What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensing Investigative Analyst position at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission?
General Description
This posting will close at 11pm on 07/12/2026
Performs moderately complex (journey-level) licensing and permitting work. Work involves receiving, investigating and data entry review of license and permit applications; ensuring compliance with applicable policies, administrative codes, and statutes; communicating with external and internal customers; and approving license and permit applications. May occasionally assist others in performing job duties of greater complexity. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
NOTE: Must complete Licensing Department’s annual in-service training in-person and any other training the Department Director deems mandatory as per the agency’s policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations. Any mandatory training that occurs outside of the designated duty station will involve travel, which may include overnight stays.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 5%
Essential Job Functions
50% Receives, screens, analyzes, investigates, and reviews license and permit applications and other related documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with state and federal regulations, policies and guidelines for processing and issuance.
30% Provides administrative and technical assistance related to license and permit requirements to the
public, agency staff, and government officials.
10% Education, Training, Certifications and Other Work Activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent.
Experience: One (1) or more years of full-time work experience performing moderately complex application processing and/or application investigations.
Applicable Substitutions: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year per year basis.
Knowledge
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
This position functions in a standard office environment. Must be able to move around the office to access
filing cabinets, office equipment and move up to 20 pounds. Must be able to communicate and exchange
information via phone, computer, in person and via electronic media. Must be able to perform repetitive use
of a keyboard at a workstation. Must be able to work with overlapping deadlines.
This position is expected to work in the office but may be eligible for situational or hybrid telework schedule
upon completion of an initial probationary period. For teleworking, must have a secure, dedicated workspace
with internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule and be available for meetings
and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams or other platforms/applications during regular business hours.
REPORTS TO: Manager IV (Regional Manager)
OFFICE LOCATION: 5806 Mesa Drive, Austin Texas, 78731
Military Information
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIST (MOS) CODE: Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission adheres to the Military Preference granted in Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code and the Former Foster Children Preference granted in Chapter 672 of Section 1, Subtitle B, and Title 6 of the Texas Government Code. Males between the ages of 18 and 25 years, inclusive, may be required to furnish proof of either selective service registration or exemption there from as a condition of state employment.
Supplemental Information
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regard to TABC's and/or an employee's contribution to the Employees Retirement System. In compliance with Senate Bill 321, agencies that hire a person who has retired from the Employees Retirement System (ERS) or the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Fund (LECOS) on or after September 1, 2009, are required to remit a surcharge each month the return-to-work retiree is employed. Candidates meeting these requirements will be offered a lower base salary to cover the surcharge. More than one position may be filled from this posting. Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Qualifications may be verified through testing. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 require all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization; For more information, see: https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify/what-is-e-verify
This posting will close at 11pm on 07/12/2026
Performs moderately complex (journey-level) licensing and permitting work. Work involves receiving, investigating and data entry review of license and permit applications; ensuring compliance with applicable policies, administrative codes, and statutes; communicating with external and internal customers; and approving license and permit applications. May occasionally assist others in performing job duties of greater complexity. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
NOTE: Must complete Licensing Department’s annual in-service training in-person and any other training the Department Director deems mandatory as per the agency’s policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations. Any mandatory training that occurs outside of the designated duty station will involve travel, which may include overnight stays.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 5%
Essential Job Functions
50% Receives, screens, analyzes, investigates, and reviews license and permit applications and other related documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with state and federal regulations, policies and guidelines for processing and issuance.
- Monitors license and permit applications and requests for appropriate routing and processing
- Accountable for the timely and accurate issuance of licenses and permits in accordance with
- Reviews, maintains, and updates essential information in the agency’s database system and
- Monitors daily status of application inventory and reports to supervisor.
- Issues licenses and permits and coordinates with Resource and Planning for reimbursements or
- Reviews records associated with license and permit applications, violations, and other
- Reviews applications and ensures compliance with administrative codes, state statutes, and
30% Provides administrative and technical assistance related to license and permit requirements to the
public, agency staff, and government officials.
- Answers Licensing inquiries pertaining to rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Creates notices, correspondence, and reports related to license and permit activities and
- Conducts research to resolve customer service inquiries.
- Provides customer service to both internal and external customers.
- Provides administrative support associated with maintaining the office.
- May be assigned to special teams or projects.
- May assist in the development of technical and administrative procedures for the review of
10% Education, Training, Certifications and Other Work Activities.
- Must maintain all Licensing related certifications.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent.
Experience: One (1) or more years of full-time work experience performing moderately complex application processing and/or application investigations.
Applicable Substitutions: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year per year basis.
Knowledge
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of office practices; of administrative and technical procedures; and of applicable policies,
- Knowledge of and seeks intermediate training, development, and certification for self-development.
- Exhibits sound knowledge, initiative, and judgment in accord with TABC’s Guiding Principles.
- Skilled in continued proficiency in advanced licensing-related computer skills/software applications.
- Skilled in effective written, oral, and persuasive communication techniques.
- Ability to expand learning experience in the managing-of-change, mediation, and mitigating conflict.
- Ability to own personal development and learn performance management concepts.
- Ability to collaborate and exchange creative ideas.
- Exhibits personal integrity/credibility.
- Exhibits effective team-related concepts.
- Possess a valid Texas driver’s license, if applicable
- Additional certifications may be required to be registered, certified, or licensed in a specialty area.
This position functions in a standard office environment. Must be able to move around the office to access
filing cabinets, office equipment and move up to 20 pounds. Must be able to communicate and exchange
information via phone, computer, in person and via electronic media. Must be able to perform repetitive use
of a keyboard at a workstation. Must be able to work with overlapping deadlines.
This position is expected to work in the office but may be eligible for situational or hybrid telework schedule
upon completion of an initial probationary period. For teleworking, must have a secure, dedicated workspace
with internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule and be available for meetings
and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams or other platforms/applications during regular business hours.
REPORTS TO: Manager IV (Regional Manager)
OFFICE LOCATION: 5806 Mesa Drive, Austin Texas, 78731
Military Information
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIST (MOS) CODE: Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission adheres to the Military Preference granted in Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code and the Former Foster Children Preference granted in Chapter 672 of Section 1, Subtitle B, and Title 6 of the Texas Government Code. Males between the ages of 18 and 25 years, inclusive, may be required to furnish proof of either selective service registration or exemption there from as a condition of state employment.
Supplemental Information
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regard to TABC's and/or an employee's contribution to the Employees Retirement System. In compliance with Senate Bill 321, agencies that hire a person who has retired from the Employees Retirement System (ERS) or the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Fund (LECOS) on or after September 1, 2009, are required to remit a surcharge each month the return-to-work retiree is employed. Candidates meeting these requirements will be offered a lower base salary to cover the surcharge. More than one position may be filled from this posting. Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Qualifications may be verified through testing. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 require all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization; For more information, see: https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify/what-is-e-verify