What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Services Specialist - Air Pollution Control position at St. Louis County, MO?
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St. Louis County’s Department of Public Health is seeking an Office Services Specialist to provide essential administrative support for the Air Pollution Program, the Waste Demolition Program, and associated environmental health staff. This position supports program supervisors and managers across multiple locations, including the Berkeley main office and the South Satellite Office, and serves both internal and external customers.
The role requires a working knowledge of the Air Pollution and Waste Demolition programs to effectively address citizen inquiries and direct questions to the appropriate staff or agency. As the primary support for Demolition Waste Authorizations (DWA) and Asbestos Notification submissions, this position assists applicants, provides required forms, and answers questions related to program requirements and associated fees.
Acting as the main point of contact for the Air Pollution Program, the Office Services Specialist supports the daily operations and essential functions of both the Air Pollution Control Program and the Waste Management Demolition Program. This position plays a key role in maintaining efficient workflow, ensuring accurate information-sharing, and supporting program staff in delivering high-quality public service.
The schedule for this position is 8 hours a day, Monday – Friday.
Why Work with Us?- Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salary range is between $16.80 - $20.16 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
- Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports your work-life design
Examples of Duties
- Serve as the first point of contact for the public regarding Air Pollution, Demolition, and Asbestos concerns by phone or in person.
- Enter all Demolition Waste Applications into the demolition database.
- Input citizen complaints and notify the assigned staff investigator.
- Assist residents with questions related to rules, regulations, application requirements, and general Air Pollution and demolition concerns.
- Provide support to field staff by handling office-based inquiries and administrative tasks.
- Serve as backup and provide assistance to the Waste Program as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Equivalent to three years or more of professional work experience in a general office environment.
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Preference may be given to applications as follows:
- Experience working in public service or the government sector
- Experience providing administrative support in an environmental, regulatory, or compliance-focused program
- Experience handling public inquiries, complaints, or case intake in a fast-paced customer service environment
- Experience entering, managing, or tracking applications, permits, or case data within specialized databases or information systems
Additional Information
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.
COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY: In support of commitment to the health, safety, and wellness of all staff and to be compliant with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Rule (Download PDF reader) it is the policy of the Department of Public Health that all newly hired employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Acceptable forms of proof include CDC COVID-19 vaccination cards (or legible photo), documentation from a health care provider, electronic health record, or state immunization information system record. New employees must be fully vaccinated prior to starting service for the Department, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment. Full vaccination means having received a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approved vaccine or vaccine series, consisting of two doses of either of the two-dose vaccines or one dose of the single-dose vaccine. For moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals, a primary series consists of a 3-dose series of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. At this time, full vaccination does not require a booster shot. The meaning of “fully vaccinated” is subject to change in accordance with the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. For applicants with a CMS clinical contraindication (Download PDF reader) to the vaccine or sincerely held religious beliefs, which prohibit them from receiving a vaccine, you may contact the Department of Public Health Office of Human Resources (DPH HR) during the hiring phase to request an exemption or reasonable accommodation. Employees granted exemption for medical or religious reasons will be required to wear facial coverings to reduce the risk of transmission to at-risk individuals in DPH facilities and submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. All prospective employees must read and acknowledge the Policy during the application process.
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 : $17 - $20