Secretary

Secretary

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Buzz Westfall Justice Center - Clayton, MO

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00321

Department

Prosecuting Attorney

Opening Date

08/31/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

This position works within the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney.

The typical starting salary range is between $16.80-$20.16 hourly depending on candidates qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visithttps://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visithttps://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Examples of Duties

Prepare memos, correspondence, forms, charts, tables and technical and/or confidential reports and summaries.

Receive and screen incoming calls, answer and process inquiries or refer calls to appropriate individual.

Greet visitors, ascertain nature of business, answer inquiries or refer visitors to appropriate person.

Schedule, coordinate and confirm appointments, services, meetings and travel arrangements.

Receive, prioritize and distribute County Department mail.

Use software applications to create and develop spreadsheets, databases, specialized reports and summaries.

Update and maintain databases, spreadsheets, payroll records, logs, lists, and ledgers.

Post invoices, prepare requisitions and assist with budget preparation and monitoring.

Prepare and distribute materials and minutes of meetings.

Maintain files and County Department records.

Order and maintain appropriate office supplies and equipment.

Perform assigned duties during mandatory snow shift.

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

Equivalent to three years of experience in a general office environment.

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. 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.

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.

01

Please describe three years of office experience or equivalent experience.

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