Cannabis Liquor Licensing Investigator Specialist Jobs

Initial Posting Date:
10/28/2022
Application Deadline:
11/07/2022
Agency:
Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission
Salary Range:
$4,259 - $6,523
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Liquor Licensing Investigator (Licensing Specialist)
Job Description:
The Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is looking to fill one Licensing Specialist (Liquor License Investigator) position in our Licensing Division located at 9079 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Portland, OR.
We are posting this as an internal and external recruitment opportunity. Individuals who currently work for the OLCC will be given preference during the application process.
Who are we?
The OLCC is the agency responsible for regulating the sale and service of alcoholic beverages, the production and sale of recreational marijuana, the tracking of Oregon Health Authority medical marijuana, and the tracking of industrial hemp products sold in OLCC retail stores. The agency is comprised of three major operational programs; the Distilled Spirits Program, the Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration, Financial Services, and Support Services divisions. Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs. The OLCC’s Public Safety Program licenses and regulates businesses in the alcohol and marijuana industry such as manufacturers, bars, restaurants, retail outlets, grocery and convenience stores.
What will you do?
Ensure that qualified applicants receive liquor licenses by conducting a background investigation; educating, training and assisting applicants, licensees and the public in all aspects of liquor licensing – rules, statutes, policies and licensing standards, etc..
Licensing specialists use discretionary judgment to plan the scope and direction of investigations from receipt of the application or change through to completion/withdrawal/inactivation. Investigations include an analysis of the ownership, operation, management of the prospective business, the applicant's operating proposal, an analysis of the applicant's OLCC compliance history and business location (if previously licensed), an analysis of the impact of the proposed operation on the community, and a recommendation on granting, restricting, or denying the license.
Applications are often controversial and sensitive in nature because of widespread critical opinion about such issues as neighborhood impact, drug and alcohol problems, and organized crime. The licensing specialist acts as liaison and mediator to local government bodies, neighborhood groups, law enforcement agencies, and applicants.
Here are some of the essential duties you will perform:
Manage an active liquor license and permits caseload, assessing priorities and using discretion to plan scope and direction of investigations. Implements work flow processes, Standard operating procedures and procedures to ensure applicants receive communication and action timely.
Makes independent assessments of whether applicants have a habit of abuse, criminal record or otherwise present a poor risk of compliance using the resources available, including analyzing and interpreting technical reports of other professional disciplines such as medical or alcohol treatment reports, police reports and court documents.
Interview and communicate with applicants and interpret or explain license eligibility requirements, statutes, rules, policies or procedures. Analyze and evaluate routine and complex business structures, business operating plans, and other business documents to determine ownership or identify potential non-compliance issues.
Identify and apply relevant statutes, rules, case law, Attorney General Opinions and Commission policy to relevant facts. Analyze facts to determine eligibility and make a recommendation to grant or deny license. Evaluate floor plans and blue prints of proposed outlets. Analyze their sufficiency to meet OLCC operating requirements and the applicant's operating proposal. Works with Compliance to determine appropriate minor postings.
Write clear, complete reports that summarize investigative facts, evaluate and apply statutes, administrative rules and legal case precedent, and explain conclusion and recommendation. Testify on behalf of the Commission at administrative law hearings or in court trials.
Distribute license applications and instructing applicants in how to complete the forms. Determine appropriate fees and issue licenses and authorities to operate. Request refunds from finance for overpayment of license fees, with approval from management.
Enters application and license actions in database; records workflow process; ensures completeness and accuracy of applicant/licensee information – name, address, etc. Logs and tracks application and license actions; communicates with applicants and licensees on status; updates database with workflow actions; adheres to policies and process for license timelines and action.
Answer inquiries on licensing through routine contacts – such as emails, officer of the day - workshops or participation in public meetings, provide information and training to educate members of the public, applicants, licensees, and governmental officials about OLCC statutes, rules and processes. Communicates with people of diverse cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Confers with and refers violation matters to compliance staff.
Recommends new policy to better serve the public, law enforcement community, liquor industry, and government and special interest groups. Reviews and makes recommendations on proposed or revised administrative rules.
Mentors, trains and provides oral and/or written reports on new investigators. Conduct reviews of other investigator applications/files.
What do you need to qualify?
Three years of experience conducting investigations of allegations, facts, behaviors, documents, laws, legal precedents and/or other information. This experience must include preparing written reports using individual judgment in developing conclusions or recommendations that are subject to review in court, administrative hearings or comparable formal review process; OR
An Associate’s degree in criminal justice, human or behavioral sciences, business or public administration, or other related field AND eighteen months of experience conducting investigations; OR
A Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, human or behavioral sciences, business or public administration or other related field; OR
Any relevant combination of education and experience equivalent to three years.
Examples of experience that may qualify are regulatory compliance investigation; criminal investigation; child welfare investigation or eligibility determination; governmental benefit, business or mail fraud investigation; revenue audits; insurance claims or fraud investigation.
The agency will consider all fields of education when determining qualifications and prior to invitation for interview processes.
NOTE: To be considered for hire, you must be at least 21 years of age. A criminal history check will be conducted prior to appointment.
How to Apply:

• Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon Employee) –Apply through your employee
  Workday
  account. In the Worklet, Click on the Career application link, View Internal-Find Jobs, Find the position and select Apply.
• External Applicants: Please visit the
  State of Oregon job opportunities web-page
  to submit your application for the position
• All Applicants: Attach a resume
• All Applicants: Attach college transcripts when needed to show qualifications
• Note: If you don’t attach the required documents or complete the work experience portion of in your Workday profile, your application will be automatically disqualified from further consideration.

How are candidates selected?
The selection process consists of a review of your application and an evaluation of your education, experience, training, and overall professionalism of your application materials. Candidates that follow the application directions, submit what is required and provide us with credentials that showcase their skills and how they meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to an interview. Resumes will not replace the completed job history experience in Workday. We will only review documents that are requested. Because details are really important to us, your application materials will be evaluated for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Want to Know More? Here’s some additional information:

• Telework: After an initial training period, this position is eligible for a flexible hybrid remote work schedule. The position is based at our HQ Portland office and you will be required to come into the office on an as-needed basis. Telework is evaluated periodically to ensure business needs are being met and can be adjusted at any time. Please visit the state’s
  Work Reimaged
  website for more information.
• The salary listed is the Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) qualifying base salary range of a Licensing Specialist (AL-5732-AA). If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the 6.95% increase.
• This position will be represented by the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Union, Local 2505
• This position serves a six month trial service period
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
• Driving: The person in this position may drive a State of Oregon vehicle. We require drivers to hold a current, valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record in order to drive.
• Background: OLCC will conduct a personal background investigation prior to hiring. This includes a computerized criminal history check, fingerprinting and CJIS Clearance approval by the Oregon State Police. Adverse background and security check results may be grounds for disqualification.

What we offer:

• A competitive benefits package
• Paid sick and vacation leave, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year.
• Part of a small-medium state agency where you can get to know your co-workers
• A workplace that fosters fairness, equity and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Helpful Tips:

• Be sure to attach a resume
• Allow yourself plenty of time to complete and submit the application & resume. Please be sure you complete your online Workday application
• Workday will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity
• This posting closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed
• Workday performs best in Google Chrome
• Log in to your Workday account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions, and make sure to complete these tasks or actions before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
• Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
• You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume. Drag and drop the resume into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that required documents didn't attach to your application, please email a copy to recruiter. Unfortunately we will not be able to upload resumes after the recruitment period closes.

