Licensing Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Knowledge of state tax statutes, laws, regulations, rules, and policies
• Strong verbal, written, and active listening skills
• Strong customer service skills to include conflict de-escalation and resolution techniques
• Strong mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage, and averages
• Keyboarding/typing at least 40 wpm and 10-key skills
• Effective interpersonal skills and demeanor
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to make measurable progress on several tasks simultaneously and work in high-pressure situations
• Proficient in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive
• Proficiency in the use of the tax reporting system
• Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Ability to work a rotating schedule of being in-office and remote work within the state of Arizona
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and also participate collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner
• Ability to understand and solve problems by applying basic analytical skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem; organizing, classifying and synthesizing the data into fundamental issues; from the information, identifying the most probable causes of the problem; reducing the information down into manageable components; identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data collected; and, identifying the options and solutions for addressing the problems analyzed
• Ability to learn and apply LEAN concepts, principles, and tools
• Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another

Nice To Haves

• Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a High School Diploma (HSD) or General Education Degree (GED), coursework, training, and work experience relevant to the assignment
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Licensing Clerk, or related experience
• Previous experience in a professional office setting

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the processing of requests for licensing and tobacco stamp orders to include: Receives and processes requests received by phone, mail, email, and in-person, Maintains basic records for inventory, Inputs application information, and issues licenses and tobacco stamps, Researches and interprets customer records and documentation in order to resolve complex licensing issues and taxpayer complaints
• Serves as the Tier-1 point-of-contact for taxpayers contacting the Licensing Call Center via phone calls, emails, and written (mail) inquiries
• Performs account and records updates and maintenance as needed, or per the taxpayer’s request
• Prepares tobacco stamp orders that come in through AZStep for pickup by Fedex or Brinks
• Conducts evaluations and manages assigned workload and services
• Provides back-up services to Licensing Clerk, as needed
• Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to taxation through regular engagement in activities such as: self-directed research, conferring with other practitioners and technical experts; subscriptions to regulatory/legal/industry newsletters and briefs; membership industry associations and attendance at meetings/events; and or participation in training and others continuing education opportunities.
• Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness through the following: Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated, Completes all required training in a timely manner, Participates in assigned work teams as appropriate, May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested, Prepares for and actively participates in 1:1 coaching with supervisor, Maximizes work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the Arizona Management System (AMS); and provides recommendations for process improvement, and engages in continuous improvement efforts as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance