License Examiner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field.
• Three years of job-related experience in compliance or licensing, procurement and contract administration, or program administration.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and techniques, licensing methods for multiple programs, and applicable state and federal laws and licensing requirements.
• Knowledge of pesticide use and pesticide sites to determine the appropriate licensing categories, and ability to recognize when new categories may be needed.
• Knowledge of applicable state laws, rules, and licensing requirements; this knowledge may be acquired through a training assignment if needed.
• Knowledge of state and agency accounting, recordkeeping, and administrative policies and procedures, as well as business communications.
• Data-analysis skills, including standard statistics and trend analysis, and the ability to prepare professional reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of Montana agriculture and of repository database systems and typical office software, such as Excel and Word.
• Attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to work proactively and independently.
• Ability to handle difficult public interactions, solve problems, and manage competing priorities with sensitive deadlines while producing high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Confer with, interview, and evaluate applicants, officials, applications, records, and documents to assess eligibility for licenses and potential liability issues.
• Issue licenses to individuals who meet applicable standards.
• Advise licensees, individuals, and groups about licensing, permits, and regulations.
• Prepare reports on activities, evaluations, recommendations, and decisions.
• Report violations of laws or regulations to appropriate personnel, boards, or agencies.
• Prepare correspondence communicating licensing decisions and appeal processes.
• Warn violators of infractions or penalties and initiate actions such as license suspension, fines, revocation, or other penalties when appropriate.
• Participate in developing licensing procedures, policies, and administrative rules.
• Examine financial and legal documents, inspection reports, official statements, certifications, and other materials relevant to licensing.
• Train and mentor staff and members of the public on licensing requirements, inspections, and regulations.
• Coordinate licensing investigations and inspection tasks with other agencies and the public.

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility may be available through State of Montana employment
• Possible telework opportunities
• Work/life balance