LICENSE INSPECTOR I

Job Description:

LICENSE INSPECTOR I

Description

DESCRIPTION

PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT
This is a provisional appointment opportunity. Provisional appointments are temporary and valid until a
priority or eligible list becomes available for the classification. Provisional appointments are valid for 150
days unless extended and approved by Human Resources Department. If you want to be considered for
this position permanently, you must go through the Human Resources examination process. If you
are not selected to fill the position on a permanent basis, your provisional appointment will be
terminated. For City Employees: if you hold permanent status in another classification, you will be
reinstated back to the position you held before the provisional appointment.

The Department of Financial Management oversees the City’s financial and fleet services operations and serves as a financial adviser to the City Manager and City Council. The Department is organized into the following bureaus: Administration, Accounting, Budget Management, Business Services, Commercial Services, Fleet Services and City Treasury. The Department’s mission is to help the City Manager, Mayor and City Council keep the City financially strong, and to provide high quality fleet operations.

The Business Services Bureau in the Department of Financial Management has one opening for a License Inspector I (Provisional). The Business Services Bureau provides purchasing tools, guidance and assistance to departments in addition to conducting competitive procurements that meet high value or Citywide departmental purchasing needs. The Bureau supports Citywide labor regulation compliance for City construction contracts. The Bureau also administers business licenses. Join the Business License Division and be an integral part of the team that assists and supports the local business community. Field work is an essential component of this position and supports critical revenue streams, ensuring businesses operate in a safe manner for the community by enforcing compliance and supporting equity.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Advises applicants for business licenses of pertinent code provisions;
• Reviews field applications and verifies license fee computations;
• Collects license fees from itinerant vendors and solicitors;
• Issues notices of license violation;
• Collects delinquent license fees;
• Assists with the collection of evidence for prosecution of Business License Code violators and appears in court to testify;
• Prepares reports;
• Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Associate’s degree or higher in business administration, public administration, criminal justice, or a related field (proof required)* OR
• Two years recent full-time work experience performing one or more of the following functions: license inspection, license investigation, delinquent account collections, code compliance or enforcement, related field inspection experience, or data gathering functions performed in support of these activities.

AND

• Ability to exercise tact, judgement and patience in dealing with the public and staff.
• Proficiency with personal computers including word processing applications and the ability to learn and utilize new technology.
• Willingness to occasionally work evenings and/or weekends.

Opportunities for Substitution of Education or Experience

College coursework in a business administration, public administration, criminal justice program, or related field may be substituted for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis (proof required)* .

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on January 16, 2026. To be considered, applicants must submit an online application, including a cover letter and resume in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please contact the Administration Bureau at (562) 570-6314.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 1/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$25.76 - $34.86 Hourly