Working Title: Licensing SpecialistJob Class: Office and Administrative Specialist, IntermediateAgency: Public Safety Dept
Job ID : 76780
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and Department of Public Safety employees eligible to bid (permanent, classified employees in the same job and class). Eligible bidders should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing [email protected] by 5/30/2014
Date Posted : 05/24/2024
Closing Date : 06/03/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-AFSCME
Division/Unit : Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/ 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $19.57 - $25.95 / hourly; $40,862 - $54,183 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
Work Area : 445 Minnesota Street, suite 1600, St Paul MN
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.To offer administrative support to the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division.Summary of Responsibilities include:
ApplytheprovisionsofMinnesotaStatutes340AandMinnesotaRule7515inresponse to variedinquiresandrequestsfromclienteleasitrelatestoliquorlicensing,enforcement,andregulation.
Providetechnicalandeducational assistance and expertisetotheliquor industryandtheirassociationsinthe liquorlicenseprocess,taxandcreditdelinquencymatters,DramShopinsuranceandworkerscompensationinsurance.
Distribute, process and prepare incoming and outgoing mail.
Prepare daily deposits by processing all cash and checks from civil fines, licenses, and permit fees.
Approveordenyvariousretailliquorlicensesandprovidesolutions to resolvedeficienciesanddiscrepancies which occuratthelocallevel.
Requestandcollectinformationfrommunicipalliquorstorestoinsurecompliance withprovisionsofliquorlaws.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to keyboard/type a variety of documents accurately at 55 words per minute, with 10 or less errors. Applicants invited to an interview will be required to provide proof of passing a 5-minute typing test. The test must have been completed in the last 12-months.
Ability to communicate with others and understand information; read, write and respond to customers in fluent English
Ability to use customer skills on the phone, in person, and online to advise customers of licensing procedures, regulations and laws.
Ability to pay close attention to detail.
Data entry skills sufficient to enter data onto paper forms and computer entry screens; and experience with basic office equipment and internet
Math skills sufficient to maintain complete and accurate cash receipt records and balance and resolve discrepancies.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in a regulatory or licensing position.
Previous experience which demonstrates time management, multi-tasking, problem solving and organizational skills.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel spreadsheets, and data entry.
Experience with understanding moderately complex statutes and laws and communicating those in an understandable manner as an expert resource for outside agencies and individuals.
Previous experience with high volume customer contact in person, via phone, and email.
Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities
Physical RequirementsRequires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.Additional RequirementsThis position requires successful completion of the following:It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:
Criminal history
Reference check
Credit check
Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.