Salary: See Position Description
Location : Throughout St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2022-00473
Department: Office of the County Assessor
Opening Date: 06/01/2023
Closing Date: 6/11/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
This position works within the Assessor’s Office and is responsible for performing field audits and assessments of business personal property.
The typical starting salary range is between $17.40 – $20.88 hourly depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit .
Examples of Duties
- Audits and assesses merchant, manufacturer, and all other business personal property by examination of the accounting and related records for ad valorem tax purposes required by State Statute and County Ordinance.
- Makes daily physical inspections and conducts audits of commercial manufacturing and non-manufacturing business to determine tax liability on tangible personal property assets.
- Conducts special property assessments to determine tax liability of unique categories of personal property assets.
- Conducts business tax exemption field inspections to verify activities of businesses and assesses assets on site to determine exemption qualifications.
- Collects appropriate data to appraise and determine value of equipment.
- Researches, prepares, and maintains files for presentation at the Board of Equalization (BOE) and State Tax Commission (STC) hearings.
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in accounting, finance or business; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Applicants must posses a valid Drivers License.
The work rules for the St. Louis County Assessor’s Office require all employees, whether they reside in St. Louis County or elsewhere, to remain current in the payment of their personal and real property taxes.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant’s 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 applicant’s 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 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 FloorClayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity EmployerFax: (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 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.
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Do you possess a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
02
This position requires the use of your personal vehicle and provides mileage reimbursement. Do you possess a vehicle that you are willing and able to use for this position?
- Yes
- No
03
Has your driver’s license ever been suspended or revoked?
- Yes
- No
04
How many moving violations have you had in the last 3 years?
Required Question