Licensing Technician | Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection

Position: Licensing Technician I | Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
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.

Final date to receive applications

This job posting will accept applications until 11:59PM on Sunday, August 2.

What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. The hiring range for this position is between $22.53/hour - $27.00/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

More information about the perks and benefits we provide to full-time employees to allow them to find balance, thrive, and build a mile high career can be found on our website.

Location & Schedule This position typically works Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm. Licensing Technicians are responsible for performing work at the customer-facing counters at the Denver Licensing and Consumer Protection offices at the Webb Municipal Building in Denver.

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 DoThe Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) is seeking a Licensing Technician I. Licensing Technicians serve as frontline customer service representatives for the department. This role supports a diverse range of customers and helps ensure licensing processes are handled accurately, efficiently, and with a high level of professionalism.

As a Licensing Technician I, you will:

Accept and initiate the processing of routine and some complex applications for business licenses and renewals, including guiding applicants through the application process and reviews for completion and accuracy of all legal, business, and transactional documentation that need to accompany applications.

Interpret and explain licensing rules, regulations, state/federal statues, time requirements, and procedures, and respond to applicants and attorneys’ questions or concerns. Work closely with various stakeholders to review the completeness/deficiencies in applications, passed/failed inspections and other licensee issues that may arise.

Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, lease, purchase agreement, operating agreement, certificate/license qualifications, right of way bonds, insurance, articles of organizations, zone use permit etc. and records data on agency’s database and prescribed forms.

Determine the appropriate application fees and license fees for licenses then enter information into the agency’s database.

Perform routine data entry and other office support activities, including creating, sorting, scanning, photocopying, distributing, and filing documents.

Support customer outreach efforts and represent the department at educational community events, as required.

What You’ll Bring The ideal Licensing Technician I is a reliable, detail‑oriented professional who…