Office Services Representative - Code Enforcement
Salary
$33,300.80 - $39,956.80 Annually
Location
Clayton - St. Louis County, MO
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00327
Department
Transportation and Public Works - PW Code Enforcement
Opening Date
08/31/2026
Closing Date
9/10/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
St. Louis Countys Department of Transportation and Public Works seeks to fill the role of Office Services Representative, for their Code Enforcement division. It is expected this representative will perform a wide range of office support functions in support of the Chief Electrical Supervisor and his team.
The successful candidate will be interpreting, verifying, updating, recording, and processing information and documents; interacting with the public and County departments providing technical assistance and guidance; this work requires significant typing, data entry, as well as maintaining written and computerized records.
The schedule for this position is 8 hours a day, Monday - Friday.
Why Work with Us?
Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples
Respond to inquiries and provides information and assistance to the general public in person, by telephone or by mail in matters as mandated by individual County Department concerns.
Answer and direct calls by taking messages, schedule appointments and refer caller to appropriate personnel.
Prepare and proof drafts and final documents including correspondence, summaries, evaluations and contracts.
Monitor, maintain and update reports, logs, lists, spreadsheets and databases.
Input information from forms, applications, vouchers and other source documents using a computer, computer terminal or scanner to establish and update records.
Generate documents including contracts, subpoenas, reports, summaries, work orders and billings.
Receive, review, process and issue vouchers, invoices, purchase orders, applications, work orders, registrations, permits and licenses.
Marginal Function Examples
Receive, open, sort and distribute U.S. and interoffice mail.
Maintain files and records.
Monitor and order supplies and equipment.
Prepare correspondence and maintenance documents for record retention.
May provide assistance or backup to other staff as needed.
Make mathematical calculations to verify accuracy of figures and to calculate penalties.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
This document defines the job class as a whole and provides examples of work that may typically be performed by the assigned positions. It does not represent any single position.
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicants education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicants earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept on-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
Please click https://stlouiscountymo.gov/saint-louis-county-missouri-careers/competitive-benefits/to view all of our benefits.
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How did you learn of this job opportunity at St. Louis County?
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Do you have a high school diploma or an equivalency (GED)?
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Please provide brief details of your work experience including but not limited to: - Code enforcement - Permit handling - Working with the general public - Problem solving
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What interests you in working in this capacity for St. Louis County?
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Please discuss the specific skills and work experience you possess that you feel ideally suit you for this type of position.
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Please provide an overview of your computer experience. Additionally, please discuss your proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including functions within each application that you can utilize.
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Describe a difficult customer service experience you encountered and how you resolved it.
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Discuss a time when your organizational skills helped you complete a job more efficiently.
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Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization. If this does not apply to you, simply enter NA.
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These Supplemental Questions serve as the first-round screening interview. By selecting "Yes" to this question, you acknowledge that you have completed these Supplemental Questions to the fullest extent.
Required Question
Employer St. Louis County
Address 41 South Central
7th Floor
St. Louis, Missouri, 63105
Phone 314-615-5429
Website http://www.stlouiscountymo.gov
| Location | Clayton, MO |
| Salary | $16.01–$19.21 Per Hour |
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