Deputy Clerk of the Board of Aldermen

Nature of Work

Responsibilities include assisting the Clerk in the legislative processes of the Board of Aldermen and payroll administration.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in payroll administration and supervisory roles. Prior experience must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

Desirable Qualifications

Assisting the public in a federal, state or local government setting. Some knowledge of the Board of Aldermen and City departments and agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and distributes full BOA meeting agendas
• Acts as Clerk in the absence of the Clerk
• Assists in the logging in of board bills to be introduced
• Assists in the tracking of bills as they move through the legislative process
• Interfaces with Multigraph on full BOA minutes
• Edits minutes and agenda of full BOA meetings.
• Clerks full Board and Personnel and Administration committee meetings
• Maintains files on full BOA meetings related to the votes, attendance, and actions of the committee
• Directs activities of the Associate Clerks
• Maintains full Board meeting files
• Record keeping
• Supervises staff as directed by Clerk
• Record votes on the website from bills that were third read in the full BOA meetings
• After board bills are assigned an ordinance number, upload ordinance information on the website
• Responsible for payroll for the department
• Orientation of new staff
• Orientation of new Alderpersons
• Assists with the hiring and training of new staff
• Periodically writes various reports as requested by the Clerk
• Oversees all committee meetings and related staff
• Assists in the creation and updating of various office and staff related manuals, procedures, policies and regulations and ensures the guidelines are followed
• Assists in the updating of all board bills and resolutions
• Other duties as assigned by the Clerk

Training and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business administration (or similar field) and/or at least three years of demonstrated experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skill.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $60,000.00 - $94,000.00. Comprehensive benefits package. This is a non-civil service position.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Sharita Rogers at rogerss@stlouis-mo.gov.