Director Of Business License And Hospitality Tax

Description
The purpose of this job is to plan, direct and supervise all business license and hospitality tax programs and interpret and enforce the Business License Ordinance; to ensure compliance among businesses regarding the Zoning Ordinance; to handle complaints on businesses within the County; and to prepare and maintain required documentation on businesses and their licenses. and to perform related professional, administrative and supervisory work as required.

The class researches and formulates short-range goals for the organization, reviews policy and position papers.

Description
The purpose of this job is to plan, direct and supervise all business license and hospitality tax programs and interpret and enforce the Business License Ordinance; to ensure compliance among businesses regarding the Zoning Ordinance; to handle complaints on businesses within the County; and to prepare and maintain required documentation on businesses and their licenses. and to perform related professional, administrative and supervisory work as required.

The class researches and formulates short-range goals for the organization, reviews policy and position papers.

Description
The purpose of this job is to plan, direct and supervise all business license and hospitality tax programs and interpret and enforce the Business License Ordinance; to ensure compliance among businesses regarding the Zoning Ordinance; to handle complaints on businesses within the County; and to prepare and maintain required documentation on businesses and their licenses. and to perform related professional, administrative and supervisory work as required.

The class researches and formulates short-range goals for the organization, reviews policy and position papers. This position works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level. Duties

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, organizes and directs all business license programs and enforcement including hospitality tax. Interprets and enforces ordinances governing the issuance of business licenses, and contractor licenses; assist the public with general information and completing required licensing forms.
• Process business license applications, determining which inspections are necessary for approval of licensing; communicates with the Fire, Zoning and other applicable departmental personnel when required for approval of business licenses.
• Maintain information sheets and other documentation for distribution to the public concerning business licenses.
• Conducts field audits and license inspections of businesses operating within the County; audits businesses’ financial records to determine validity of gross receipts reported.
• Receives and investigates complaints regarding businesses operating without Business Licenses. Collects, receives and processes payments for license fees; updates payments in the permitting system.
• Ensures the department’s compliance with applicable state and local laws and regulations.
• Supervises assigned staff. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending and approving employee discipline; and recommending discharge as appropriate.
• Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; and offers advice and assistance as needed.
• Provides for adequate staff training and development opportunities.
• Develops and administers the department budget; ensures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time.
• Maintains time records for time sheets; reports timekeeping information for payroll purposes.
• Assists in the development and implementation of an annual department work plan based on County goals and values, growth and development issues, and state and federal laws.
• Provides professional expertise and assistance with the more complicated or controversial work assignments and issues.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of vehicles and equipment…