Veteran's Preference:
OLCC provides veterans preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information, please go here:
https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx
. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those once you’ve submitted your application via a pop-up with a veterans’ preference questionnaire. Please check your workday account email regularly for notices to send documents.
Questions/Need Help?
If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance, please contact OLCC HR Recruiter, Corie Shelley by email at
[email protected]
or Carol Mueller at [email protected].
THE OREGON LIQUOR & CANNABIS COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO WORK FORCE DIVERSITY

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Initial Posting Date:
07/27/2022
Application Deadline:
08/09/2022
Agency:
Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission
Salary Range:
$4,131 - $6,327
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Licensing Specialist (Liquor License Investigator)
Job Description:
The Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is looking to fill a Liquor Licensing Specialist position in our Public Safety Licensing Division located at 9079 SE McLoughlin Blvd in Portland, OR.
We are posting this as an internal and external recruitment opportunity. Individuals who currently work for the OLCC will be given preference during the application process.
Who are we?
The OLCC is the agency responsible for regulating the sale and service of alcoholic beverages, the production and sale of recreational marijuana, the tracking of Oregon Health Authority medical marijuana, and the tracking of industrial hemp products sold in OLCC retail stores. The agency is comprised of three major operational programs; the Distilled Spirits Program, the Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration, Financial Services, and Support Services divisions. Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs. The OLCC’s Public Safety Program licenses and regulates businesses in the alcohol and marijuana industry such as manufacturers, bars, restaurants, retail outlets, grocery and convenience stores.
What will you do?
Ensure that qualified applicants receive liquor licenses by conducting a background investigation; educating, training and assisting applicants, licensees and the public in all aspects of liquor licensing – rules, statutes, policies and licensing standards, etc.. Licensing specialists use discretionary judgment to plan the scope and direction of investigations from receipt of the application or change through to completion/withdrawal/inactivation. Investigations include an analysis of the ownership, operation, management of the prospective business, the applicant's operating proposal, an analysis of the applicant's OLCC compliance history and business location (if previously licensed), an analysis of the impact of the proposed operation on the community, and a recommendation on granting, restricting, or denying the license. Applications are often controversial and sensitive in nature because of widespread critical opinion about such issues as neighborhood impact, drug and alcohol problems, and organized crime. The licensing specialist acts as liaison and mediator to local government bodies, neighborhood groups, law enforcement agencies, and applicants.
Here are some of the essential duties you will perform:

• Manage an active liquor license and permits caseload, assessing priorities and using discretion to plan scope and direction of investigations. Implements work flow processes, Standard operating procedures and procedures to ensure applicants receive communication and action timely.
• Makes independent assessments of whether applicants have a habit of abuse, criminal record or otherwise present a poor risk of compliance using the resources available, including analyzing and interpreting technical reports of other professional disciplines such as medical or alcohol treatment reports, police reports and court documents.
• Interview and communicate with applicants and interpret or explain license eligibility requirements, statutes, rules, policies or procedures. Analyze and evaluate routine and complex business structures, business operating plans, and other business documents to determine ownership or identify potential non-compliance issues.
• Identify and apply relevant statutes, rules, case law, Attorney General Opinions and Commission policy to relevant facts. Analyze facts to determine eligibility and make a recommendation to grant or deny license.
• Evaluate floor plans and blue prints of proposed outlets. Analyze their sufficiency to meet OLCC operating requirements and the applicant's operating proposal. Works with Compliance to determine appropriate minor postings.
• Write clear, complete reports that summarize investigative facts, evaluate and apply statutes, administrative rules and legal case precedent, and explain conclusion and recommendation.
• Testify on behalf of the Commission at administrative law hearings or in court trials.
• Distribute license applications and instructing applicants in how to complete the forms. Determine appropriate fees and issue licenses and authorities to operate. Request refunds from finance for overpayment of license fees, with approval from management.
• Enters application and license actions in database; records workflow process; ensures completeness and accuracy of applicant/licensee information – name, address, etc.
• Logs and tracks application and license actions; communicates with applicants and licensees on status; updates database with workflow actions; adheres to policies and process for license timelines and action.
• Answer inquiries on licensing through routine contacts – such as emails, officer of the day - workshops or participation in public meetings, provide information and training to educate members of the public, applicants, licensees, and governmental officials about OLCC statutes, rules and processes.
• Confers with and refers violation matters to compliance staff.
• Communicates with people of diverse cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Recommends new policy to better serve the public, law enforcement community, liquor industry, and government and special interest groups. Reviews and makes recommendations on proposed or revised administrative rules.
• Mentors, trains and provides oral and/or written reports on new investigators. Conduct reviews of other investigator applications/files.

