- Salary
- $90k – $140k/yr
- Location
- Clayton - St. Louis County, MO, MO, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The Circuit Clerk will be the Appointing Authority for 194 State employees at all management levels, including legal staff, 8 managers, 28 supervisors, and assistant supervisors. Responsibilities include all aspects of personnel issues at all levels of management structure, ensuring compliance with all Federal
and State employment laws and operating rules.
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
Essential Function Examples
Direct the assessment, collection, disbursement, investment, and accounting for all fees, deposits, and other court costs required by statute and local
court rule.
Ensure recommended accounting guidelines and practices are reviewed on a regular basis, including establishing safeguards, when possible, to ensure that funds are not misappropriated.
Direct and manage the operational support to all County Divisions and Departments for the 21st Judicial Circuit, including civil and criminal jury trials, equity actions, criminal, traffic, and municipal court, probate matters, family court matters, associate civil matters, and small claims cases.
Oversee the development of data collection and reporting requirements relating to the volume and progress of litigation, including receptionist services, court file storage, and destruction.
Responsible for the implementation of new legislation, which includes writing procedures, developing and updating forms where needed, training, and following up on all aspects affected by new legislation.
Serve as liaison between State agencies, St. Louis County departments, banking institutions, and outside vendors. The Circuit Clerk works with many agencies and departments regularly, including: OSCA, St. Louis County Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney’s office, Public Defender’s office, County Counselor’s office, Probation and Parole, Department of Justice Services, MO Highway Patrol, REJIS, St. Louis County Procurement, Public Works, Court Security, etc.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
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.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
HOW TO APPLY :Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website atwww.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The 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
