Summer Worker - Tobacco

The Teen Worker assists us with complying with St. Louis County, Missouri Municipal Code § 602.300 which states that is unlawful for any person to give, barter, sell or cause to be sold, buy for, distribute samples of or furnish tobacco in any of its forms, or cigarette papers, to any person under twenty-one (21) years of age. Teens ages 16 but less than 21 years of age are needed to conduct compliance audits with adult staff members at retail facilities to ensure under aged youth are unable to purchase tobacco products. The ordinance requires the department of health to conduct compliance audits on 50% of our permitted tobacco establishments annually using teens.  This position will be used throughout the year as needed to assist us in meeting our target goal.

The typical starting salary is $11.05 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations.  

Conducts set number of compliance audits with adult staff according to ordinance and procedures.

Communicates to the public in a professional manner.  

Report findings of compliance audit to the adult staff member and summarize the outcome orally and/or in writing.  

Writes clearly and legibly.

Assist team member with organizing facility files and preparing them for the compliance audits.

Helps to randomly select the facilities for auditing and records which facilities have been audited.  

Perform such additional duties, under the indicated working environment, as may properly be required of a position in this job class.

Applicants must be between the ages of 16 - 21. This is a seasonal position. 

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 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
 

Salary : $17,680 - $22,984