What do you need to qualify?
Three years of experience conducting investigations of allegations, facts, behaviors, documents, laws, legal precedents and/or other information. This experience must include preparing written reports using individual judgment in developing conclusions or recommendations that are subject to review in court, administrative hearings or comparable formal review process; OR
An Associate’s degree in criminal justice, human or behavioral sciences, business or public administration, or other related field AND eighteen months of experience conducting investigations; OR
A Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, human or behavioral sciences, business or public administration or other related field; OR
Any relevant combination of education and experience equivalent to three years.
Examples of experience that may qualify are regulatory compliance investigation; criminal investigation; child welfare investigation or eligibility determination; governmental benefit, business or mail fraud investigation; revenue audits; insurance claims or fraud investigation.
The agency will consider all fields of education when determining qualifications and prior to invitation for interview processes.
NOTE: To be considered for hire, you must be at least 21 years of age. A criminal history check will be conducted prior to appointment.
How to Apply:

• Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon Employee) –Apply through your employee Workday account. In the Worklet, Click on the Career application link, View Internal-Find Jobs, Find the position and select Apply.
• External Applicants: Please visit the State of Oregon job opportunities web-page to submit your application for the position
• All Applicants: Attach a resume
• All Applicants: Attach college transcripts when needed to show qualifications
• Note: If you don’t attach the required documents or complete the work experience portion of in your Workday profile, your application will be automatically disqualified from further consideration.

How are candidates selected?
The selection process consists of a review of your application and an evaluation of your education, experience, training, and overall professionalism of your application materials. Candidates that follow the application directions, submit what is required and provide us with credentials that showcase their skills and how they meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to an interview. Resumes will not replace the completed job history experience in Workday. We will only review documents that are requested. Because details are really important to us, your application materials will be evaluated for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Want to Know More? Here’s some additional information:

• The salary listed is the Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) qualifying base salary range of a Licensing Specialist (AL-5732-AA). If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the 6.95% increase.
• Please note: We anticipate the following cost-of-living increase: 3.1 percent, effective August 1, 2022 (paid September 2022).
• This position will be represented by the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Union, Local 2505
• This position serves a twelve month trial service period
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
• Driving: The person in this position may drive a State of Oregon vehicle. We require drivers to hold a current, valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record in order to drive.
• Background: OLCC will conduct a personal background investigation prior to hiring. This includes a computerized criminal history check, fingerprinting and CJIS Clearance approval by the Oregon State Police. Adverse background and security check results may be grounds for disqualification.

What we offer:

• A competitive benefits package
• Paid sick and vacation leave, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year.
• Part of a small-medium state agency where you can get to know your co-workers
• A workplace that fosters fairness, equity and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Helpful Tips:

• Be sure to attach a resume
• Allow yourself plenty of time to complete and submit the application & resume. Please be sure you complete your online Workday application
• Workday will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity
• This posting closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed
• Workday performs best in Google Chrome
• Log in to your Workday account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions, and make sure to complete these tasks or actions before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
• Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
• You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume and cover letter. Drag and drop both resume and cover letter into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that one or both required documents didn't attach to your application, please email a copy to recruiter. Unfortunately we will not be able to upload resumes or cover letters after the recruitment period closes.

