Office Services Specialist - Assessor's Office

Office Services Specialist - Assessors Office

Salary

$34,944.00 - $41,932.80 Annually

Location

Clayton - St. Louis County, MO

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00257

Department

Assessor - Division of Assessment

Opening Date

07/21/2026

Closing Date

7/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Description

Make a Difference in Your Community

St. Louis County Assessors Office seeks to fill the role of Office Services Specialist, to perform complex office duties in support of a defined technical function requiring the application of in-depth knowledge of state and local statutes, ordinances and codes.

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; preparing reports and documentation; and processing and maintaining written and computerized records.

The schedule for this position is 8 hours a day, Monday - Friday.

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salary range is between $16.80 - $20.16 hourly, based on your experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO). Learn more about St. Louis County benefits: Saint Louis County Employee Benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: We participate in this program to support your financial future. Learn more about the program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

Examples of Duties

Essential Function Examples

• Accurately and efficiently reviews various types of business declarations/renditions and supporting documents.
• Ability to interpret, verify, update, record and process information based on documents submitted and relevant policies statutes, ordinances and codes.
• Process Business personal property registrations, field reports and requests for waivers and merchant licenses.
• Interact with the general public and County Departmental contacts and other Missouri counties as needed.
• Provide an overview of personal property as it relates to businesses, manufacturers, leasing companies and individuals. Provide technical assistance and guidance to employees and the general public in relation to using online platforms for the office
• Provides effective and courteous taxpayer service when working the window station or responding to telephone inquiries. Displays professional conduct in all manner of communication with business owners, tax agents, other county departments, and attorneys when resolving issues related to assessment of business personal property.
• Marginal Function Examples
• Prepare reports, summaries and documentation for use at meetings and for processing paperwork.
• Process and maintain written and computerized records.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to three years of professional work experience in a general office environment.
• Preference may be given to applications as follows:
• Familiarity with financial documentation, including but not limited to, fixed asset ledgers, balance sheets and leasing contracts.

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.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website atwww.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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Do you have at least three years of related work experience?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide brief details of this relevant work experience. If you answered "No" to the previous question, simply respond with NA.

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Please provide brief details of your work experience with financial documentation, including but not limited to: - Fixed asset ledgers - Balance sheets - Leasing contracts

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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.

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Employer St. Louis County

Address 41 South Central

7th Floor

St. Louis, Missouri, 63105

Phone 314-615-5429

Website http://www.stlouiscountymo.gov