License Specialist II - City Clerk

License Specialist II - City Clerk

Salary

$23.74 - $28.50 Hourly

Location

City Clerk - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18388

Division

City Clerk

Department

City Clerk

Opening Date

09/01/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 3:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

License Specialist II - City Clerk

In this position, you will play a vital role in streamlining the city's business licensing process, handling everything from application processing to financial transactions. Your responsibilities will include preparing crucial reports, managing comprehensive license files, and facilitating general business licensing activities. Youll engage with various stakeholders, run background checks, and ensure compliance with City Code, all while serving as a key liaison for the City Clerk's Office.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

As a License Specialist II, you will:

• Process general business license paperwork and payments
• Prepare various licensing reports, memoranda, and correspondence for the City Clerks Office
• Maintain electronic and paper business license files with associated compliance tracking and follow-up
• Assist with general business licensing activities for the City Clerks Office, including the collection of required insurance forms, bonds, and other required documents
• Run applicant background investigation check and prepare files for background review
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders including the public on general business licensing
• Serve as a liaison with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies, representing the City Clerk
• Correspond regularly with general business licensees to ensure compliance with the City Code
• Other duties or special projects as assigned to ensure the smooth running of the department, including periodic municipal election-related assignments

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Knowledge of business letter writing, basic report preparation, and cash-handling procedures
• Knowledge of proper English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply pertinent city, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to flexibly process shifting priorities in a fast-paced, detailed, and customer-oriented setting

Minimum Qualifications

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of full-time, professional experience in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Experience working in a compliance and/or regulatory environment
• General business licensing experience

Additional Information

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Apply to Join Our Team

• Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).

• Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.

• Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page

• Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position's closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

The Citys job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.

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Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!

Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.

The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

03

Do you have general business licensing experience?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience working in a compliance and/or regulatory environment?

• Yes
• No

05

Please explain your experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook) in written detail, including how you gained the experience. Please provide specific examples of your experience.

Required Question

Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov