Listing Summary

GENERAL NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision, oversees the operations of the City of Kennesaw Business License code and ordinances; enforces City Business License code.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

· Enforcing business license code compliance for businesses operating in City limits within the bounds of federal, state, and local laws.

· Ensure compliance through appropriate action of written notices and citations for delinquent, non-compliant businesses.

· Prepare documents, notices and citations for court proceedings when appropriate.

· Perform investigative work in the office and on-site to identify delinquent businesses and outstanding revenue.

· Posting and removal of required signage for all public hearings.

· Responsible for Collection, Enforcement, and Regulation of Business Licenses & Related Revenue

· Collect delinquent renewal business license, hospitality taxes, and payment pending tax revenue.

· Investigate businesses requesting void status for renewals.

· Maintain collection report spreadsheets and non compliant business notes.

· Conduct research by field review, subcontractor lists, publications, computer reports, and customer inquiries of businesses operating in the City without a business license.

· Must be able to communicate on the level of the listener. Assist businesses with data to determine if the grosses they are reporting are attributed to sales within the City.

· Provide Administration Assistance and Customer Service

· Assist customers with questions regarding rules, regulations, and laws effecting business licensing.

· Must be knowledgeable of local, state, and federal laws that govern business licensing.

· Maintain, track, and purge records in accordance with retention policy.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

· Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, policies, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias.

· Ability to deal with a system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, and measurement.

· Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, summaries, meeting minutes, and emails using proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.

· Skill in making decisions regarding interpretation of existing policies. The ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. Skill in persuasion to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

· Knowledge of external contacts, to include business owners, representatives, contractors, and corporate officers; internal contacts include Fire, Police, Special Events, OMB, etc. Knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

· Ability to work accurately on multiple projects

 

 

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Accounting, or related field is preferred.

· Three (3) years of experience in collections, accounting, or related field is required.

ADA Requirements

Individuals applying for the posted position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements: The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light or heavy objects (5-10 pounds), climbs ladders, uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must be able to distinguish between shades of color.

Environmental Factors: The work is performed indoors, in a vehicle and outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, infectious or contagious diseases, and inclement weather.

 

 

Benefits

The City of Kennesaw provides the following group benefits to eligible employees: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options (includes employer contribution to HSA plans); life and AD&D insurance for employee and dependent(s); employer paid short and long-term disability insurance for employee; accrued vacation and sick leave (with option to sell back); tuition reimbursement program (employer pays 70%); 12 paid holidays; 2 paid personal days; longevity pay bonuses (after every 5 years); 1% employer contribution on first 2% of employee contribution toward a 457 deferred compensation plan; 4% employee contribution toward a defined benefit pension plan (vested after 10 years); wellness benefits such as flu shots and biometric screenings (includes discounted gym memberships through Cigna’s Active and Fit Program).