CD Regulated Industries - Business License Compliance Officer I

Administers the issuance and renewal of business licenses and permits to include: business licenses, landlord licenses, temporary business licenses, liquor licenses, liquor permits and other special licenses all within the City Code. Duties include initial review on all liquor license applications, investigation of violations of licensing standards, working with businesses to obtain compliance with applicable City Code requirements and regulations, serving as lead contact for the division regarding information, and assisting with the creation and design of computer applications.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and at least two years’ governmental experience in code administration or enforcement and investigation, general office procedures, general public contact regarding enforcement, or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of general office practices and procedures; applicable state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations related basic code requirements; recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques; Microsoft Word and Excel with the ability to learn new computer programs specifically designed for this position; basic business arithmetic. Ability to operate a motor vehicle; use a personal computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information; prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials, and various projects which require attention to detail; communicate effectively orally and in writing; read to interpret City Code; work with minor supervision to complete tasks by setting priorities, organizing work, meeting critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments; use tact and discretion with general public while using independent judgement; read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations; interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; assist in development and correction of computer programs; focus and multi-task with frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements: Sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Frequently required to talk, hear, see, and use hands to finger and grasp. Rarely required to stoop, stand, walk, pull, and lift.

Typical Working Conditions: Working conditions are typically moderately quiet; occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Drug testing.

Background check.

In addition to the application, testing and/or examinations may be required for further consideration on this position.