Licensing & Inspection Coordinator

License Inspector

Assists the City Clerk's Office with a variety of duties to support the City's regulations and licenses set by Lakewood City Council. Duties include site inspections, investigations, and enforcement. Position also will perform the administration and oversight of assigned licenses including but not limited to massage businesses and short-term rentals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Responsible for the site inspection, investigation, and enforcement of various licenses including but not limited to liquor, non-cigarette tobacco, marijuana, massage businesses, and short-term rentals to ensure compliance with City code and state law.
• Responsible for the administration and oversight of assigned licenses including but not limited to massage businesses and short-term rentals.
• Administer a license review process for assigned licenses in cooperation with all necessary City departments and state agencies.
• Conduct field inspections of licensed businesses using sound judgement to interpret and apply city code and state law to determine compliance.
• Maintain records for site inspections and administered licenses and may compile reports regarding on-site inspections / investigations to track compliance issues and ensure timely annual renewals and compliance with City code.
• Responsible for assisting and maintaining databases and website information for assigned City licenses.
• Assist businesses with questions and provide direction to discuss process and resolve violations.
• Issue notices of violations when necessary.
• Provide testimony in hearings and court, which includes communication with businesses.
• Assist the Licensing Management Specialist with preparation / processing of licensing documents by reviewing licensing applications for completeness for support and cross-training.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Respond to customer needs in a timely manner through on-site visits, telephone, and / or email.
• Support the City Clerk's Office in the conduct of municipal elections.
• Assist with special projects and other projects and responsibilities assigned by the City Clerk.

Reporting Relationships

Supervision Received : Deputy City Clerk

Supervision Exercised : None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Technological Skills

Education and Experience

Certification / Licenses / Specialized Training

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications. LIGHT WORK : Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and / or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Physical Demands

Environmental Conditions may include

Physical Requirements No Physical Needed

The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and / or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers' Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor. The City of Lakewood celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of our workforce. Accordingly, the city is committed to creating, nurturing and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our community and employees.

Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable / seasonal positions.