Chief Compliance Officer

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Compliance Officer reports directly to the executive director. The Chief Compliance Officer serves in a close and confidential relationship with the executive director and may receive assignments from other department leaders, the Alcoholic Beverage Services Commission (Commission), or the Governor's Office. The Chief Compliance Officer will perform a variety of office functions including but not limited to:

Licensing and Compliance
Direct and oversee all compliance and regulatory functions, including licensing, audits, and administrative enforcement.
Ensure consistent and equitable application of statutes, administrative rules, and agency policies.
Establish and maintain compliance standards for licensees, permittees, and vendors.
Oversee the issuance, renewal, and administration of licenses and permits.
Ensure vendor qualification, monitoring, and ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
Initiate administrative actions, including fines, suspensions, and revocations as necessary.
Lead a statewide inspection program to ensure compliance across licensees and permittees.
Establish inspection protocols, reporting standards, and follow-up procedures.
Monitor compliance trends and recommend corrective actions.
Supervises subordinate licensing and compliance personnel including: hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.

Regulatory Affairs
Direct the development and interpretation of administrative rules and regulatory policies.
Provide guidance to leadership and stakeholders on regulatory matters.
Collaborate with legislative affairs on statutory changes and policy impacts.

Contracts
Review department procurements and contracts for compliance with administrative rules and statute.

Commission Support
Serve as primary staff liaison to the Commission on regulatory and compliance matters.
Prepare and present agenda items, reports, and recommendations related to licensing, enforcement actions, and regulatory policy.
Ensure timely and accurate execution of Commission decisions, including licensing determinations and disciplinary actions.
Coordinate with outside legal counsel and executive leadership to ensure actions are legally sound and procedurally compliant.
Support Commission meetings, hearings, and adjudicative processes, including recordkeeping and documentation.
Provide training and orientation to Commission members on regulatory frameworks, statutes, and administrative rules.

Training and Education
Develop and implement compliance training programs for employees, licensees, and vendors.
Promote responsible sales and regulatory awareness through education initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, compliance principles, and enforcement practices
• Ability to interpret and apply statutes, rules, and policies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Ability to manage sensitive and high-profile issues in a public-facing environment
• Attention to detail
• Cross-functional leadership and collaboration
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, law, or a related field
• At least five years of experience in regulatory compliance, enforcement, or public administration
• 21 years of age or older
• Able to pass a background check

Nice To Haves

• JD or Master’s degree
• Experience in state, local, or federal government or highly regulated industry

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all compliance and regulatory functions, including licensing, audits, and administrative enforcement.
• Ensure consistent and equitable application of statutes, administrative rules, and agency policies.
• Establish and maintain compliance standards for licensees, permittees, and vendors.
• Oversee the issuance, renewal, and administration of licenses and permits.
• Ensure vendor qualification, monitoring, and ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Initiate administrative actions, including fines, suspensions, and revocations as necessary.
• Lead a statewide inspection program to ensure compliance across licensees and permittees.
• Establish inspection protocols, reporting standards, and follow-up procedures.
• Monitor compliance trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Supervises subordinate licensing and compliance personnel including: hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Direct the development and interpretation of administrative rules and regulatory policies.
• Provide guidance to leadership and stakeholders on regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with legislative affairs on statutory changes and policy impacts.
• Review department procurements and contracts for compliance with administrative rules and statute.
• Serve as primary staff liaison to the Commission on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Prepare and present agenda items, reports, and recommendations related to licensing, enforcement actions, and regulatory policy.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of Commission decisions, including licensing determinations and disciplinary actions.
• Coordinate with outside legal counsel and executive leadership to ensure actions are legally sound and procedurally compliant.
• Support Commission meetings, hearings, and adjudicative processes, including recordkeeping and documentation.
• Provide training and orientation to Commission members on regulatory frameworks, statutes, and administrative rules.
• Develop and implement compliance training programs for employees, licensees, and vendors.
• Promote responsible sales and regulatory awareness through education initiatives.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• Guaranteed Time Off: All our stores are closed on Sundays and all state/federal holidays.
• Stability & Growth: We are a statewide agency focused on modernizing technology and investing in our workforce.
• Total Rewards: Enjoy the security of being a State of Utah employee, which includes a comprehensive benefits package, retirement options, and a culture that values service excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive