License Investigator (City of Prichard)

General Information

This is field and office work investigating businesses for compliance with business licensing requirements.

Jurisdiction

City of Prichard

Starting Hourly Pay

$12.80

Yearly Salary

$26,616

Requirements

• Completion of two years of college course work in finance, accounting, or closely related courses, and a minimum of one year experience which indicates ability to deal firmly and tactfully with business owners or managers, preferably one year experience in financial investigations or collection activities; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
• Must be willing to furnish own automobile and possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Special Requirements

• Must be willing to furnish own automobile and possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Description

For details, please see Class Specifications | LICENSE INVESTIGATOR | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)

Important Information

• All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page.
• Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind.
• This job posting will close once 275 applications have been received.
• Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work.
• The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board.
• Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.
• A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.
• Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director
• The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers

Benefits

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retailment plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

Legal and Equal Opportunity Information

• Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
• Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary?
• Are you willing to accept the starting pay for License Investigator at the City of Prichard, which is $12.80 (hourly) based on experience?
• What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
• Do you possess a valid driver's license?
• Are you willing to furnish your own automobile for this position?
• How much experience do you have working with business owners or managers firmly and tactfully?
• How much experience do you have in financial investigations or collection activities?
• Describe your experience investigating businesses for compliance with business licensing requirements.
• Are you the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran, or the widow or widower of a deceased veteran?
• Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service.
• Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?