St. Louis County

Collector of Revenue

St. Louis County  •  $96k - $115k/yr  •  Clayton, NC (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00116

Department: Revenue - Collector of Revenue

Job classification: Collector of Revenue

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Executive Management

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. The Collector shall be responsible for the collection of all real and personal property, merchant and manufacturer, railroad, utility or other taxes for state, school, county or other purposes, and the collector shall perform such other duties as are provided by law or ordinance. This position will report to the Director of Revenue while overseeing the Collector of Revenue office.

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?

Examples of duties

Essential Function Examples

  • Bill and collect ad valorem property and personal property taxes and fees in in St. Louis County
  • Distribute collected ad valorem tax revenues to taxing authorities in St. Louis County
  • Complete annual tabulation of ad valorem tax rates levied by taxing authorities in St. Louis County
  • Conduct the annual tax sale of delinquent real property taxes, advertise properties, conduct sales and issue Collector deeds
  • Evaluate and issue tax waivers
  • Serve as the division head for the Collector of Revenue Office
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned


Director 1) develop, implement and administer unit's strategies and activities 2) responsible for unit's goal attainments, 3) delegate responsibility for daily operations to subordinates 4) confer with peers to plan and coordinate work and 5) prepare and sign performance appraisals.

Qualifications

  • At least five years of supervisor experience per the St. Louis County Charter 1979, Article V, Chapter 505, Section 505.040.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field
  • Five years of collection experience in a professional setting
    • Debt collection
    • Judicial tax collection
  • Preference may be given to applications showing completion of a master’s degree

Supplemental information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENTA 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 APPLYApplicants 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 POLICYThe 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

About St. Louis County

With over 1 million residents, St. Louis County is the most populous county in Missouri. St. Louis County is located near the eastern edge of Missouri, surrounded by the city of St. Louis and the Mississippi River to the east, the Missouri River to the north, and the Meramec River to the south. St. Louis County government's headquarters are located in Clayton, Missouri.

St. Louis County is not only the most populous but also the most economically diverse county in Missouri. With over 600,000 jobs, St. Louis County is known as the economic engine of the state.

St. Louis County is known for being an exceptional place to live, work, and raise a family.

St. Louis County is home to more than 70 County-managed parks, three State parks, and a portion of a national fish and wildlife refuge.

Education in St. Louis County is provided by 24 school districts, private schools, both a unified public library system and several municipal libraries, and several colleges and universities.

St. Louis County government is divided between the executive branch governed by the St. Louis County Executive, and the legislative branch governed by the seven members of the St. Louis County Council. There are around 4,000 employees working for St. Louis County government.

The current county executive is Dr. Sam Page, who was inaugurated on April 29, 2019.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
St. Louis, MO
Year Founded
1812
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