Licensing Specialist

About the Role

You thrive in self-directed work and take pride in handling critical responsibilities with attention to detail. You are motivated by deadlines, approach tasks with energy, and enjoy navigating the rules and language of state government regulations.

Established in 1989, Kings III is a growing, dynamic company. We’re a five-time winner of DFW Top Workplaces and nationally as a USA Today Top Workplace in 2020-2024. We’re on a mission for change—for our communities, our customers, and our company. If you see yourself as a builder and change agent, this is the right place for you. More than 12% of our employees have been with the company for 10+ years, and an impressive 25% have been with us 5+ years.

We seek out creative employees who love opportunities for continuous learning and growth. We value innovation in not just our products, but the way we work, sell, and grow every day. We celebrate change and are always looking for ways to do things better!

Responsibilities

• Oversee the acquisition, renewal, and maintenance of all company and individual licenses required for Field Service operations, including State business and contractor licenses and Elevator mechanic licenses and certification.
• Track expiration dates and ensure timely submission of renewals, applications, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all licensing requirements across multiple states and jurisdictions.
• Research and interpret state and local regulations to ensure ongoing compliance with changing laws.
• Collaborate with Field Service leadership and Operations to ensure employees maintain required individual licenses and certifications.
• Coordinate exam scheduling, continuing education requirements, and testing documentation for licensed personnel.
• Prepare and submit applications, renewals, and supporting documents to regulatory agencies.
• Serve as the point of contact with state boards, licensing agencies, and contractors’ boards regarding licensing inquiries, audits, and compliance matters.
• Maintain a comprehensive licensing calendar, workflows, and process documentation.
• Provide reporting to management on license status, compliance risks, and upcoming deadlines.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate licensing documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, licensing administration, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of contractor or elevator mechanic licensing processes preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines across various jurisdictions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply state and local regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience with tracking databases.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with field personnel, leadership, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to work independently and manage sensitive information with confidentiality.

About Us

Our mission is simple—we provide critical communications services to help people in distress. Our core values are:

• Honesty & Integrity
• Service to the customer above all else
• Do what is right
• Good enough is not good enough: pursue excellence
• Encourage individual initiative and growth

By living and breathing our mission and core values every day, Kings III is creating opportunities for individuals and reducing risk, liabilities, and costs for businesses. Our primary client base includes commercial and multi-family real estate owners and property managers. We design, build, sell, install, service, and monitor emergency phones, most commonly in elevators and at pool sides. Our Emergency Dispatch Center (EDC) provides 24/7/365 service to dispatch local emergency services to people in distress.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with 1 HSA and 2 PPO plan options
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care FSA
• Dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
• 401k with company contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid telemedicine 24/7 access
• Wellness Program
• Employee discount program
• 8 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday
• 15 days of PTO accrued in year one
• Generous referral bonus program
• Work-life balance
• Team building, attendance at our annual kickoff each January, and other fun events
• Relaxed professional dress code

Pay

$26.00-$28.00 per hour