Office Services Specialist
Salary
$34,944.00 - $41,932.80 Annually
Location
Clayton - St. Louis County, MO
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00218
Department
Revenue - Recorder of Deeds
Opening Date
06/29/2026
Closing Date
7/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Make a Difference in Your Community
St. Louis Countys Department of Revenue seeks an Office Services Specialist to join their Recorder of Deeds team. This position will 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 well-qualified candidate will be able to make decisions without close review by a supervisor.
Why Work with Us?
Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples
Monitor and respond to messages in the public-facing email inbox in a timely, professional manner
Monitor customer service tickets and communicate with appropriate staff to ensure timely resolution of tickets
Verify, update, and process information and documents based on technical knowledge of relevant policies statutes, ordinances and codes
Interact with the general public and County Departmental contacts under adverse conditions as necessary
Provide technical assistance and guidance to employees and the general public
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
Preference may be given to applications as follows:
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 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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Do you have at least three years of work experience in a general office environment?
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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide brief details of this work experience. If you answered "No" to the previous question, simply respond with NA.
03
Do you have experience working in public service or the government sector?
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Are you current in the payment of your personal and real estate property taxes?
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Describe a difficult customer service experience you encountered and how you resolved it.
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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 N/A.
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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