Deputy County Clerk

Description

The Deputy County Clerk provides administrative support to the County Clerk’s office at the direction of the Chief Deputy County Clerk (Supervisor), and the St. Louis County Council and their staff. Responsibilities include preparing, recording, and filing official County Council documents, ensuring accurate recordkeeping, processing state certified notary applications, administering oaths, overseeing fees, and preparing reports.

• Prepare electronic documentation for the weekly County Council meeting.
• Provide administrative and research support for the Council, Administrative Director, County departments, and the public.
• Perform tasks requiring significant typing, proofreading, and transcription skills.
• Manage or assist with the repository of official County Council records.
• Accept service of subpoenas and summonses.
• Afford backup for other staff as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and three years of related experience.
• Proficient in using a laptop, electronic devices, Microsoft 365 Suite, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Understanding of County government and/or legislative process a plus.
• Discretion and independent judgment within and external to County government.
• Attention to detail, ability to multitask, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong grammar, organizational, and proofreading skills.
• Transcribing experience is a plus.

Additional Information

• SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: The selection committee evaluates qualifications based on education, experience, answers to supplemental questions, and references.
• Interview: 100% of the interview score determines eligibility for appointment.
• Candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview.
• Conviction Questionnaire: Five top-ranking candidates certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Supports 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.

How to Apply

• Visit our website.
• Only accept On-line applications.

Benefits

• Paid medical insurance.
• 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority.
• 11-12 paid holidays.
• Retirement plan with 4% contribution to defined benefit plan.
• Credit union.
• Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Pre-tax premium pay plan.
• Dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Up to 480 hours of paid parental leave (birth or adoption).
• Up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.