Temporary Licensing Specialist
Job Description
WSLCB Vision
Safe communities for Washington State.
Mission
Promote public safety and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, tobacco, cannabis and vapor laws.
This position is currently eligible to telework. This may change based on business needs.
Who we are
The mission of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is to promote public safety and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance.
We want to create a culture that fosters excellence in customer service, open and honest communication, transparency and accountability, data driven decisions, and business initiated process improvement.
Our commitment to DEIB
The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) strives to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in all aspects of our workforce.
It is our mission to build, educate, and inspire an inclusive workforce that recognizes, respects, and celebrates diversity in the workplace. We are committed to maintaining a thriving culture where employees feel safe and accepted regardless of education, background or belief. As a WSLCB team member, you will have opportunity to join statewide business resource groups (BRGs) such as, Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network, Veteran Employee Resource Group, Latino Leadership Network, Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity, Disability Inclusion Network, Washington Immigrant Network and Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network.
The WSLCB Licensing and Regulation Division is announcing an exciting opportunity for a Licensing Specialist position at Olympia, WA. This position reports to a Licensing Specialist Supervisor in the WSLCB’s Licensing and Regulation Division. The position serves and complements the WSLCB’s mission and goals by providing the highest level of public safety by assessing, analyzing and enforcing laws, regulations and policies. It is responsible for determining whether the criteria and regulations are met so that licenses and permits are issued to qualified businesses and individuals.
If you have an interest in assessing and analyzing regulations and policies with a focus on process improvement, we encourage you to apply to be a part of the WSLCB team!
WSLCB provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including:
- Training and career development programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Telecommuting opportunities
- Generous wellness program
- Onsite exercise facility
- Active and engaging diversity program
- Infant at Work program
- Organization’s commitment to your personal health and well-being.
- Work/life balance
- Free parking
- A comprehensive benefits package
Duties
Some of the duties you will perform are:
- Independently manage an assigned caseload of investigations on liquor license applicants.
- Conduct in-depth interviews to determine eligibility and assess document requirements. Request documentation needed to conduct investigation and ensure eligibility.
- Complete notification to local authority and post document to applicant.
- Analyze written material (financial statements, loan documents, bank statements, leases, purchase and sale agreements, management agreements, closing documents and numerous other legal documents to confirm True Party of Interest and rule out illegal funds, hidden ownership or other disqualifying factors.
- Evaluate information received from applicants, the Enforcement Division, and external sources such as local authorities, other state and/ or federal agencies, etc. to determine impact on investigation.
- Research violation history of applicants to assess public safety risk.
- Approve routine new, in lieu of, added class, change of location and assumption applications.
- Determine if there are disqualifying factors and/ or public safety concerns, statutory or regulatory concerns that may result in referral of the file to a Licensing Specialist Senior for processing.
- Research, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable to determine applicant eligibility.
- Receive and resolve problems and complaints from applicants and/or their representatives regarding applications.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Experience for required qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment and educational experience. See below for how you may qualify.
Option 1:
Two (2) years of experience that includes analyzing and interpreting program financial documents, laws, and regulations for license qualification; and issuance and interviewing and research/review duties involving public contact.
Option 2:
An Associate’s degree or above.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Ability to learn, understand and explain regulatory statutes, rules, policies and procedures.
- Experience in maintaining effective communications with all levels within the organization.
- Experience in maintaining and building working relationships characterized by mutual acceptance and cooperation.
- Experience/ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Experience working with an electronic imaging and workflow management system.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication.
How to Apply
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