License Officer - EXAM

License Officer - EXAM

Salary

$32.38 - $40.01 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-1891-C1

Department

43 Department of Building and Zoning Services

Division

Building and Zoning Services

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Definition

Under general supervision, is responsible for the enforcement of business licensing codes and ordinances, conducting related investigations, and/or issuing licenses and permits in the Department of Building and Zoning Services; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

• Enforces compliance of all license laws and all rules and regulations;
• Inspects premises and vehicles for required new and annual licenses;
• Reviews and processes license and permit applications as regulated by licensing codes and ordinances; initiates and/or conducts related application investigations;
• Issues, suspends, or revokes licenses and permits;
• Investigates complaints involving permit and license holders and attempts to determine persons operating without valid licenses and/or permits;
• Issues citations and summons;
• Prepares investigative reports, files affidavits, and appears as a prosecuting witness;
• Prepares monthly and annual revenue totals and recommends revisions to codes;
• Maintains records; responds to public records requests;
• Contacts City agencies such as Health, Building Regulations, and the Fire Division for inspections necessary for license approvals;
• Acts as liaison to the public in assigned license/permit area matters;
• Approves or submits to supervisor for review permits and licenses received;
• Collects license and permit fees;
• Initiates background or driving record checks in determining whether a license or permit should be issued or renewed; investigates calls for service history regarding application addresses
• May assist the License supervisor and manager in administrative and personnel matters;
• May prepare cases and appear before the Vehicle for Hire Board, Hearing Appeals Board, other boards, and the courts in order to offer testimony and present information on violations.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of the twelfth school grade and two (2) years of experience involving customer service or public contact, code or law enforcement, or licensing related activities. Substitution(s): College education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of a high school diploma.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Test/Job Contact Information

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list for this classification. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.

The examination process will consist of a Customer Service Situational Judgment exam weighted 15%; and a computerized exam weighted 85% covering Public Relations, Reading Comprehension, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

The exam is expected to be administered in early December 2026. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidates name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the Citys Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the Citys human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

01

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you completed the twelfth school grade, possess a high school diploma, or possess a GED?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of work experience do you have involving customer service, public contact, code enforcement, law enforcement, or licensing related activities?

• I have at least two (2) years of experience
• I have at least one (1) year of experience
• I have less than one (1) year of this type of experience

04

Did you include all of your relevant work experience and job duties that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications for the job? If no, return to the "Work" section of this application and add relevant work experience and job duties. Note: A resume attachment does not substitute for including the relevant information in the "Work" section of this application.

• o Yes, I listed every job and job duty in the "Work" section of this application that demonstrates that I meet the minimum experience qualifications for the job.
• o No, I do not meet all of the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

05

Select the statement below that best describes your college education. You MUST attach official documentation to the application to receive credit for education.

• I have at least two (2) years of college education (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours)
• I have at least one (1) year of college education (30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours)
• I have less than one (1) year of college education

06

Did you attach official documentation of your education to this application? "Official documentation" is defined as a copy of an official transcript or copy of a diploma that shows your major. You MUST attach official documentation to the application to receive credit for education.

• Yes
• No, I meet the minimum qualifications through my experience

Required Question

Employer City of Columbus

Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone (614) 645-8301

Website https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Jobs