Clay County is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The positions are current as of  07/04/2009 05:25 PM. Thank you for your interest in a position with Clay County.

Human Resources Office:

Director Human Resources

Administration Building
Courthouse Square
Liberty, MO 64068
Phone: (816) 407-3660 / Fax:(816) 407-3661

Available positions

Assistant Superintendent of Historic Sites, Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites

This position performs duties in daily operation of the historic sites including the Jesse James Farm and Museum, Jesse James Bank Museum, Mt. Gilead Church and School, and Pharis Farm. It also includes supervising part-time employees in the absence of the Superintendent of Historic Sites. This position works weekends and holidays as needed.

Minimum qualifications include: an undergraduate degree in a related field; a minimum of five years professional experience and/or knowledge of historic site management, interpretation, and exhibit design; demonstated ability to supervise staff, communicate effectively orally and in writing, prepare and present informational lectures; ability to stand and walk frequently and the ability to lift 30 lbs., bend and stoop on a regular basis; ability to meet a regular work schedule as required to complete County business; ability to drive a car and possession of a current, valid driver's license; excellent customer service skills; and the ability to effectively operate office equipment necessary to perform the duties of this position. Desired qualifications include: prior County or City government work experience; excellent oral and written communication skills; and intermediate experience level with Microsoft Office products.

Working Hours:
Generally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with occasional weekends and holidays if needed

Starting Salary:
$30,899 - $38,621/year, plus Benefits.

Attached Documents:

Job Description (pdf)

Construction Worker I, Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites

Essential duties and responsibilities include: construction of new buildings, modification and maintenance of existing buildings; roofing buildings; painting structures; repairing or installing concrete surfaces; landscaping of park grounds; producing signs; and operating tools and equipment as required.

Desired minimum qualifications include: graduation from a high school or GED equivalent with specialized courses in construction practices; and two years of increasingly responsible related experience, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Working Hours:
8:00 - 5:00 Generally

Starting Salary:
$26,324 - $32,911/year, plus Benefits.

Attached Documents:

Job Description (pdf)
Supplemental Application Form (pdf)

Central Services Specialist, Central Services

Primary responsibilities include: Daily support and tracking of purchase orders, expenditures, encumbrances and other accounts payable functions within the County’s EDEN accounting system for Commission, Co Admin, Purchasing, Human Resources, Central Services, Community Relations, and all USE Tax/Capital items; reconcile p cards for Co Admin, Purchasing, Human Resources, and Community Relations which includes entering requisitions, printing PO’s and entering invoices in Eden; processes purchase orders through approval and payment process; tracks expenses on Excel spreadsheet for Commission, Co Admin, Purchasing, Human Resources, Central Services, and Community Relations (17 accounts); tracks expenses for USE Tax / Capitalon Excel spreadsheet (31 accounts); tracks encumbrances in Access database; tracks Tuition Reimbursement in Access database; provide reports to user departments of encumbrance usage and/or account balances as requested; order office supplies and copy paper for Commission, Co Admin, Central Services, Community Relations, and Mail room; backup to Executive Administrative Assistant; backup to Commission Receptionist, cover during lunch, vacation and sick; and assist Central Services System Specialist.

Minimum qualifications include: HS graduate; prior accounts payable experience; intermediate MS Office products experience; and knowledge of approved accounting principles. Desired qualifications include: 5+ years related accounts payable experience; experience with EDEN/Financial/Accounts Payable software systems; and an Associate or Bachelor level degree in accounting, finance or business preferred.

Working Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Starting Salary:
$32,356 - $40,446/year, plus Benefits.

Attached Documents:

Job Description (pdf)

Personal Property Technician, Assessor's Office

Essential duties and responsibilities include: Conversing with taxpayers in person to create new records and apply taxing entity codes; conversing with taxpayers in person or by telephone to edit/change/delete existing records; examining and verifying taxpayers declaration forms, renditions, and related documents; may interview and solicit pertinent information from business owners and/or their accounting/financial representatives; determines appropriateness and issues tax waivers; reviews taxpayers' history and applies penalties; contacts other state agency offices to research and verify declaration information; scans and files hard copy records; and provides backup to related positions.

Desired minimum qualifications include: High school graduate or equivalent; one year of increasingly responsible related experience, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience; ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; and must be able to converse in person and telephonically with public.

Working Hours:
8:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Starting Salary:
$23,749 - $29,679/year, plus Benefits.

Attached Documents:

Job Description (pdf)