Licensing Coordinator bei Pueblo County, CO

About the Department

Processes business, liquor and marijuana license applications, reviews technical, legal and commercial documentation for accuracy and consistency, assesses fees and explains county licensing rules, regulations and state statutes. Has discretionary authority to review and make critical preliminary licensing application decisions.  Performs office and administrative support work. The work involves maintaining records. Liaison with internal and external agencies.  

Position Duties

• Accepts and process applications for business, liquor and marijuana licenses and renewals including guiding business owners through the application process and reviews for accuracy and all legal business and transactional documentation that accompany applications.
• Administers liquor and marijuana codes.
• Responsible for all Public Notices.
• Responsible for collecting, remitting, monitoring, reporting and submitting all monies collected and the securing of all money according to appropriate protocol.
• Reviews and processes liquor and marijuana license applications for new licenses and renewals and other various license-related transactions.
• Ensures completeness of liquor and marijuana applications.
• Ensures all licenses are compliant with Colorado and local Liquor and Marijuana Codes, Rules and Regulations.
• Coordinate all activity between Pueblo County, the licensee and the Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Board.
• Sets neighborhood radius.
• Tracks status of applications and deposits or refunds associated fees as appropriate. 
• Corresponds with State Marijuana and Liquor Enforcement Divisions and Sheriff’s Office, as needed. 
• Monitors, reports requirements and cooperates with the State Liquor and/or Marijuana Enforcement Divisions
• Ensures Licensee compliance with Colorado and local Marijuana and Liquor Codes, Rules and Regulations. 
• Publishes various legal notices and posts notices on premises.
• Prepares staff memorandum through the Director on each License application for Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Board hearings.
• Develops and maintains spreadsheets as necessary. 
• Screens and routes public inquiries by phone or in person based on the nature and sensitivity of the inquiry.
• Prepare reports and presentations for the Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Board, the Board of County Commissioners and the public.
• Processes background clearance checks to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitors and logs incidents related to license applications. 
• Takes appropriate action for license and facility violations. 
• Coordinates all activity with the Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Board.
• Attends all Liquor and Marijuana Licensing Board meetings.
• Stay abreast with all current and new legislation and regulations as they pertain to liquor and marijuana.
• Participate in the development of internal policies related to liquor and marijuana.
• Works very closely with the Land Use and Marijuana Code Compliance Inspector.
• Works closely with the GIS Department to maintain the Licensing WebPages.
• Develops and maintains office procedures, routines and filing systems to ensure daily objectives and operation for liquor and marijuana are performed efficiently. 
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency required
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred

• Minimum of five years of office management experience required
• Experience working in an office with an emphasis in liquor or marijuana licensing preferred

• Valid Driver’s License at the time of application and a valid Colorado Driver’s License at time of hire required

Other Qualifications