Licensing Specialist - Auto Industry Division

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. Our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect drive us

The Department’s vision is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, enjoy this brief video!

As part of the State of Colorado, DOR offers a competitive benefits package to permanent employees:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

The Auto Industry Division is responsible for regulating the Motor Vehicle and Powersports Industry with balanced emphasis on Education, Compliance, and Enforcement of applicable laws and regulations. The Division regulates with fundamental fairness by ensuring that three key components are the primary focus:

• The educate and protect consumers;
• To treat applicants and licensees fairly, professionally, courteously, and efficiently.
• To foster an honest and healthy industry within the State of Colorado and to ensure consumer confidence for the manufacture, distribution and sale of all vehicles within the Division's jurisdiction.

The unit is charged with ensuring that all licensees comply with Title 44, Article 20, parts 1 & 4 of the Colorado Revised Statutes and the related promulgated rules of the Colorado Motor Vehicle Dealer Board in addition to various federal laws and regulations.

This is accomplished by the formulation of effective and efficient licensing procedures, quality background investigations of licensees and/or licensee applicants, and complete and thorough enforcement investigations. This unit can issue licenses, refer licensing decisions to the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board, close investigations or refer investigative results to the Board for administrative decisions and/or the local District Attorney for criminal filings.

This position is located in Golden – Auto Industry Division. This position is critical to supporting and accomplishing the overall mission and vision of the Division. Functions include accepting, reviewing and processing Automobile and Powersports license applications for Manufacturers, Distributors, Manufacturers Reps, Business Disposers, Dealers, Wholesalers, Auctions, Salespeople, and Buyers Agents; accepting, reviewing and processing permit applications for Off-Premise Events and Plate Authorizations, accepting and processing application/licensing fees and funds;

ensuring accurate data entry; assisting in the preparation of the daily deposits; fingerprinting applicants and reviewing criminal records; mail duties: and tracking and ordering office supplies; customer service.

• Follows up on application deficiencies via written requests to applicants and makes licensing decisions in accordance with rules, regulations and procedures.
• Provides recommendations of suitability for license applicants.
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