Military Licensure Pathway Program Specialist
About The Position
The Military Licensure Pathway Program Specialist is a full-time, non-supervisory position with the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing. The role develops and implements the Military Licensure Pathway program, a statutory program created by SB090 during the 2026 Legislative Session to facilitate professional licensing for former service members. The specialist builds detailed knowledge of licensing requirements and military work experience and communicates that knowledge to stakeholders. The position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with up to four weeks of in-office training; telework may be available afterward if eligibility requirements are met. The role requires a criminal history check and a valid Utah driver’s license. Work must be performed within Utah. Overtime is compensated with compensatory time off in lieu of cash payment, as required by the stated employment conditions.
Requirements
- Demonstrated proficiency with standard office software, such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including preparing professional emails, reports, memos, and presentations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in detail-oriented work.
- Demonstrated aptitude for complex research.
- Must successfully pass a criminal history check.
- Valid driver’s license required to drive a motor vehicle on a Utah highway.
- Must perform all work physically within Utah’s borders.
- Overtime is compensated with compensatory time off in lieu of cash payment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience understanding military job duties, training, and qualifications, including experience as a service member or working with service members or veterans.
- Prior experience working with Utah laws and administrative rules, preferably including knowledge of Utah professional licensing standards under Title 58.
- Demonstrated proficiency translating complex laws and administrative rules for members of the public.
- Prior experience conducting complex research for high-priority projects.
- Prior experience developing and presenting reports to key internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to understand complex regulatory code and make reasoned, defensible administrative determinations.
- Self-direction, ownership of administrative duties, procedural accuracy, and reliability in meeting deadlines.
- Strong accuracy in research and analysis, regulatory communication, and time management.
Responsibilities
- Research military job duties, training, and qualifications.
- Understand applicable licensing laws and administrative rules.
- Analyze similarities between military experience and professional scopes of practice.
- Manage and lead workgroups of subject matter experts.
- Collaborate with the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs.
- Lead public education and outreach for the Military Licensure Pathway program by creating and giving presentations, creating pamphlets, meeting with stakeholders, and attending outreach events.
- Support implementation of the program on licensing teams.
- Provide guidance to potential applicants with military experience.
- Report research findings and program results to agency leadership and the state legislature.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Rich benefits package.
- Job stability.
- Career growth and opportunities for leadership.
- Meaningful work serving the community.
- Supportive work environment and work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
