Collector of Revenue

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? Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salary range is between $99,548.80 - $119,454.40 annually, based on your qualifications. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO). 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Learn more about the program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid 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. Minimum 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 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. How to Apply (removed) 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io for more information on this policy. St. Louis County Division of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO 63105 View phone number on click.appcast.io Relay MO 711 or View phone number on click.appcast.io An Equal Opportunity Employer Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io 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. Please click view all of our benefits. 01 Do you have at least five years of professional management experience? Yes No 02 Have you completed a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field? Yes No 03 In what field of study did you complete your bachelor’s degree? 04 Do you have at least five (5) years of collection experience in a professional setting? Yes No 05 Please provide brief details regarding the type of collection experience you have. 06 Have you completed a master’s degree? Yes No 07 Are you current in the payment of your personal and/or real estate property taxes? Yes No 08 Selecting "Yes" to this question indicates you understand this job posting will be active through Sept. 10, 2026. Yes No 09 Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization. If this does not apply to you, simply enter N/A. Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Louis County