs other duties as assigned and required, and contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.

PUBLIC GUARDIAN:

+ Verifies inventories of personal property of both monetary and non-monetary value belonging to individuals under public guardianship and deceased persons; verifies ownership of such property and arranges for the security and storage of items.

+ Searches for estate planning documents, personal and financial documents, documentation of heirs and additional assets, as well as, recognizing assets of potential value.

+ Arranges for the removal, auction, sale and storage of personal property; arranges for the shipment of property and/or secure location for storage.

+ Coordinates the work of assistants, investigators, warehouse and moving personnel; provides instruction, advice and follow-up to ensure coordination and timely completion of their assigned duties.

+ Communicates as needed with family members, creditors and others regarding estates.

+ Maintains accurate records, inventories and files; completes forms, reports, correspondence and other written materials.

+ May physically assist with the moving and storage of specified assets.

+ Organizes and prioritizes the warehouse functions and work related activities; flexibility in meeting critical deadlines.

+ Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.

+ Operates common warehouse equipment including a forklift and drives a County or personal motor vehicle to residences, banks, storage locations and related sites, as needed.

+ Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit various work sites and to operate a forklift for warehouse work; strength to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

+ Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options

+ More Money in Your Pocket

+ 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement

+ No Social Security Deduction

+ No State Income Taxes

+ Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

+ Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk\_management/employee\_and\_retiree\_health\_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium

+ Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)

+ 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost

+ Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

+ Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance – Employer Paid

+ AD&D – Employer Paid

+ Long Term Disability – Employer Paid

+ Generous Leave Accruals that include:

+ 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday

+ Paid Vacation Leave

+ Paid Sick Leave

+ Holiday Leave

+ Other leave options

+ Catastrophic Leave

+ Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

+ Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

+ Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

+ Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.

+ Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

+ TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available

+ Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

01

The following questions 1 - 8 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).

Which best describes your level of education?

+ Some High School

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Trade School or Technical Degree

+ Some College (1-29 semester credits)

+ Some College (30-59 semester credits)

+ Some College (60-89 semester credits)

+ Some College (90-120+ semester credits)

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

+ None of the above

02

Please indicate the major of your degree that best qualifies you for this position.

+ Business

+ Public Administration

+ General Studies

+ Other

+ Not Applicable

03

If you indicated "Other" in question 2, please list what major your degree was in. If this does not apply, type N/A.

04

Indicate your full-time professional experience in administrative, technical, financial, legal, inventory control or warehouse management.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

05

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 4. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

06

Indicate your full-time professional experience explaining complex policies and procedures to the public.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

07

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 6. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

08

Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.

+ No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

09

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

I understand that:

A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)

B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;

C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;

D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;

E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;

F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

+ I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

10

Indicate your full-time professional experience managing or coordinating the administration of probate estates.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

11

Indicate your full-time professional experience researching and verifying the ownership of assets including real property.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

12

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 10 - 11. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

13

Indicate your full-time professional experience researching or using an investigative process to search for individuals, including heirs or other relatives of the deceased person.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

14

Indicate your full-time professional experience with the sale, collection, and/or distribution of assets, including real property.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

15

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 13 - 14. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

16

Indicate your full-time professional experience managing projects.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

17

Indicate your full-time professional experience using computer applications to manage critical and confidential information specific to case management.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

18

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 16 - 17. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

19

Indicate your full-time professional experience maintaining accurate records or files.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

20

Indicate your full-time professional experience providing effective customer service in a high-volume, high-pressure environment.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

21

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 19 - 20. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

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Employer

Clark County

Address

500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791

Phone

(702)455-4565

Website

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

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