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Division Manager, Licensing
City of St. Louis
Revenue - Director of Revenue
Location
St. Louis, Missouri, 63105
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full Time
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February 19, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role involves leading a team to issue licenses for businesses and individuals, collect specific taxes and fees like hotel taxes and utility receipts, and ensure everything follows local, state, and federal rules.
It also includes creating budgets, drafting new laws to improve operations, and guiding the team to maintain high standards.
A good fit would be someone with experience in tax collection and management who enjoys public service and working in government to support the community.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Master’s degree preferred)
- At least six years of professional experience in tax collection
- Current payment of personal and real property taxes as required by department rules
- Experience in public sector work (preferred)
- Skills in policy development and regulatory interpretation (preferred)
- Project management and technology implementation experience (preferred)
- Strong public communication skills (preferred)
Full Job Description
Make a Difference in Your CommunityThe Department of Revenue for St. Louis County Government has an immediate opening for a Division Manager, Licensing, to join their team. This position will manage a team, provide them with direction and guidance, and perform managerial oversight, including the issuance of various licenses and the collection of specialized taxes and fees.
Why Work with Us?
- Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salary range is between $39.35- $47.22 hourly, based on your qualifications.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO). Learn more about St. Louis County benefits: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: We participate in this program to support your financial future. Learn more about the program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid
- Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports work-life balance.
Requirements
Essential Function Examples- Manage issuance of various licenses for businesses and individuals to operate legally.
- Administer the collection of specialized taxes such as hotel/motel room sales tax, utilities gross receipts, and false alarm charges.
- Develop, interpret, and implement processes, regulations and guidelines to ensure compliance with federal, state and local tax codes, including regulations and improve and maintain a continuous, quality improvement process.
- Draft legislation for the purpose of improving License operations within issuance of various licenses and the collection of specialized taxes and fees.
- Develop division’s budget to assure all budgetary line-item guidelines are met and expense accounts are properly maintained.
Marginal Function Examples
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree
- Preference may be given to applicants who have completed a Master's Degree
- At least six years of professional work experience in tax collection
- The work rules for the Department of Revenue require all employees, whether they reside in St. Louis County or elsewhere, to remain current in the payment of their personal and real property taxes
- Preference may be given to applicants with the following work experience:
- Public sector
- Policy development and regulatory interpretation
- Project management and technology implementation
- Strong public communication
Additional Information
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: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.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
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
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