Cannabis Licenses Standards Inspectors Jobs

CITY OF SEATTLE

Licenses & Standards Inspector

SALARY: $38.37 - $44.79 Hourly
LOCATION: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, Washington
JOB TYPE: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
SHIFT: Day
DEPARTMENT: Facilities and Administrative Services
BARGAINING UNIT: Teamsters, Local 763 - Inspectors
CLOSING DATE 11/08/22 04:00 PM Pacific Time

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Consumer Protection Division (CPD) is seeking diverse candidates with strong analytical skills, good judgment, and excellent interpersonal skills for two Licenses & Standards Inspector positions. In this exciting role, you will engage in all aspects of inspector field work, including taxicab, limousine, and Transportation Network Company (TNC) enforcement; weights and measures inspection; regulatory code inspection; business license and tax enforcement; and nightlife activity and noise code compliance.

Work will be performed across Seattle communities and in a multicultural workplace with diverse colleagues and customers, emphasizing communication for cooperation, collaboration, and inclusiveness in support of department goals to promote diversity and social justice. This role involves extensive field work and a varied schedule that will include nights, weekends, and holidays.

About Us:
Facilities and Administrative Services (FAS) is the backbone of the City of Seattle and a dynamic organization comprised of eleven divisions and 450+ employees that provides $375 million a year in services to the City through an exciting portfolio of lines of businesses. FAS is a collaborative workplace with collective accountability to promote equity, respect, civility, integrity, inclusiveness and fairness for all employees.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct inspections and enforce business and regulatory license codes throughout the city of Seattle. Regulated industries including Short Term Rentals, Cannabis, Taxi and Transportation Network Company operators, Pawnshops, Adult Entertainment, Private Property Impound and more.

Conduct periodic inspections and tests on commercial weighing and measuring devices (fuel dispensers, scales, fuel delivery trucks, and taxi meters); check accuracy of price scanning systems at retail stores; inspect packaged goods for accurate net contents declarations, proper method of sale declarations, and complete and accurate product labels.

Investigate business and commercial activities for violations of business license and tax requirements. Contact and/or visit businesses as needed to ensure compliance. Issue notices, citations, and criminal complaints when needed for violations of the code.

Communicate with and educate local business owners and the public about regulatory requirements; complete daily work logs and periodic activity reports; develop and present cases to the Law Department and testify as a witness on behalf of the City. Inspectors strive for voluntary compliance through outreach and education, but also issue citations with monetary penalties and license actions, and/or file criminal complaints for code violations.

Weekend and evening work may include teamwork with other departments and agencies with visits to nightclubs, bars, adult entertainment establishments, musical festivals, and mobile vending businesses. Noise code enforcement may include taking decibel readings using a certified Type II Sound Meter in response to noise complaints.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires at least two (2) years of code interpretation and enforcement or full-time work experience in credit and collections, or other fields directly related to business management and code compliance.

(Or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.)

License, Certification and Other Requirements:

• Current Washington States driver's license.
• Special Police Commission.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Inspectors drive special purpose trucks in heavy traffic on downtown city streets and must be able to lift and use test weights and measures weighing up to 50 pounds and push a cart loaded with up to 500 pounds of test weights.
• Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
• Required to walk and drive in all types of weather.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Requires working with the public in potentially hazardous/abusive situations.
• May require working around hazardous/toxic chemicals.
• Depending on the shift and planned duties, the Inspector may work alone, in pairs, or on teams with other Inspectors.
• Required to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The most competitive candidates will possess:

• A commitment to the City’s RSJI Initiative – to eliminate racial disparities and achieve racial equity in Seattle.
• Experience working in code enforcement, legal analysis, investigation, or a similar role requiring strong research and analytical skills and public interaction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex laws and regulatory policies.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and priorities.
• Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with difficult and aggressive persons in industry and the public.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently and meet frequent deadlines.
• Strong team orientation coupled with the ability to work well independently.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY: For optimal consideration, we encourage you to include a cover letter and resume with your application. We encourage you to use your cover letter to discuss why you want to do this work and how you meet the qualifications for the position. Your resume should summarize the talent, experience, knowledge, and skills you bring to this work.

COVID 19 Vaccination Mandate: All City of Seattle employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to your start date. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Employees may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.

Work Environment
This position requires onsite work. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with FAS policies.

Background Check: Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.

Special Police Commission:
Employment is contingent on successfully passing an extensive background check for a Special Police Commission and maintaining the commission through an annual renewal process.

Why work at the City of Seattle?
The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.

Employees of the City of Seattle enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package generous leave programs, and the satisfaction of doing work that helps make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences. Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.37 - $44.79 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98104: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98104

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