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St. Louis County jobs and careers

As of October 31, 2026, St. Louis County has 42 open roles in 2 cities.

Hiring in 2 cities
42Open roles

About St. Louis County

With over 1 million residents, St. Louis County is the most populous county in Missouri. St. Louis County is located near the eastern edge of Missouri, surrounded by the city of St. Louis and the Mississippi River to the east, the Missouri River to the north, and the Meramec River to the south. St. Louis County government's headquarters are located in Clayton, Missouri. St. Louis County is not only the most populous but also the most economically diverse county in Missouri. With over 600,000 jobs, St. Louis County is known as the economic engine of the state. St. Louis County is known for being an exceptional place to live, work, and raise a family. St. Louis County is home to more than 70 County-managed parks, three State parks, and a portion of a national fish and wildlife refuge. Education in St. Louis County is provided by 24 school districts, private schools, both a unified public library system and several municipal libraries, and several colleges and universities. St. Louis County government is divided between the executive branch governed by the St. Louis County Executive, and the legislative branch governed by the seven members of the St. Louis County Council. There are around 4,000 employees working for St. Louis County government. The current county executive is Dr. Sam Page, who was inaugurated on April 29, 2019.

Founded
1812
Employees
1,001 to 5,000
Hiring in
2 cities

Leadership

The top of St. Louis County's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

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Dr. Sam Page

County Executive

5 reports

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Derrick Melton

Chief Executive Officer for St. Louis County Healthcare

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Deanna Venker

Chief Operating Officer

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Doug Moore

Chief Communications Officer

1 report

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Kyle Klemp

Chief Administrative Officer

Open roles at St. Louis County 42

St. Louis County jobs: common questions

Is St. Louis County hiring right now?
Yes. St. Louis County has 42 open roles listed as of October 31, 2026.
Where is St. Louis County hiring?
St. Louis County is hiring in 2 cities. The most open roles are in Clayton (15) and St. Louis (2).
Who leads St. Louis County?
Dr. Sam Page, County Executive, is at the top of St. Louis County's org chart.
How do I apply for a job at St. Louis County?
Pick a role on St. Louis County's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on St. Louis County's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.