Licensing Specialist (Non-Permanent)

WSLCB Vision

Safe communities for Washington State.

Mission

Mission Promote public safety, public health, and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, tobacco, cannabis and vapor laws.

Position Overview

Licensing Specialist, Olympia, WA

Non-permanent position through June 2026

Telework eligible, in-office 1-2 days per week

Responsibilities

• Independently manage an assigned caseload of investigations on liquor license applicants.
• Conduct in-depth interviews to determine eligibility and assess document requirements.
• Complete notification to local authority and posting documents to the applicant.
• Analyze financial statements, loan documents, bank statements, leases, and other legal documents to confirm True Parties of Interest.
• Evaluate information received from applicants, Enforcement Division, and external sources to determine impact on investigation.
• Research violation history of applicants to assess public safety risk.
• Approve routine new, "in lieu of," added class, change of location and assumption applications.
• Determine if there are disqualifying factors or public safety concerns that may result in referral of the file to a Licensing Specialist Senior for processing.
• Research, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures to determine applicant eligibility.
• Receive and resolve problems and complaints from applicants and / or their representatives regarding applications.
• Determine if applicant is eligible for licensure and investigation is routine; prepare summary report; inform and assist applicants with questions or problems about the licensing process.
• Actively participate and attend team, investigator, division, special project and volunteer committee (statewide and interagency).

Qualifications

Experience for required qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment and educational experience.

Benefits

Application Process

EEO Statement

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers with diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation and gender expression or identity, disability, or use of a trained dog guide or service animal.

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