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Posted: December 30, 2025 (16 days ago)

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Residential Appraiser Trainee (Residential Field Data Collector)

City of St. Louis

Assessor

Older

Location

Salary

$18.07 - $21.68

per hour

Closes

February 1, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level job involves traveling to homes in St. Louis to inspect and measure properties, update records for tax assessments, and answer questions from homeowners.

It's a good fit for someone detail-oriented who enjoys working outdoors, driving around the city, and starting a career in real estate or government without needing advanced degrees.

The role offers steady hours, benefits, and a chance to learn on the job.

Key Requirements

  • One year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and training
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to perform field audits, measurements, and data validation for single-family residential properties
  • Skills in inspecting properties and verifying physical characteristics for valuation reviews
  • Experience responding to property owner inquiries in person and by telephone
  • Current payment of personal and real property taxes as per St. Louis County Assessor's Office rules
  • Pass urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment

Full Job Description

These positions are responsible for assisting residential appraisal staff by collecting and validating residential assessment data. Work hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm.

The typical starting salary is $18.07 hourly. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/work-for-us/benefits/.

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.

Requirements

Performs field audits of single family residential property to verify assessment records by reviewing, measuring and making necessary data changes.Performs inspections of single family residential property where preliminary values indicate an increase of more than 15 percent by verifying the physical characteristics, conducting valuation reviews and interviewing property owners onsite.Responds to property owner inquiries in person and on the telephone.Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications One year of related experience; or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. The work rules for the St.

Louis County Assessor's Office 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid driver's license.

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: 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 CountyDivision of Personnel, 7th FloorClayton, MO 63105(314) 615-5429Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966An Equal Opportunity EmployerFax: (314) 615-7703www.stlouiscountymo.gov

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Posted on NEOGOV: 12/30/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/5/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-stlouis-2937323