Veteran's Preference:
OLCC provides veterans preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information, please go here: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those once you’ve submitted your application via a pop-up with a veterans’ preference questionnaire. Please check your workday account email regularly for notices to send documents.
Questions/Need Help?
If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance, please contact OLCC HR Recruiters, Shannon Hoffeditz by email at [email protected] or Corie Shelley at [email protected].
THE OREGON LIQUOR & CANNABIS COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO WORK FORCE DIVERSITY

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Initial Posting Date:
06/17/2022
Application Deadline:
06/27/2022
Agency:
Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission
Salary Range:
$4,131 - $6,327
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Licensing Specialist (Liquor License Investigator)
Job Description:
The Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is looking to fill a Liquor Licensing Specialist position in our Public Safety Licensing Division located at 9079 SE McLoughlin Blvd in Portland, OR.
We are posting this as an internal and external recruitment opportunity. Individuals who currently work for the OLCC will be given preference during the application process.
Who are we?
The OLCC is the agency responsible for regulating the sale and service of alcoholic beverages, the production and sale of recreational marijuana, the tracking of Oregon Health Authority medical marijuana, and the tracking of industrial hemp products sold in OLCC retail stores. The agency is comprised of three major operational programs; the Distilled Spirits Program, the Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration, Financial Services, and Support Services divisions. Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs. The OLCC’s Public Safety Program licenses and regulates businesses in the alcohol and marijuana industry such as manufacturers, bars, restaurants, retail outlets, grocery and convenience stores.
What will you do?
Ensure that qualified applicants receive liquor licenses by conducting a background investigation; educating, training and assisting applicants, licensees and the public in all aspects of liquor licensing – rules, statutes, policies and licensing standards, etc.. Licensing specialists use discretionary judgment to plan the scope and direction of investigations from receipt of the application or change through to completion/withdrawal/inactivation. Investigations include an analysis of the ownership, operation, management of the prospective business, the applicant's operating proposal, an analysis of the applicant's OLCC compliance history and business location (if previously licensed), an analysis of the impact of the proposed operation on the community, and a recommendation on granting, restricting, or denying the license. Applications are often controversial and sensitive in nature because of widespread critical opinion about such issues as neighborhood impact, drug and alcohol problems, and organized crime. The licensing specialist acts as liaison and mediator to local government bodies, neighborhood groups, law enforcement agencies, and applicants.
Here are some of the essential duties you will perform:

• Manage an active liquor license and permits caseload, assessing priorities and using discretion to plan scope and direction of investigations. Implements work flow processes, Standard operating procedures and procedures to ensure applicants receive communication and action timely.
• Makes independent assessments of whether applicants have a habit of abuse, criminal record or otherwise present a poor risk of compliance using the resources available, including analyzing and interpreting technical reports of other professional disciplines such as medical or alcohol treatment reports, police reports and court documents.
• Interview and communicate with applicants and interpret or explain license eligibility requirements, statutes, rules, policies or procedures. Analyze and evaluate routine and complex business structures, business operating plans, and other business documents to determine ownership or identify potential non-compliance issues.
• Identify and apply relevant statutes, rules, case law, Attorney General Opinions and Commission policy to relevant facts. Analyze facts to determine eligibility and make a recommendation to grant or deny license.
• Evaluate floor plans and blue prints of proposed outlets. Analyze their sufficiency to meet OLCC operating requirements and the applicant's operating proposal. Works with Compliance to determine appropriate minor postings.
• Write clear, complete reports that summarize investigative facts, evaluate and apply statutes, administrative rules and legal case precedent, and explain conclusion and recommendation.
• Testify on behalf of the Commission at administrative law hearings or in court trials.
• Distribute license applications and instructing applicants in how to complete the forms. Determine appropriate fees and issue licenses and authorities to operate. Request refunds from finance for overpayment of license fees, with approval from management.
• Enters application and license actions in database; records workflow process; ensures completeness and accuracy of applicant/licensee information – name, address, etc.
• Logs and tracks application and license actions; communicates with applicants and licensees on status; updates database with workflow actions; adheres to policies and process for license timelines and action.
• Answer inquiries on licensing through routine contacts – such as emails, officer of the day - workshops or participation in public meetings, provide information and training to educate members of the public, applicants, licensees, and governmental officials about OLCC statutes, rules and processes.
• Confers with and refers violation matters to compliance staff.
• Communicates with people of diverse cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Recommends new policy to better serve the public, law enforcement community, liquor industry, and government and special interest groups. Reviews and makes recommendations on proposed or revised administrative rules.
• Mentors, trains and provides oral and/or written reports on new investigators. Conduct reviews of other investigator applications/files.

