Licensing and Compliance Specialist
About The Position
The Licensing and Compliance Specialist serves as a subject-matter expert in reviewing and analyzing complex franchise utility agreements and licenses. The role coordinates franchise agreements from initiation through Board of Supervisors approval and manages renewals, audit requests, fee invoicing, legal bond approvals, and agreement-related data analysis. The position provides strategic guidance to prospective licensees and acts as the primary liaison among licensees and legal stakeholders. It reviews agreements for compliance with applicable legal and MCDOT standards, prepares materials for County Attorney review, and supports timely finalization and adoption. The specialist also researches relevant FCC, ACC, and Arizona Revised Statutes regulations and guidelines, maintains agreement records, and works with MCDOT Finance to ensure fees are collected. The position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. It may require exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or walking or standing to a significant degree.
Requirements
- Three years of experience in administrative coordination, legal documentation management, or contract/licensing oversight.
- High school diploma or GED.
- A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
Nice To Haves
- Current knowledge of relevant legal industry practices.
- Experience in conflict resolution and problem-solving.
- Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Communications, Pre-Law, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Oversee coordination of the Permit Division’s licensing and franchising agreement process, provide guidance to prospective licensees, communicate required steps and procedures, and serve as a liaison with legal stakeholders and licensees.
- Review agreements for compliance with applicable legal and MCDOT standards and recommend revisions to licensees as needed.
- Prepare agreement summaries for Maricopa County Attorney Office review, communicate during legal review, and support finalization before adoption.
- Submit County Attorney-approved agreements for Board of Supervisors approval while accounting for legal timelines and deadlines.
- Coordinate legal bond approvals and support bond finalization to facilitate timely permit issuance.
- Research applicable FCC, ACC, and Arizona Revised Statutes regulations and guidelines.
- Manage agreement renewals before expiration, including tracking completion, communicating with stakeholders, requesting and reviewing updated materials, and obtaining necessary reviews or approvals.
- Maintain an accurate database of agreement statuses and conduct annual compliance audits, identifying areas for improvement.
- Work with the MCDOT Finance Division to ensure fees are collected.
- Invoice license and agreement fees due to the county through the online Permit Center system.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
- Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution rate, with a 100% employer match on Day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
