License Inspector Jobs (NOW HIRING)

GENERAL PURPOSE Under direction of License Collector, to issue licenses and collect fees for business and individuals operating business activities within the City; to investigate and report violations of license ordinances. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Inspect businesses to verify proper licenses and permits.

Enforce City business license and tax regulations. Document photos of any project being worked on. Investigate complaints, unlicensed businesses, and code violations.

Issue notices, citations, and collect delinquent license fees or taxes. Assist business owners with applications, renewals, and compliance questions. Maintain records, prepare reports, and update databases.

Perform follow ups with delinquent accounts. Coordinate with other departments and provide customer service. Conduct field inspections, audits, and follow-up visits.

Represent the City in hearings or court when needed. Build positive relationships with the business community. Patrols city while doing inspections in city Vehicle.

Performs other duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience: High School diploma and four years of training dealing with customer service in related field: or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Californian Driver's License- Clean driving record PC832-Certification must be obtained within 6 months of appointment Required Knowledge of / Ability to: Laws, ordinances, rules and regulations affecting business license enforcement.

Functions, operations and objectives of municipal government. Basic principles of organization and analysis. Principles and procedures of record-keeping and reporting.

Principles and practices involved in developing and implementing community-based programs. Principles and practices of customer service. Report writing methods and techniques.

Computers and software applications. Safe driving principles and practices. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Analyze situations quickly and objectively. Prepare written reports and analysis. Language: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rule, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups or employee organizations. Math Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Ability to calculate percentage and decimal points. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense and understating to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral or, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problem solving involving several concrete variables in standardize situations.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

The employee occasionally works in inside environmental conditions and occasionally works with a video display terminal for prolonged periods. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Internal applicants must use their personal email to apply, as City of Compton work emails will not be accepted for job applications.

While we cannot prevent applicants from using their work email, the City is not responsible for missed communications due to system outages, firewall restrictions, employee leave, or any other technical or accessibility issues affecting City email accounts. All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the position and submit all required documents -such as licenses, certifications, and proof of education- outlined in the job posting. Incomplete applications, including those missing any required documentation, will not be considered.

Please note: Only the first 50 applications received that best meet the qualifications and needs of the hiring department will be invited to continue in the hiring process. EXAMINATION The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination and interview process.

Phase one (1) is a written examination (weighted 50%) which will measure all or portions of the above knowledge, and skills. Phase two (2) is an oral examination (weighted 50%) that will be administered by an appraisal panel to evaluate professional qualifications, background and suitability. The oral examination may include graded simulation exercises, writing exercises, and oral presentations.

A passing score for each phase is 70%. Each candidate will be notified via mail or e-mail. The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary.

Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination. GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTS The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services. Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.

ELIGIBLE LISTS Recruitment may be conducted on an (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s). PLEASE NOTE: All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list

All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only. Each eligible list shall remain in effect one (1) year from the date of its establishment unless it is extended, abolished or exhausted. Whenever possible, three (3) names are certified to fill any one (1) vacant position

No candidate may be certified more than three (3) times for any one classified position. When certifying eligible lists to appointing powers, the promotional eligible list takes precedence over the open-competitive eligible list. A department manager's recommendation for employment is subject to the City Manager's approval.

EXAMINATION APPEAL PROCEDURE A candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8). EXAMINATION RECORDS All examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE In all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD-214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination

FRINGE BENEFITS The City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes: retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.