Full-Time Office Clerk

City of Dellwood; Missouri; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dellwood is seeking a dedicated office support role to provide counter service and assist residents with permits and payments.

You will answer phones, manage records, schedule inspections, and coordinate with departments while handling mailings and daily cash handling.

Requires strong Excel/Publisher skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma; background check and drug screen required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong analytical and communication abilities.
• Experience with research and interpersonal interaction.
• Some college coursework is desirable.
• Must be proficient in Excel and Publisher.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary counter service and office support.
• Answer phones, relay messages, and respond to inquiries.
• Coordinate tasks with other departments as directed.
• Assist residents with permit applications and process payments.
• Maintain and update the vacant property list.
• Update nuisance grass cutting list for forwarding to St. Louis County.
• Assist City Clerk in dispatching business license renewal notices.
• Help City Inspector schedule inspections.
• Ensure efficient issuance of occupancy permits.
• Send mailings to citizens (birthdays and announcements).
• Collaborate with Finance Clerk on daily cash handling for permits and expenses.
• Handle calls, communications, and special projects for the Mayor.
• Complete any other assigned tasks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Research abilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Some college coursework desirable

Tools

Excel

Publisher

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary counter service and holistic office support.
• Effectively answer phones, accurately take and relay messages, and promptly respond to phone inquiries.
• Seamlessly coordinate tasks with other departments within the organization as directed.
• Aid residents in the application process for various permits and oversee the acceptance of necessary payments.
• Regularly update and manage the vacant property list.
• Timely update the nuisance grass cutting list for forwarding to St. Louis County.
• Assist the City Clerk in dispatching business license renewal notices.
• Help the City Inspector in the scheduling of both residential and commercial inspections.
• Ensure the efficient issuance of occupancy permits.
• Meticulously send out various mailings to citizens, including birthday cards and other special announcements.
• Collaborate with the Finance Clerk in the daily counting of the money drawer from fee payments for permits and other related expenses.
• Handle essential calls, communication, and special projects for the Mayor.
• Effectively complete any other assigned tasks.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

This position mandates robust analytical, communication, research, and interpersonal skills. A background of some college coursework is desirable. Applicants must showcase proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically focusing on Excel and Publisher. Exceptional typing and documentation skills, accompanied by keen attention to detail, are essential. The ability to satisfactorily pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screen is a requisite. Minimum of a High School Diploma

Publication Date/Time: 8/11/2026 12:00 AM

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