Job description

The Department of Excise and Licenses for the City and County of Denver is looking for a strategic thinker to be part of their enforcement team. This position will initiate, process and complete routine and intermediate investigations and inspections that may involve assisting with legal prosecution cases.

Benefits:

· Six (6) Medical plans to choose from, Dental, Vision Insurance

· Pension Plan for LIFE (DERP)

· 457 (b) Retirement Plan

· PTO – over 3 weeks in your first year

· 11 paid holidays

· Student Loan Forgiveness

· Short Term and Long Term Disability

· HSA/FSA

· Life Insurance

· Education Refund Program; Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources; Employee volunteer program

· And so much more - please visit the 'Why Work Here' page on Denvergov.org to find out more about all the amazing benefits and reasons to work for the city that you love!

The Department issues approximately 180 different business licenses and is a progressive leader on a local, national and international level. The Enforcement team investigates the qualifications for licenses under city ordinance and determines which licenses should be issued, renewed or suspended while ensuring consumer safety.

Your hard work will ensure that our Department's Mission of Protecting the Public’s Health, Safety and Welfare by serving our community though the regulation of Business is achieved through the inspection and investigation of at-risk businesses.

Generally, the Business License Inspector:

· Inspects businesses to ensure compliance with business licenses and investigates and resolves complaints regarding business license and other compliance issues and presents information to citizens regarding code violations, and may issue citations, stop work orders, or summonses. Makes recommendations to assist business owners with compliance issues; Reinspects violations or potential violations based on established policies and professional judgment

· Works closely with City Attorney’s Office to gather critical investigative material that is associated with complex marijuana and liquor regulations

· Performs measurements of distance for new Liquor and Marijuana applicants to determine proximity restrictions to schools, childcare facilities, substance abuse rehab centers, and other facilities

· Assesses and reviews construction floor plans and performs comparative analysis between submitted drawings and actual build outs

· Represents the city as a subject matter expert in presenting testimony and historical facts in legal matters, hearings, and court sessions with regards to license violations

· Patrols and enforces appropriate licensing rules and regulations at sporting events, parades, special events within the City and County of Denver

· Creates and maintains accurate reports of each investigation. Updates records and systems for each inspection

· Coordinates law enforcement operations with Denver Police Department, Marijuana Enforcement Division, and other law enforcement agencies as appropriate

· Researches applicable State statutes, city ordinances, and inter-office rules and regulations as needed to suitably regulate and enforce

· Communicates with other city agencies and departments, State regulatory agencies, and internal/external customers; Ensures that Public Posting Notices and Suspension Posting Notices are posted correctly, in a timely manner, and are conspicuously displayed to the general public

We are looking for someone with some or all the following skills and experience:

· Excellent demonstration of using professional discretion and judgement in decision making and communication

· Ability to determine, understand and communicate how multiple layers of governmental regulation interact, influence, and sometimes contradict one another

· Ability to self-motivate, work independently or as part of an investigatory team

· Fluency in both English and Spanish is a plus

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

· Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate

· Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of public contact experience explaining policies, procedures, statutes, rules, and/or regulations and relating them to specific problems

· Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements

· License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.70 - $27.13 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80202

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