What do you need to qualify?
Three years of experience conducting investigations of allegations, facts, behaviors, documents, laws, legal precedents and/or other information. This experience must include preparing written reports using individual judgment in developing conclusions or recommendations that are subject to review in court, administrative hearings or comparable formal review process; OR
An Associate’s degree in criminal justice, human or behavioral sciences, business or public administration, or other related field AND eighteen months of experience conducting investigations; OR
A Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, human or behavioral sciences, business or public administration or other related field; OR
Any relevant combination of education and experience equivalent to three years.
Examples of experience that may qualify are regulatory compliance investigation; criminal investigation; child welfare investigation or eligibility determination; governmental benefit, business or mail fraud investigation; revenue audits; insurance claims or fraud investigation.
The agency will consider all fields of education when determining qualifications and prior to invitation for interview processes.
NOTE: To be considered for hire, you must be at least 21 years of age. A criminal history check will be conducted prior to appointment.
How to Apply:

• Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon Employee) –Apply through your employee Workday account. In the Worklet, Click on the Career application link, View Internal-Find Jobs, Find the position and select Apply.
• External Applicants: Please visit the State of Oregon job opportunities web-page to submit your application for the position
• All Applicants: Attach a cover letter
• All Applicants: Attach a resume
• All Applicants: Attach college transcripts when needed to show qualifications
• Note: If you don’t attach the required documents or complete the work experience portion of in your Workday profile, your application will be automatically disqualified from further consideration.

How are candidates selected?
The selection process consists of a review of your application and an evaluation of your education, experience, training, and overall professionalism of your application materials. Candidates that follow the application directions, submit what is required and provide us with credentials that showcase their skills and how they meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to an interview. Resumes will not replace the completed job history experience in Workday. We will only review documents that are requested. Because details are really important to us, your application materials will be evaluated for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Want to Know More? Here’s some additional information:

• The salary listed is the Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) qualifying base salary range of a Licensing Specialist (AL-5732-AA). If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the 6.95% increase.
• This position will be represented by the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Union, Local 2505
• This position serves a twelve month trial service period
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
• Driving: The person in this position may drive a State of Oregon vehicle. We require drivers to hold a current, valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record in order to drive.
• Background: OLCC will conduct a personal background investigation prior to hiring. This includes a computerized criminal history check, fingerprinting and CJIS Clearance approval by the Oregon State Police. Adverse background and security check results may be grounds for disqualification.

What we offer:

• A competitive benefits package
• Paid sick and vacation leave, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year.
• Part of a small-medium state agency where you can get to know your co-workers
• A workplace that fosters fairness, equity and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Helpful Tips:

• Be sure to attach a cover letter & resume
• Allow yourself plenty of time to complete and submit the application & resume. Please be sure you complete your online Workday application
• Workday will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity
• This posting closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed
• Workday performs best in Google Chrome
• Log in to your Workday account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions, and make sure to complete these tasks or actions before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
• Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
• You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume and cover letter. Drag and drop both resume and cover letter into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that one or both required documents didn't attach to your application, please email a copy to recruiter. Unfortunately we will not be able to upload resumes or cover letters after the recruitment period closes.

Veteran's Preference:
OLCC provides veterans preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information, please go here: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those once you’ve submitted your application via a pop-up with a veterans’ preference questionnaire. Please check your workday account email regularly for notices to send documents.
Questions/Need Help?
If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance, please contact OLCC HR Recruiter, Shannon Hoffeditz by email at [email protected] or Corie Shelley at [email protected].
THE OREGON LIQUOR & CANNABIS COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO WORK FORCE DIVERSITY

Apply for this job with Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission

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By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.

