Licensing Specialist (Non-Permanent)

Benefits, Questions, Description, WSLCB Vision, Safe communities for Washington State. Mission, Promote public safety, public health, and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, tobacco, cannabis and vapor laws.

• Independently manages an assigned caseload of investigations on liquor license applicants.
• Conducts in-depth interviews to determine eligibility and assess document requirements.
• Completes notification to local authority and posting document to applicant.
• Analyzes written material to confirm True Parties of Interest.
• Evaluates information received from applicants, the Enforcement Division, and external sources to determine impact on investigation.
• Researches violation history of applicants to assess public safety risk.
• Approves routine new, in lieu of, added class, change of location and assumption applications.
• Determines if there are disqualifying factors and/or public safety concerns, statutory or regulatory concerns that may result in referral of the file to a Licensing Specialist Senior for processing.
• Research, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable to determine applicant eligibility.
• Receives and resolves problems and complaints from applicants and/or their representatives regarding applications.
• Determines if applicant is eligible for licensure and investigation is routine. Prepares summary report.
• Actively participate and attend team, investigator, division, special project and volunteer committee (statewide and interagency).

• Experience for required qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment and educational experience.
• Two (2) years of experience providing analyzing and/or interpreting financial or legal documents, or laws and regulations for licensing, or interviewing and/or research/review duties involving public contact.
• An Associate’s of Arts degree or above.

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid vacation, leave, and holidays
• Tuition waiver
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and career development programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous wellness program
• Onsite exercise facility
• Infants at Work Program

The mission of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is to promote public safety, public health and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws.