What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business License Officer position at the Village of Oak Park?
Union: SEIU
FLSA: Non-exempt
Pay Grade: 10
Hours: 37.5 per week
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
To perform a variety of technical duties involved in the processing and approval of business licenses and permits; and to provide assistance and support to the Development Customer Services Department.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the Neighborhood Services Manager.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Approve and issue business licenses, including but not limited to business, liquor, chauffeur, solicitor/peddler, according to Village Code including license renewals, and related correspondence and documents.
- Conduct inspections of new and existing businesses and properties, issue citations to violations, and attend court proceedings to provide testimony where appropriate.
- Conduct inspections of all chauffeur vehicles, and issue Taxi Vehicle Permits.
- Assist Finance Department in the recording of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
Other important responsibilities and duties:
- Maintain a variety of statistical records; compile information and data for statistical reports; check and tabulate figures.
- Attain and maintain International Property Maintenance Code Certification.
- Contact the public and outside agencies in acquiring and providing information and making referrals.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Village and applicable state and federal licensing requirements.
- Licensing in a municipal government.
- Business operating within the Village.
- International Property Maintenance Codes
- Modern office methods, procedures and equipment including a computer terminal
- Business letter writing and basic report preparation
- Principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Principles of mathematics
- English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
- Interpret and explain business licensing regulations
- Perform technical and clerical work involving the use of independent judgement and personal initiative.
- Understand the organization and operation of businesses in the Village
- Compile and maintain records
- Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain interpersonal skills in the workplace to effectively communicate and interact with others.
- Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
- Sitting for extended periods of time
- Operating assigned equipment.
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
- Making observations
- Communicating with others
- Reading and writing
- Operating assigned equipment
WORKING CONDITIONS
Travel from site to site in residential or commercial environment, work in inclement weather conditions; significant walking and driving on a daily basis.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement
The Village of Oak Park is committed to cultivating and preserving a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe in diversity because our commonalities and differences makes us stronger and that everyone regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, military or veteran status or any other characteristic, can thrive and reach their full potential. We encourage applications from candidates who understand and share our commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
