License Investigator

Summary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Completion of two years of college course work in finance, accounting or closely related courses, and a minimum of one year experience which indicates ability to deal firmly and tactfully with business owners or managers, preferably one year experience in financial investigations or collection activities; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to furnish own automobile and must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORK: Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Good knowledge of business English. Some knowledge of investigative techniques. Ability to acquire a good knowledge of privilege and license tax ordinances. Ability to acquire good knowledge of local geography and street locations. Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with merchants. Ability to use modern office equipment. Ability to speak clearly and spell correctly. Ability to keep accurate records. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, other employees and the general public. This position may be required to work extended hours before, during, and/or after a disaster, including additional responsibilities outside of normal operations. EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.) Inspects businesses for possession of proper privilege and business licenses. Verifies names, addresses, dates, classifications and fees. Looks for new businesses subject to taxation. Gives notices of licenses required. Follow up to see that proper licenses have been purchased. Assists merchants in filling out forms and applications. Prepares form letters on licensing requirements. Keeps records of businesses and prepares new records when additional businesses are established. Issues citations to unlicensed or inadequately licensed businesses or occupations. Investigate complaints concerning proper licensing. Collects funds for bad checks and delinquent accounts. Conducts special investigations. Takes neighborhood polls in connection with applications for liquor, beer, wine, pool rooms, dance halls and other special licenses. Works special assignments such as Mardi Gras, County fair, auctions and special sales. Checks construction sites to see that contractors are properly licensed. Collects delinquent taxes. Inspects mobile homes for compliance with state registration laws. Collects taxes for special events. Performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK: An employee in this class is responsible for enforcing license ordinances by inspecting businesses for the required licenses, for giving information regarding licensing requirements and for ordering compliance with these ordinances. Work is performed in accordance with prescribed procedures, field work is performed independently and accomplishments are closely reviewed by a superior.

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Completion of two years of college course work in finance, accounting or closely related courses, and a minimum of one year experience which indicates ability to deal firmly and tactfully with business owners or managers, preferably one year experience in financial investigations or collection activities; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to furnish own automobile and must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORK: Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Good knowledge of business English. Some knowledge of investigative techniques. Ability to acquire a good knowledge of privilege and license tax ordinances. Ability to acquire good knowledge of local geography and street locations. Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with merchants. Ability to use modern office equipment. Ability to speak clearly and spell correctly. Ability to keep accurate records. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, other employees and the general public. This position may be required to work extended hours before, during, and/or after a disaster, including additional responsibilities outside of normal operations. EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.) Inspects businesses for possession of proper privilege and business licenses. Verifies names, addresses, dates, classifications and fees. Looks for new businesses subject to taxation. Gives notices of licenses required. Follow up to see that proper licenses have been purchased. Assists merchants in filling out forms and applications. Prepares form letters on licensing requirements. Keeps records of businesses and prepares new records when additional businesses are established. Issues citations to unlicensed or inadequately licensed businesses or occupations. Investigate complaints concerning proper licensing. Collects funds for bad checks and delinquent accounts. Conducts special investigations. Takes neighborhood polls in connection with applications for liquor, beer, wine, pool rooms, dance halls and other special licenses. Works special assignments such as Mardi Gras, County fair, auctions and special sales. Checks construction sites to see that contractors are properly licensed. Collects delinquent taxes. Inspects mobile homes for compliance with state registration laws. Collects taxes for special events. Performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK: An employee in this class is responsible for enforcing license ordinances by inspecting businesses for the required licenses, for giving information regarding licensing requirements and for ordering compliance with these ordinances. Work is performed in accordance with prescribed procedures, field work is performed independently and accomplishments are closely reviewed by a superior.