Initial Posting Date:
05/24/2022
Application Deadline:
06/05/2022
Agency:
Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission
Salary Range:
$4,131 - $6,327
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Licensing Specialist (Liquor License Investigator)
Job Description:
The Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is looking to fill two (2) Liquor Licensing Specialist positions in our Public Safety Licensing Division located at 9079 SE McLoughlin Blvd in Portland, OR.
We are posting this as an internal and external recruitment opportunity. Individuals who currently work for the OLCC will be given preference during the application process.
Who are we?
The OLCC is the agency responsible for regulating the sale and service of alcoholic beverages, the production and sale of recreational marijuana, the tracking of Oregon Health Authority medical marijuana, and the tracking of industrial hemp products sold in OLCC retail stores. The agency is comprised of three major operational programs; the Distilled Spirits Program, the Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration, Financial Services, and Support Services divisions. Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs. The OLCC’s Public Safety Program licenses and regulates businesses in the alcohol and marijuana industry such as manufacturers, bars, restaurants, retail outlets, grocery and convenience stores.
What will you do?
Ensure that qualified applicants receive liquor licenses by conducting a background investigation; educating, training and assisting applicants, licensees and the public in all aspects of liquor licensing – rules, statutes, policies and licensing standards, etc.. Licensing specialists use discretionary judgment to plan the scope and direction of investigations from receipt of the application or change through to completion/withdrawal/inactivation. Investigations include an analysis of the ownership, operation, management of the prospective business, the applicant's operating proposal, an analysis of the applicant's OLCC compliance history and business location (if previously licensed), an analysis of the impact of the proposed operation on the community, and a recommendation on granting, restricting, or denying the license. Applications are often controversial and sensitive in nature because of widespread critical opinion about such issues as neighborhood impact, drug and alcohol problems, and organized crime. The licensing specialist acts as liaison and mediator to local government bodies, neighborhood groups, law enforcement agencies, and applicants.
Here are some of the essential duties you will perform:
Manage an active liquor license and permits caseload, assessing priorities and using discretion to plan scope and direction of investigations. Implements work flow processes, Standard operating procedures and procedures to ensure applicants receive communication and action timely.
Makes independent assessments of whether applicants have a habit of abuse, criminal record or otherwise present a poor risk of compliance using the resources available, including analyzing and interpreting technical reports of other professional disciplines such as medical or alcohol treatment reports, police reports and court documents.
Interview and communicate with applicants and interpret or explain license eligibility requirements, statutes, rules, policies or procedures. Analyze and evaluate routine and complex business structures, business operating plans, and other business documents to determine ownership or identify potential non-compliance issues.
Identify and apply relevant statutes, rules, case law, Attorney General Opinions and Commission policy to relevant facts. Analyze facts to determine eligibility and make a recommendation to grant or deny license. Evaluate floor plans and blue prints of proposed outlets. Analyze their sufficiency to meet OLCC operating requirements and the applicant's operating proposal. Works with Compliance to determine appropriate minor postings.
Write clear, complete reports that summarize investigative facts, evaluate and apply statutes, administrative rules and legal case precedent, and explain conclusion and recommendation. Testify on behalf of the Commission at administrative law hearings or in court trials. Distribute license applications and instructing applicants in how to complete the forms. Determine appropriate fees and issue licenses and authorities to operate. Request refunds from finance for overpayment of license fees, with approval from management. Enters application and license actions in database; records workflow process; ensures completeness and accuracy of applicant/licensee information – name, address, etc. Logs and tracks application and license actions; communicates with applicants and licensees on status; updates database with workflow actions; adheres to policies and process for license timelines and action.
Answer inquiries on licensing through routine contacts – such as emails, officer of the day - workshops or participation in public meetings, provide information and training to educate members of the public, applicants, licensees, and governmental officials about OLCC statutes, rules and processes. Confers with and refers violation matters to compliance staff. Communicates with people of diverse cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Recommends new policy to better serve the public, law enforcement community, liquor industry, and government and special interest groups. Reviews and makes recommendations on proposed or revised administrative rules. Mentors, trains and provides oral and/or written reports on new investigators. Conduct reviews of other investigator applications/files.
What do you need to qualify?
Three years of experience conducting investigations of allegations, facts, behaviors, documents, laws, legal precedents and/or other information. This experience must include preparing written reports using individual judgment in developing conclusions or recommendations that are subject to review in court, administrative hearings or comparable formal review process; OR
An Associate’s degree in criminal justice, human or behavioral sciences, business or public administration, or other related field AND eighteen months of experience conducting investigations; OR
A Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, human or behavioral sciences, business or public administration or other related field; OR
Any relevant combination of education and experience equivalent to three years.
Examples of experience that may qualify are regulatory compliance investigation; criminal investigation; child welfare investigation or eligibility determination; governmental benefit, business or mail fraud investigation; revenue audits; insurance claims or fraud investigation.
The agency will consider all fields of education when determining qualifications and prior to invitation for interview processes.
NOTE: To be considered for hire, you must be at least 21 years of age. A criminal history check will be conducted prior to appointment.
How to Apply:

• Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon Employee) –Apply through your employee
  Workday
  account. In the Worklet, Click on the Career application link, View Internal-Find Jobs, Find the position and select Apply.
• External Applicants: Please visit the
  State of Oregon job opportunities web-page
  to submit your application for the position
• All Applicants: Attach a cover letter
• All Applicants: Attach a resume
• All Applicants: Attach college transcripts when needed to show qualifications
• Note: If you don’t attach the required documents or complete the work experience portion of in your Workday profile, your application will be automatically disqualified from further consideration.

How are candidates selected?
The selection process consists of a review of your application and an evaluation of your education, experience, training, and overall professionalism of your application materials. Candidates that follow the application directions, submit what is required and provide us with credentials that showcase their skills and how they meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to an interview. Resumes will not replace the completed job history experience in Workday. We will only review documents that are requested. Because details are really important to us, your application materials will be evaluated for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Want to Know More? Here’s some additional information:

• The salary listed is the Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) qualifying base salary range of a Licensing Specialist (AL-5732-AA). If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the 6.95% increase.
• This position will be represented by the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Union, Local 2505
• This position serves a six month trial service period
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
• Driving: The person in this person may drive a State of Oregon vehicle. We require drivers to hold a current, valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record in order to drive.
• Background: OLCC will conduct a personal background investigation prior to hiring. This includes a computerized criminal history check, fingerprinting and CJIS clearance approval by the Oregon State Police. Adverse background and security check results may be grounds for disqualification.

What we offer:

• A competitive benefits package
• Paid sick and vacation leave, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year.
• Part of a small-medium state agency where you can get to know your co-workers
• A workplace that fosters fairness, equity and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Helpful Tips:

• Be sure to attach a cover letter & resume
• Allow yourself plenty of time to complete and submit the application & resume. Please be sure you complete your online Workday application
• Workday will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity
• This posting closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed
• Workday performs best in Google Chrome
• Log in to your Workday account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions, and make sure to complete these tasks or actions before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
• Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
• You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume and cover letter. Drag and drop both resume and cover letter into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that one or both required documents didn't attach to your application, please email a copy to recruiter.Unfortunately we will not be able to upload resumes or cover letters after the recruitment period closes.

Veteran's Preference:
OLCC provides veterans preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information, please go here:
https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx
. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those once you’ve submitted your application via a pop-up with a veterans’ preference questionnaire. Please check your workday account email regularly for notices to send documents.
Questions/Need Help?
If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance, please contact OLCC HR Recruiter, Shannon Hoffeditz by email at
[email protected]
or Corie Shelley at
[email protected]
.
THE OREGON LIQUOR & CANNABIS COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO WORK FORCE DIVERSITY

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