FT - Contracts Specialist - Purchasing Division - Ogden, UT

$53,269 - $77,251/Yr

Ogden City - Ogden, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Ogden, UT

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Business License Coordinator in the Building Services Division of Ogden City Corporation is responsible for overseeing the processing of business licenses, supporting the Good Landlord Program, and managing a team of technical and clerical staff. This role involves reviewing applications, coordinating hearings, and ensuring compliance with city ordinances and codes. The coordinator will also handle public inquiries, manage the business license database, and prepare various reports related to business licensing.

Responsibilities

• Accept and review business license applications.
• Schedule and coordinate business license appeal hearings.
• Conduct research to prepare inspection and exception reports.
• Approve and issue various types of business licenses and collect fees.
• Review applications for completeness and compliance with ordinances.
• Interview applicants to determine appropriate license categories.
• Input new and renewal business license data into the city system.
• Process changes in ownership or business location.
• Maintain business license records and documentation.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, and supervise the work of staff.
• Complete GRAMA Requests and develop goals and objectives.
• Establish schedules for providing licensing services.
• Respond to complaints and inquiries regarding business licenses.
• Serve as the business license appeals hearing manager.
• Issue cash bond refunds for commercial licenses.
• Create monthly reports on business licenses and good landlord programs.
• Maintain the integrity of the business license database.
• Attend assigned meetings and coordinate information with staff and the public.
• Stay updated on trends in business licensing and processing.
• Manage the business license renewal process.
• Participate in staff selection and training.
• Coordinate business license inspections with enforcement personnel.
• Provide information to Zoning Code Enforcement Officers and the Police Department.
• Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations.

Requirements

• At least two years of increasingly responsible license issuance experience.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of work experience and education is acceptable.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Utah driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with public administration or municipal government processes.
• Knowledge of zoning laws and property regulations.

Benefits

• Language Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Holidays
• Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave
• Medical and Dental
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Loan Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement