What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collector of Revenue position at St. Louis County, MO?
Make a Difference in Your Community
The Department of Revenue for St. Louis County Government is seeking a Collector of Revenue to join their leadership team. This position will report to the Director of Revenue while overseeing the Collector of Revenue Office. The successful candidate will direct the collection of real estate and personal property taxes for St. Louis County. Duties include billing, collecting, and serving as the disbursing agent for more than 200 different taxing districts.
Funds collected provide a number of services throughout the region. For more information, please visit: Collector of Revenue - St. Louis County Website
The typical work hours are from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.
Why Work with Us?- Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salary range is between $46.69 - $56.03 hourly, based on your qualifications.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO). Learn more about St. Louis County benefits: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website
- 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
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Ensure compliance with the statutory mandate for the billing and collection of ad valorem property tax revenues and fees.
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Ensure compliance with the statutory mandate for the distribution of collected ad valorem tax revenues to taxing authorities in St. Louis County.
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Ensure compliance with the statutory mandate for the annual tabulation of ad valorem tax rates levied by taxing authorities in St. Louis County.
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Ensure compliance with the statutory mandate for the monthly distribution of collected sales tax revenues to the County municipalities.
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Ensure compliance with the annual tax sale of delinquent real property taxes, advertise properties, conduct sales and issue purchase certificates or deeds.
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Other items as required by St. Louis County Charter 1979, Article IV, Section 4.370.
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Other items as required by the Revised Code of St. Louis County, Title V, Chapter 505, Section 505.040.
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Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
At least five years of supervisor experience per the St. Louis County Charter 1979, Article V, Chapter 505, Section 505.040.
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.
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.
Salary : $47 - $56