LICENSING SPECIALIST

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Licensing Specialist processes all application types for the Arizona
Barbering and Cosmetology Board.

The ideal candidate is familiar with relevant statutes and rules and is able to
process all license applications and renewal types, as assigned, in a timely
manner utilizing critical thinking skills.

Follows up on deficient items in a timely manner, and performs any other
responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Arizona Administrative Code governing licensing of cosmetologists, barbers, and schools
• Department policies/procedures
• Arizona Revised Statutes
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Credentialing process
• Database software
• Google Suite
• Effective oral and written communication
• Customer service (telephone and email)
• Problem solving techniques
• Detail orientation
• Organization
• Understanding the relevance of the information required
• Gathering all required information for licensing
• Analyze information pertinent to licensure
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Adapt to changing priorities
• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in credentialing in a regulatory environment pr one year experience in credentialing

Responsibilities

• Analyze, verify, interpret, and track primary source documentation received in support of license applications to determine validity and completeness of documents and identify deficiencies
• Respond to requests either verbally or in writing regarding application status and processes related to Arizona licensure ensuring that statutes and rules are followed
• Process, evaluate, and input applicant information into the database to ensure all requirements to be licensed are met and provided to the licensing leader for approval
• Approval and issuance of licenses according to Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Administrative Code

Benefits

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees