What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Services Representative - Warrant Office position at St. Louis County, MO?
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St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office seeks an experienced Office Services Representative to provide office support functions for the Warrant Office in the Buzz Westfall Justice Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for significant typing, data entry, and routine contact with the general public in potentially adversarial situations.
The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm CT.Why Work with Us?
- Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salary range is between $16.01 - $19.21 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
- Respond to inquiries and provides information and assistance to the general public in person, by telephone or by mail in matters as mandated by individual County Department concerns.
- Answer and direct calls by taking messages, schedule appointments and refer caller to appropriate personnel.
- Prepare and proof drafts and final documents including correspondence, summaries, evaluations and contracts.
- Monitor, maintain and update reports, logs, lists, spreadsheets and databases.
- Input information from criminal cases and other source documents using a computer, computer terminal or scanner to establish and update records.
- Prepare case files for assignment.
Marginal Function Examples
- Receive, open, sort and distribute U.S. and interoffice mail.
- Maintain files and records.
- Prepare correspondence and maintenance documents for record retention.
- May provide assistance or backup to other staff as needed.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to a high school diploma
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.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Pension PlanSalary : $16 - $19