About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until 11:59 PM on Tuesday, April 14. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Tuesday, April 14 at 11:59 PM.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. The hiring range for this role is $25.30/hour - $34.00/hour, based on experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include, but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Find out more about the benefits we offer our employees to find balance and build a mile high career.

Location & Schedule

In this position you can expect to work on-site at the Webb Municipal Building in Denver, Colorado and in the field at Denver business establishments to perform investigation and enforcement work. This position may work occasional evenings and weekends, as necessary.

Who We Are

At the heart of Denver’s thriving business community, the City and County of Denver’s Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) plays a vital role in ensuring public safety and consumer confidence. We manage the issuance of over 120 types of business licenses, partnering with entrepreneurs and organizations to ensure compliance and support economic growth. Our dedicated team oversees license renewals, conducts public hearings, and enforces regulations through actions such as suspensions and revocations. DLCP also collects fees for new and renewed licenses, issues security alarm permits, and serves as the local authority for administering Colorado’s liquor and marijuana codes. Together, we help foster a fair, vibrant, and well-regulated business environment across the city.

What You’ll Do

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection is seeking an experienced Business License Inspector II to serve as a subject matter expert for complex and highly regulated license types. This role supports public safety, equity, and regulatory compliance by assessing complex applications, coordinating public hearings, mentoring staff, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders

As a Licensing Technician II you will:

• Inspects businesses to ensure compliance with business license requirements. Investigates and resolves complaints regarding business licenses and other compliance issues. Presents information to citizens regarding code violations, and may issue citations, stop work orders, or summonses. Makes recommendations to assist business owners with compliance issues.  

• Reinspects violations or potential violations based on established policies and professional judgment.  

• Works closely with City Attorney’s Office to gather critical investigative material that are associated with complex marijuana and liquor regulations.  

• Performs measurements of distance for new Liquor and Marijuana applicants to determine proximity restrictions to schools, childcare facilities, substance abuse rehab centers, and other facilities.  

• Assesses and reviews floor plans and performs comparative analysis between submitted drawings and actual build outs.  

• Represents the city as a subject matter expert in presenting testimony and historical facts in legal matters, hearings, and court sessions with regards to license violations.  

• Enforces appropriate licensing rules and regulations at sporting events, parades, special events within the City and County of Denver.   

• Creates and maintains accurate reports of each investigation. Updates records and systems for each inspection.  

• Coordinates law enforcement operations with Denver Police Department, Marijuana Enforcement Division, and other law enforcement agencies as appropriate.  

• Research applicable state statutes, city ordinances, rules and regulations as needed to suitably regulate and enforce licensing requirements. 

• Communicates with other city agencies and departments, state regulatory agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.  

• Ensures that Public Posting Notices and Suspension Posting Notices are posted correctly, in a timely manner, and are conspicuously displayed to the general public.  

What You’ll Bring

The ideal Licensing Technician II is an experienced licensing professional who thrives in complex, highly regulated environments and brings strong judgment, attention to detail, and a customer-centered mindset.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• A customer-centered approach that balances empathy and education with firm, consistent regulatory enforcement

• Strong working knowledge of regulatory frameworks and the ability to interpret and apply statutes, rules, and policy intent

• Experience conducting compliance inspections in the cannabis, liquor, and or short-term rental spaces

• Clear, professional communication skills with the ability to explain complex requirements to applicants, attorneys, and stakeholders as well as prepare detailed reports of investigation

• Sound judgment and attention to detail, with a strong focus on accuracy, quality control, and compliance

• The ability to serve as a subject matter expert and trusted resource for peers and leadership

• Experience mentoring or guiding others and the ability to step into a lead role, when needed

• An equity-focused, solution-oriented mindset with openness to process improvement and innovation

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.

• Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of investigative and inspection compliance experience, which must include two (2) years of public contact experience explaining policies, procedures, statutes, rules, and/or regulations and relating them to specific problems.

• Education/Experience Equivalency Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

• Licensure/Certification Requirement: This position requires driving. A valid driver’s license is required at the time of application.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CN3291 Business License Inspector II

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$25.30 - $37.96

Target Pay

$25.30/hour - $34.00/hour, based on experience

Agency

Excise & License

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