Licensing Officer ( Us22-1)

This is an administrative position involving the processing of new and renewal license applications and the coordination of the One-Stop Licensing Program.

Work involves the coordination of the license review process with other agencies as well as the review of applications for new and renewal licenses. Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and includes the review, validation and processing of licenses in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Supervision is received from a unit supervisor or a higher level official who assigns work and furnishes instructions on changes in policies and procedures.

• Reviews applications submitted under the One-Stop Licensing Program.
• Monitors reviewing agencies for compliance with established policies and procedures. Coordinates and transmits license review forms to various reviewing agencies.
• Keeps a daily record of original applications submitted through the One-Stop Licensing Program.
• Enters data for both new and renewal applications in the computer.
• Types letters, forms, labels, etc.
• Prepares and issues new and renewal licenses.
• Reviews license application received by mail for compliance with established procedures. Assists the public in the preparation of applications for business licenses.
• Answers correspondences and telephone calls regarding information on licensing.
• Coordinates the Department's licensing activities with Department of Labor, Lieutenant Governor's Office, and other reviewing agencies.
• Performs special assignments which requires intimate knowledge of the programs and procedures of most, if not all the work produced by this section.
• Prepares monthly reports and other reports as required. Serves as an assistant collector in the absence of the cashier. Files licenses and other records of the department.
• Performs other work as required.

High School Diploma or its equivalent supplemented by at least two (2) years of responsible experience involving typing and/or computer operations.

• Knowledge of computers and its application to the licensing process.
• Knowledge of the Virgin Islands Code and applicable rules and regulations as they pertain to the licensing of businesses.
• Ability to use word processing programs.
• Ability to interpret and explain laws, rules and regulations, procedures and policies with regards to the licensing process.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and all persons during the course of work.
• Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to give presentations before civic groups or other organizations.
• Ability to prepare reports and statistical information for presentations.