Alcohol Licensing Administrator - $21.86 Hourly DOQ

Dawson County • Dawson County, GA

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About The Position

The Alcohol Licensing Administrator is responsible for the comprehensive administration, coordination, and implementation of Dawson County’s Alcohol Licensing Program. The position performs advanced professional, technical, financial, and administrative work requiring extensive knowledge of local ordinances, Georgia alcoholic beverage laws, criminal history regulations, regulatory compliance, public administration, and governmental operations.

As the department’s primary administrator for all phases of alcohol licensing, this position ensures compliance with Dawson County ordinances, applicable provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.), Georgia Department of Revenue regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing the manufacture, distribution, sale, service, transportation, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The administrator provides technical guidance to County leadership, elected officials, business professionals, developers, and members of the public regarding licensing requirements, ordinance interpretation, operational compliance, and regulatory procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to four years of experience in local government administration, regulatory compliance, licensing, finance, criminal history administration, records management, public administration, or a closely related field, plus at least two years of experience in permitting or licensing processes or two years of experience in technical and/or customer support involving high-volume public contact; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
• GCIC certification, or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
• Attend Georgia Association of Business Tax Officials (GABTO) training and other continuing education classes as applicable.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Pass a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Finance, Planning, Political Science, or a closely related field.
• Experience in a municipal or government setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer, coordinate, and implement Dawson County’s Alcohol Licensing Program.
• Manage all phases of alcohol licensing as the department’s primary administrator.
• Ensure compliance with County ordinances, Georgia alcoholic beverage laws and regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Provide technical guidance to County leadership, elected officials, business professionals, developers, and the public on licensing requirements, ordinance interpretation, operational compliance, and regulatory procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED